Figueiredo Sens Advogados – Business Law & Innovation-Driven Legal Services in Brazil

Figueiredo Sens Advogados is a forward-thinking Brazilian law firm delivering high-impact legal solutions for entrepreneurs, corporations, and families across Brazil and abroad. With offices in Curitiba (PR) and São Paulo’s Faria Lima district, our team combines legal excellence with innovation to support clients in navigating complex business challenges and regulatory environments.

Founded on the principle of “Deliver First, Deliver Better,” we are recognized for our strategic, agile, and technology-driven approach to legal practice. Our multidisciplinary team brings deep experience across key areas including corporate law and M&A, tax planning, technology and intellectual property, litigation and arbitration, infrastructure law, contracts, and wealth and succession management.

Over the years, we’ve handled:

  • 3,000+ legal cases
  • 100+ high-value business deals
  • Over BRL 500 million in M&A transactions
  • More than BRL 1.1 billion in tax planning strategies
  • Clients across 15 countries

Our firm has been highlighted by The Legal 500 Latin America (2025) as a "Firm to Watch" in Curitiba, and is certified as a Law Firm 4.0 by AB2L. We are proud members of innovation and legal networks such as World Commerce & Contracting, PUCPR Hotmilk, and Vale do Pinhão, and maintain strong ties with academic and business communities.

Whether advising startups, guiding cross-border investments, or representing clients in complex litigation, Figueiredo Sens Advogados delivers solutions that are innovative, reliable, and aligned with the realities of the modern world.

About Figueiredo Sens Advogados

Founded in 2021

2 Offices

13 people in their team


Practice areas
Business
Lawsuits & Disputes
Intellectual Property
Family
Elder Law
Bankruptcy & Debt
Employment & Labor

Languages spoken
Portuguese
English
Spanish
Italian

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Practice areas

Business

At Figueiredo Sens Advogados, business law is at the core of our multidisciplinary legal practice. With deep experience in both national and international corporate matters, our team supports companies at every stage of their growth—from formation and structuring to expansion, governance, and cross-border operations.

We offer strategic, agile, and customized legal solutions for entrepreneurs, startups, family-owned businesses, and large corporations doing business in Brazil or entering the Brazilian market. Our team is especially skilled in navigating complex corporate reorganizations, foreign investment structuring, and mergers and acquisitions (M&A), always with a forward-looking and risk-aware approach.

Our business law services include:

  • Corporate structuring and reorganization
  • Mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures
  • Corporate governance and shareholder agreements
  • Debt restructuring and financial transactions
  • Legal support for foreign investors in Brazil
  • Compliance with Brazilian corporate regulations
  • Advisory on import/export and foreign trade transactions

With a strong business mindset and legal innovation at our core, we enable our clients to focus on what they do best—growing their business—while we handle the legal complexities with clarity and precision.

Accounting & Auditing
Administrative
Admiralty & Maritime
Agriculture
Antitrust
Aviation
Banking & Finance
Business Registration
Communications & Media Law
Contract
Due Diligence
Employer
Environment
Franchising
Gaming
Government Contract
Health Care
Investment
International
Legal Document
Licensing
Merger & Acquisition
New Business Formation
Office Solutions
Oil, Gas & Energy
Securities
Tax
Transportation
Venture Capital
Board of Investment (BOI)
Nonprofit & Charitable Organizations
International Trade Law
Government Relations & Lobbying
Financial Services Regulation
Tax Increment Financing

Lawsuits & Disputes

We provide strategic, result-driven representation in both traditional litigation and alternative dispute resolution (ADR), including arbitration and mediation. Our Litigation & ADR team is known for its proactive and analytical approach, designed to assert our clients' rights efficiently while minimizing risk and preserving long-term value.

We handle high-stakes and complex disputes across multiple industries and legal areas, with a special focus on representing corporate clients in commercial, regulatory, and contractual conflicts. Whether through court proceedings or out-of-court settlements, we align our legal strategies with each client’s business goals—delivering solutions that are fast, cost-effective, and sustainable.

Our litigation and ADR services include:

  • Strategic litigation at all levels of the Brazilian court system
  • Domestic and international arbitration
  • Commercial and civil dispute resolution
  • Pre-litigation risk assessment and negotiation
  • Preventive legal strategies and conflict avoidance
  • Representation in regulatory and administrative disputes
  • Mediation and negotiated settlement agreements

By combining deep legal expertise with a dynamic dispute-resolution mindset, Figueiredo Sens helps clients navigate conflicts with confidence—turning legal challenges into opportunities for resolution and growth.

ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Appeal
Class Action
Litigation
Ethics and Professional Responsibility

Intellectual Property

Our Technology, Innovation, and Intellectual Property practice is designed to empower forward-thinking companies—especially startups, scaleups, and tech-driven ventures—with legal structures that support rapid growth, investment, and long-term protection of intangible assets.

We advise innovative businesses from ideation to expansion, offering legal support that aligns with fast-paced, high-impact business models. Whether you're launching a disruptive platform, attracting venture capital, or protecting your digital products, our team delivers agile and tailored legal solutions grounded in a deep understanding of Brazil’s tech ecosystem.

