Corporate governance as a business strategy
Gabriela VictoretteLawyer at Marcos Martins Advogados According to the Brazilian Institute of Corporate Governance (IBCG), corporate governance is the way in which companies are run, monitored and encouraged, shedding light on the relationship between partners/shareholders, managers and employees. Also according to the IBCG, the governance procedures adopted must comply with the pillars of transparency, fairness, […]
Arbitration: conflict resolution mechanism in cases of judicial reorganization or bankruptcy
Alessandra R. Noronha GomesLawyer at Marcos Martins Advogados The granting of judicial reorganization does not have the power to alter the jurisdiction for judging and the nature of the claim that seeks recognition and quantification in arbitration proceedings. The Superior Court of Justice, by ruling on Special Appeal 1.953.212/RJ, determined that lawsuits filed against companies […]
Investment funds as a tool for estate planning
Gabriel Augusto Caetano Vieira CardosoLawyer at Marcos Martins Advogados When a particular family group seeks legal advice in order to find out about legally viable possibilities that can protect its assets through structures capable of facilitating succession in a practical and financially secure way, it is not uncommon for scenarios to be proposed that include […]
The need for spousal consent in transactions involving the transfer of joint assets for the formation of share capital
Luciana Magnolo OnofreLawyer at Marcos Martins Advogados When we think of succession planning or family planning, we think of a corporate structure that involves the management of assets or the possibility of equity participation in other operating companies, but which will hold the family assets and determine how the operating companies are managed. The corporate […]
How does the IPI increase impact on tax planning in the plastics sector?
Angelo AmbrizziLawyer at Marcos Martins Advogados Taxation on consumption in Brazil is known to be one of the highest in the world, which inflates the prices of a wide variety of products and hampers the development of industry and commerce. The plastics sector is no different. In addition to facing macroeconomic challenges, such as global […]
Twitter purchase: negotiation highlights importance of due diligence as a strategic measure for sale
Thais CorderoLawyer at Marcos Martins Advogados It’s a fact that a lack of legal, financial and operational support is fatal to any business. Regardless of the company’s valuation and its visibility in the market, the union of legal, financial and operational intelligence is essential to achieve business perpetuity and, above all, to guarantee success in […]
How is artificial intelligence transforming tax management?
Angelo AmbrizziLawyer at Marcos Martins Advogados Implementing assertive tax management is one of the biggest challenges for every entrepreneur. This is because tax legislation is vast and complex, and the tax burden is excessive. Brazil is one of the countries with the highest tax collection in the world. Even in the midst of the pandemic […]
How did the war favor foreign investment in Brazil?
Thais CorderoLawyer at Marcos Martins Advogados Being aware of the opportunities that arise, especially in times of uncertainty, is fundamental. The impacts resulting from the conflict between Russia and Ukraine are reflected in the world economy – especially in the nations close to the countries involved. Despite the extremely negative circumstances for humanity, such as […]
Does the Confidentiality Agreement meet the requirements of the LGPD?
Luciana Magnolo OnofreLawyer at Marcos Martins Advogados Legal departments and law firms are often asked about the scope of the protection of the confidentiality of personal data when entering into a Confidentiality Agreement, and whether this protection supersedes the need to comply with the LGPD Policies, i.e. whether entering into a Confidentiality Agreement would bring […]
How does the increase in fuel prices stimulate tax revision in the transport sector?
Ângelo AmbrizziLawyer at Marcos Martins Advogados The world economy, in general, has a challenging scenario in 2022, given inflation, rising interest rates and the possible negative effects of the confrontation between Russia and Ukraine, such as the escalation of fuel prices. The transportation sector should continue to be affected by these factors. At the beginning […]