DDSA - De Luca, Derenusson, Schuttoff Advogados

Partners: João Claudio De Luca Junior, Ana Luisa Castro Cunha Derenusson, Sabine Ingrid Schuttoff, Leila Alves, Guilherme Filardi, Claudia Derenusson Riedel, Rita Godoy

Number of partners: 7

Number of other lawyers: 25

Contacts

Antitrust: João Claudio De Luca Junior

Aviation: Ana Luisa Castro Cunha Derenusson

Civil & Business Litigation, Arbitration & Mediation: Maria Alice Deucher

Corporate: Guilherme Filardi

Mergers & Acquisitions: João Claudio De Luca Junior

Environmental: Maria Alice Deucher

Labour & Social Security: Leila Alves

Public Law & Infrastructure: Rita Godoy

Real Estate: Angelo Chaves

Reorganisation & Bankruptcy: Guilherme Filardi, João Claudio De Luca Junior

Tax Advisory : Claudia Derenusson Riedel; Sabine Ingrid Schuttoff

Tax Disputes: Sabine Ingrid Schuttoff; Claudia Derenusson Riedel

Tax Planning: Sabine Ingrid Schuttoff; Claudia Derenusson Riedel

Wealth Planning: Sabine Ingrid Schuttoff; Claudia Derenusson Riedel

Firm Overview:

DDSA has earned global acclaim for its unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional, personalized, and multidisciplinary legal services. Founded in 2011, the firm has built a loyal client base by consistently offering high-quality solutions at competitive rates. A standout feature of DDSA is its unparalleled expertise in aviation law, which serves as a cornerstone for its comprehensive service offerings. Beyond aviation, the firm excels in M&A, labor, litigation, real estate, environmental, insurance, tax, and other key practice areas. DDSA's holistic approach is marked by deep industry knowledge and a nuanced understanding of market dynamics, ensuring tailored strategies that effectively meet complex client needs.

DDSA´s reputation is underscored by recognition from prestigious international and national directories, cementing DDSA's standing as a trusted leader in the legal community.

Main Areas of Practice:

Antitrust:

The team possesses extensive capability in representing clients before Brazil's antitrust authority (CADE) and other regulatory agencies, adeptly handling all aspects of administrative procedures related to anticompetitive practices in corporate transactions. Their expertise ensures thorough guidance and effective advocacy throughout these critical processes, safeguarding client interests with precision and proficiency.

Aviation:

Our firm is widely recognized for its specialized expertise in advising on a broad spectrum of aircraft transactions, including sales, financing, leasing, registration, repossession, and mortgage foreclosure. We provide comprehensive guidance on air transportation regulation, airport infrastructure development, and intricate tax and labor matters specific to aviation.

At DDSA, we take pride in delivering proactive and tailored solutions that meet the complex demands of the aviation industry. Our team combines deep sector knowledge with a meticulous approach to client service, ensuring strategic insights and effective representation throughout every stage of aviation transactions.

Our commitment to excellence and innovation has positioned us as a trusted partner in the aviation sector, recognized for our ability to provide robust legal strategies that navigate regulatory challenges and drive successful outcomes for our clients.

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Banking:

The firm excels in handling a diverse array of financial transactions and legal matters, including securitization of receivables, structured finance involving collateral, derivatives, financial restructuring, project finance, financing for mergers and acquisitions (M&A), real estate funds, financing of aircraft and vehicles, as well as compliance with exchange laws and regulations.

Strategic Litigation &Arbitration:

The department is highly regarded for its deep expertise in handling disputes that involve complex and strategic issues. With strong experience in both international and domestic arbitration, as well as litigation across various courts nationwide, our team excels in judicial and administrative procedures alike.

Our litigation team is adept at managing disputes spanning civil law, contract law, government contracts, corporate disputes, aviation, real estate, and environmental law. We provide robust representation and strategic counsel that aligns with our clients' objectives, ensuring effective resolution of even the most challenging legal matters.

Corporate, M&A & Contracts:

The corporate team is widely acclaimed for its exceptional proficiency in reorganization and restructuring, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), management buyouts (MBOs), takeovers, due diligence, shareholders' agreements, joint ventures, business contracts, foreign investments, , regulatory compliance, debt-to-equity conversions, fund repatriation, venture capital/private equity, corporate governance, and securities law.

Our team's comprehensive expertise ensures that we provide strategic advice and meticulous execution across a spectrum of corporate transactions and regulatory matters. We are committed to delivering tailored solutions that meet the dynamic needs of our clients in today's competitive business environment.

