While rules to protect women and prevent unfair discrimination have existed for many years, Brazil is still far from reaching gender equality in the workplace. Research by governmental institutions has shown that, over the past decade, women have been paid at least 20% less than men for the same work, on average. Historically, women have […]
On October 2, Brazilians will go to the polls to choose between the two leading candidates. Should neither receive more than 50% of the popular vote, a runoff will take place on October 30. Tackling the huge number of informal workers and reducing the costs to employers of hiring staff will be key challenges for […]
Foreword by Andrew Chilvers For ambitious companies eager to expand into overseas markets, often theconventional route of organic business development is simply not fast enough. The other option to invest in or buy a business outright is far quicker but often fraught with unforeseen dangers. And even the biggest, most experienced players can get it […]
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Legal Impacts on Business Agreements
What would be the effect of the coronavirus pandemic on business agreements governed by Brazilian law? The Brazilian Civil Code contains some provisions that could be in theory invoked in the current context. But for such purpose we must ask: Would the pandemic be an “act of God” or “force majeure” event? Would it be […]
IR Global Member Meeting – Noreen Weiss visits Adriano Chaves
IR Global’s exclusive Commercial Law member in US-New York, Noreen Weiss of MacDonald Weiss PLLC recently visited Adriano Chaves of CGM Advogados (IR Global’s exclusive Mergers & Acquisitions member in Brazil). Noreen visited Adriano in Sao Paolo, Brazil during an IBA Event. Both were extremely happy to have met, and are looking to arrange similar […]
QUESTION ONE – In your experience, what are the key considerations that international clients should have the front of mind when assessing a target company for acquisition in your jurisdiction? It is important to understand the local market practices and see if the planned business model will work in Brazil. It is usually necessary to adapt the business […]
On the 15th August we received at our CGM offices Mr. Enmanuel Alcántara from González Tapia Abogados, fellow IR Global members from Dominican Republic. This picture was taken during thie visit and is of Martim Machado, Enmanuel Alcántara, Adriano Chaves, Patricia Barboza and Maury Lobo. It was a pleasure meeting Enmanuel and we look forward to building our […]
Technology New Regulation to Foster Innovation and Technology in Brazil While in the US the private sector represents the largest share of investments in R&D, Brazil still has most of its research funded by the government. Despite the advances in scientific research, Brazil lacks synergy among private and public sectors in this area. Read […]
CGM Advogados joins IR as the exclusive Corporate Law Member in Brazil
IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Adriano Raposo do Amaral Pinto Chaves of CGM Advogados. Adriano has joined IR as our exclusive Corporate Law Member in Brazil. CGM was founded in September 2014 by an experienced group of partners who had already worked together for more than two decades, and […]
