Contract Law

A good contract is one nobody has to reread in the middle of a fight. We work across the whole lifecycle of the instrument, from structuring to termination, paying particular attention to the clauses that only earn their keep when something goes wrong: liability, security, penalties and termination.

Drafting and design

• Bespoke complex contracts for high-value transactions and strategic partnerships;
• Standard templates for routine operations, giving sales and procurement teams speed;
• Adaptation of international contracts to Brazilian law.

Negotiation and risk management

Participation at the negotiating table with suppliers, clients, partners and investors; construction of the contractual risk matrix, allocation of liability, indemnity caps, penalties and guarantees; support during performance to prevent default.

Contract types

• Commercial: sale and purchase, services, continuous supply, commercial leases and sale-and-leaseback;
• Distribution and partnerships: agency, distribution, commercial representation, franchising and NDAs;
• Technology: software licensing (SaaS), development agreements, cloud computing and SLAs;
• Finance and security: loans, fiduciary transfer, pledge, bank guarantees and personal and in rem security.

Renegotiation and disputes

Renegotiation in the face of economic change, extrajudicial notices, assessment of breach, termination and representation in contractual litigation and arbitration.