Environmental:

The firm is renowned for its profound expertise in environmental licensing, providing comprehensive legal assistance in management systems, certification processes, due diligence, and the evaluation of environmental risks across various sectors.

Our team offers strategic guidance that ensures compliance with environmental regulations and fosters sustainable practices. We specialize in navigating complex regulatory landscapes, delivering tailored solutions that mitigate environmental risks and support our clients' business objectives effectively.

Labour & Social Security:

The labor team is highly regarded for its expertise in both litigation and advisory roles, offering extensive support to clients in preventing, managing, and resolving labor risks and liabilities. Our practice encompasses benefits, compensation, and other HR policies, as well as contracts, union relations, and comprehensive support for M&A transactions.

We provide strategic counsel that aligns with our clients' business goals, ensuring compliance with labor laws and effective management of workforce-related challenges. Our proactive approach and in-depth knowledge enable us to deliver robust solutions that safeguard our clients' interests in every aspect of labor law.

Public Law & Infrastructure:

The DDSA team excels in advising on government procurement and competitive bidding processes, as well as handling concessions for public utility services and public works. We are well-prepared to address demands related to public-private partnerships and administrative litigation.

Our infrastructure team specializes in providing comprehensive legal assistance throughout project development, focusing on corporate aspects, public procurement procedures, and public-private partnerships. We offer strategic guidance to navigate regulatory challenges and ensure compliance with legal requirements, facilitating effective solutions for our clients across various regulatory agencies.

Real Estate:

The team has been highly recommended for advising on major restructuring operations within the country. This recognition underscores our capability in navigating complex restructuring scenarios, providing strategic guidance that aligns with our clients' objectives and facilitates successful outcomes in challenging economic environments.

Reorganisation & Bankruptcy:

The firm is renowned for its extensive experience in representing creditors, developing reorganization strategies, and serving as bankruptcy trustee. Our team excels in navigating the complexities of insolvency proceedings, offering strategic counsel that protects creditor interests and maximizes recovery outcomes. We are committed to delivering effective solutions that address the unique challenges of each client, ensuring robust representation and proactive management throughout the restructuring and bankruptcy process.

Tax:

The team is highly esteemed by both national and international clients for its expertise in tax planning, tax structuring, compliance, tax litigation, corporate reorganizations, M&A transactions, international taxation, advice on value-added tax issues and cross-border deals. We provide strategic guidance that ensures compliance with tax regulations while optimizing our clients' tax positions. We understand the intricacies of tax regulations and are adept at aligning tax strategies with our client´s business goals. Our innovative approach allow us to anticipate potential tax issues and identify opportunities for tax savings, ensuring our clients remain competitive. By deeply understanding our client´s unique challenges and objectives, we develop tailored tax strategies that optimize outcomes and minimize liabilities, ensuring compliance while maximizing value. Our proactive approach and deep understanding of international tax treaties enable us to offer tailored solutions that meet the diverse needs of our global clientele.

Wealth Planning:

Our wealth planning team has great expertise providing succession and asset planning for families and high net worth individuals. Our mission is to empower individuals and families to navigate the complexities of wealth preservation, growth and transfer and clarity. Our Wealth Management Department comprises seasoned professionals with extensive experience in estate planning, tax optimization, trust and fiduciary services, and asset protection. We understand the unique challenges faced by high-net-worth individuals and families and are committed to delivering bespoke solutions that align with their financial goals. We prioritize a client-centric approach, fostering strong relationships built on trust and open communication. By understanding our clients' values, aspirations, and family dynamics, we craft personalized strategies that reflect their individual needs and objectives, ensuring their legacy is preserved for future generations.Our mission is to empower individuals and families to navigate the complexities of wealth preservation, growth, and transfer with confidence and . The work provided includes asset reorganization, donation, wills, elaboration of prenuptial agreements, advice on all issues involving inheritance, divorce, among others.

Languages:

English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish.

Partners: João Claudio De Luca Junior, Ana Luisa Castro Cunha Derenusson, Sabine Ingrid Schuttoff, Leila Alves, Guilherme Filardi, Claudia Derenusson Riedel, Rita Godoy

Number of partners: 7

Number of other lawyers: 25

Contacts

Antitrust: João Claudio De Luca Junior

Aviation: Ana Luisa Castro Cunha Derenusson

Civil & Business Litigation, Arbitration & Mediation: Maria Alice Deucher

Corporate: Guilherme Filardi

Mergers & Acquisitions: João Claudio De Luca Junior

Environmental: Maria Alice Deucher

Labour & