KLA Advogados focuses its private client practice on three main areas: wealth management, family law, and succession. The team is frequently involved in drafting prenuptial agreements, cohabitation contracts, divorce proceedings, wills, citizenship planning, and estate administration matters. The practice is led by a trio comprising Fernando Koury Lopes, Vera Helena Cardoso De Almeida, and Carolina Ducci. Founding partner Koury Lopes frequently advises international banks, asset managers, and global service providers on their dealings with Brazilian private clients. Cardoso de Almeida brings strong expertise in structuring complex cross-border investment and estate planning arrangements. Meanwhile, Ducci focuses on a broad range of family law issues, including nuptial agreements, civil unions, divorce, and child custody matters.
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‘KLA is a medium-sized, full-service firm that delivers high-quality work at an attractive price. The professionals are highly qualified and experienced.’
‘I really admire the work of Vera Helena Cardoso. She is very approachable, experienced and always able to bring innovative and efficient alternatives.’
‘Professionalism, highly skilled, team approach-oriented attorneys.’
‘All of the attorneys I worked with at the firm have always shown a high degree of knowledge and skills for the tasks requested.’
‘KLA is an excellent firm, which stands out for its speed and professionalism. All employees were very helpful and responsive to the demands presented.’
‘Carolina Ducci is an excellent lawyer who made my experience very satisfactory. Excellent professional.’
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Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Fernando Koury Lopes; Vera Helena Cardoso; Carolina Ducci