Souto Correa Advogados‘ wealth and succession planning practice is called upon by high-net-worth individuals and families for assistance with asset allocation, tax analysis, as well as company and family protection strategies. Jorge Cesa co-heads the practice which benefits from his substantial experience in the implementation of corporate governance structures, and in the drafting and negotiation of shareholder agreements and succession documents. Cesa heads up the team alongside Frederico Hilzendeger, 'an exceptional listener with vast experience in estate and succession planning'.

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Testimonials

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  • 'The great thing about them is the human quality of their service. Highly technical people specialising in different areas, extremely competent and up-to-date, and with the ability to pass on knowledge in a simple way to the client. The lawyers are able to refer people in other countries and work very well in liaison with lawyers or accountants in other countries, whether they are referred by them or not.'
  • 'Frederico Hilzendeger is an exceptional listener with vast experience in estate and succession planning and always creates a constructive atmosphere helping clients to understand the best solutions for their needs.'
  • 'They have a strong focus on wealth management and succession planning. They spend a lot of time with clients getting to know them, their concerns, aspirations, assets and succession goals.'
  • 'Frederico Hilzendeger is always very helpful, available, very trustworthy and knowledgeable. Certainly one of the leading professionals in the field. Clear, objective and very capable.'
  • 'One of his main positive characteristics is his ability to solve complex problems with assertive solutions. In addition, the availability of time and attention provided in a resolute and helpful manner also elevate the company to a high level. Another important point of differentiation is the clarity of the possible scenarios for each decision and/or path taken.'
  • 'Frederico Hilzendeger is a professional with excellent technical training, approachable and attentive. Provides precise solutions to clients and seeks alternative and innovative ways of resolving claims without jeopardising the legal certainty of what has been proposed.'
  • 'Team of technical excellence, very approachable, works to find solutions to claims in a way that provides security and, if necessary, an alternative and innovative path, so that the client has the desired result.'

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Jorge Cesa, Frederico Hilzendeger

Other key lawyers

Daniel Alt da Silva