Our IP and innovation services include:

  • Structuring of startups and innovation-driven business models
  • Technology and software licensing agreements
  • Terms of use, privacy policies, and platform compliance
  • Intellectual property registration and protection strategies
  • Support during investment rounds and negotiations
  • Legal advisory for founders on governance and strategic decisions
  • Risk management and data protection compliance (LGPD)

With a future-oriented mindset, we help our clients bridge legal and technological challenges—ensuring their ideas, data, and innovations are protected, scalable, and investor-ready.

Copyright
Patent
Trademark

Family

We offer experienced and discreet legal support in Family Law, providing personalized solutions for individuals and families navigating significant life transitions. Our team handles complex and sensitive family matters with professionalism, empathy, and strategic planning—always prioritizing the well-being and long-term interests of our clients.

We assist with both judicial and extrajudicial proceedings, and we’re well-versed in addressing the evolving legal needs of modern families, including civil unions, co-parenting arrangements, and prenuptial agreements. Whether you’re planning for the future or facing a dispute, we deliver clear guidance backed by technical excellence.

Our family law services include:

  • Prenuptial agreements and civil union contracts
  • Divorce proceedings (judicial and extrajudicial)
  • Asset division and marital property regime changes
  • Succession planning and wills
  • Donations and inheritance agreements
  • Mediation and negotiation of family disputes
  • Legal recognition of incapacity and guardianship planning

By combining legal rigor with a humanized approach, Figueiredo Sens supports families through their most important decisions—ensuring that rights are preserved, conflicts are minimized, and legacies are protected.

Adoption
Child Abuse
Child Custody
Child Support
Child Visitation
Collaborative Law
Divorce & Separation
Domestic Violence
Father's Rights
Marriage
Annulment

Elder Law

Wunderstand the unique legal needs that arise as individuals and families plan for aging, long-term care, and asset preservation. Our Elder Law practice is focused on providing strategic, respectful, and preventive legal support to protect the rights, dignity, and well-being of seniors.

We work closely with individuals and families to structure customized legal solutions that cover everything from incapacity planning to guardianship, asset protection, and healthcare directives—ensuring peace of mind for today and security for the future.

Our elder law services include:

  • Legal recognition of incapacity and appointment of guardians
  • Preparation of advance healthcare directives and living wills
  • Estate and succession planning
  • Notarial and public deeds for guardianship and asset transfer
  • Advice on long-term care, family support, and financial planning
  • Protection against elder abuse or exploitation
  • Guidance for family members on legal responsibilities and compliance

With a multidisciplinary team and a compassionate approach, Figueiredo Sens Advogados helps clients navigate the legal and emotional complexities that come with aging—offering clarity, control, and protection at every step.

Estate Planning
Guardianship
Nursing Home Abuse
Probate
Trusts
Will & Testament
Elder Abuse Law

Bankruptcy & Debt

We offer strategic and results-oriented legal support for credit recovery and debt collection, helping businesses reduce losses and improve the efficiency of their receivables. Our team assists companies from various industries in addressing high default rates and developing scalable, legally sound collection models.

We combine agile litigation with negotiation and pre-litigation strategies to recover debts while preserving valuable commercial relationships. Our approach is always aligned with the client’s business goals—ensuring recovery efforts are not only effective but also sustainable over time.

Our credit recovery services include:

  • Pre-litigation negotiation and debtor engagement
  • Judicial debt collection and enforcement actions
  • Commercial debt recovery strategies
  • Structuring of guarantees and security instruments
  • Credit assignments and asset-backed recovery models
  • Analysis of default causes and recovery risk mapping
  • Scalable recovery programs for high-volume portfolios

Our ability to blend legal strategy with business insight allows us to maximize recovery while minimizing disruption—helping clients regain financial control and strengthen their credit operations.

Bankruptcy
Debt & Collection
Credit Repair
Creditor

Employment & Labor

We deliver strategic legal support in labor and employment law, combining strong litigation capabilities with proactive consulting aimed at risk prevention and compliance. We help companies navigate Brazil’s complex labor landscape, protect their operations, and ensure that workforce management aligns with current legal standards.

Our team defends clients in both individual and collective labor disputes and provides preventive legal guidance to mitigate liability and optimize internal policies. We work closely with HR and leadership teams to restructure labor frameworks, manage outsourcing models, and implement effective compensation and profit-sharing programs.

Our labor and employment services include:

  • Defense in labor litigation and collective actions
  • Labor audits and compliance assessments
  • Reorganization of labor structures and outsourcing models
  • Drafting and implementation of internal policies and handbooks
  • Profit-sharing and executive compensation planning
  • Union negotiations and collective bargaining
  • Labor risk due diligence in M&A and business restructuring

With seamless collaboration across our firm’s practice areas, we deliver integrated, secure, and business-oriented labor solutions—helping clients make confident decisions while maintaining regulatory compliance and operational continuity.

Employment Rights
Hiring & Firing
Job Discrimination
Labor Law
Pension
Retirement
Sexual Harassment
Social Security
Wage & Hour
Wrongful Termination
Employment Benefits & Executive Compensation

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