Third Sector
Brazil Guide 2024 : Brazil
Band 2
About
Provided by VMCA Advogados
VMCA’s Third Sector practice started in 2018 led by Diogo de Sant’ana, almost in an experimental way, by providing legal counselling to the National Association of Recyclable Material Collectors (ANCAT), with whom Diogo had a history of collaboration. The area expanded in the following years and now has a very diverse portfolio, ranging from philanthropical entities, educational institutions and civil society organizations.
The department is led by a group of experts, with diverse experiences and knowledge to help civil society organizations in the planning, legal formatting, execution and evaluation of strategic social projects and their impact, especially in areas related to corporate law, tax law, property, data protection and regulatory issues.
The activities of our Third Sector practice include drafting contracts and agreements with private and public institutions, both domestic and international; strategic assistance in attaining finer definition of projects and programs that takes into consideration legal and political risks that may not be apparent to non-experts; assistance in the negotiation with external sources of financing and drafting and implementing legal responses and initiatives, such as legal opinions and amici curiae, for the defense of strategic interests of civil society organizations.
Chambers Review
VMCA Advogados has a well-regarded team acting predominantly on behalf of non-profit organisations, educational institutions and philanthropical entities. It is particularly noted for its expertise advising on taxation lawsuits, regulatory advice on services for the government and drafting compliance programmes.
Work Highlights
- VMCA Advogados represented The National Association of Recyclable Material Collectors(ANCAT) in a lawsuit at the Federal Supreme Court to discuss taxation related to industrial activities that use recycled materials.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They sought to understand our reality and needs. The tax team is super-skilled and knows ESG, which is important to us. They understand the nature of our work. I was very well assisted."
"The lawyers are technically skilled and they have a strong sense of collaboration."
"They sought to understand our reality and needs. The tax team is super-skilled and knows ESG, which is important to us. They understand the nature of our work. I was very well assisted."
"The lawyers are technically skilled and they have a strong sense of collaboration."
Notable Practitioners
Up-and-coming partner Aline Viotto Gomes concentrates her third sector practice on matters concerning the drafting of bylaws, compliance, regulatory work and litigation.
"She has profound knowledge and is a senior-level practitioner."
"She is very active and available, in addition to having a didactic approach on the subject."
"I would highlight her objectivity in explaining jurisdictional subjects. She is well equipped. Aline is engaged and has an excellent background."