Mannrich e Vasconcelos Advogados

Mannrich e Vasconcelos Advogados is a Brazilian law firm highly recognised for its practice in tax, labour and employment law, media and internet and dispute resolution areas. The firm’s attorneys have deep knowledge and wide experience in several sectors, especially in civil construction, infrastructure, steel, chemical and food industries, energy, mining, agribusiness, healthcare, international trade, broadcasters, communicators, TMT and logistics. As a result of the experience acquired by its partners at well-known Brazilian and international law firms and law schools, the firm also represents and advises clients in the structuring and implementation of foreign investments and deals in Brazil. The firm has offices in the states of São Paulo, Brasília and Minas Gerais, covering the entire Brazilian territory.

Practice areas
Labour and employment: Structuring of profit-sharing and variable compensation programs; due diligences and setting strategies to prevent and reduce labour liabilities; negotiations with unions and class agencies, intermediation in collective bargaining and during investigation procedures; assistance in labour health and safety issues; representation of clients in judicial and administrative proceedings, and in labour-related mediations.

Tax: Representation of clients in judicial and administrative proceedings, including; participation in leading cases before the higher courts; structuring and review of compensation plans and incentives (profits sharing plans, stock option plans, retainer fee); tax planning and consulting; review of tax procedures and ancillary obligations; application for special tax regimes and tax benefits; legal assistance in obtaining certificates of good standing in an efficient and timely manner.

Dispute resolution: Representation of clients in judicial and administrative proceedings, settlement negotiations, and alternative dispute resolution methods; review of business practices and client’s potential or incurred liabilities aiming at reducing contingencies; credit renegotiation and recovery; due diligence to identify possible challenges and liabilities; assistance in motions for validation of foreign decisions and arbitral awards.

Media and internet: Guarantees clients their right of free speech, the right to obtain and spread information; Mastering the rules and dynamics of the CONAR – National Council of Self-Regulated Advertising; representation of communication groups, entities that represent trade, advertisers, agencies, the representatives of the internet ecosystem and media in the defence of freedom of expression in civil society, government and, above all, before the Judicial Branch. Assists in issues that involves all communication media, including the internet, out-of-home media, video games and applications; address the numerous aspects of the business, especially those issues connected with the right to inform.