Figueiredo Sens Advogados

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.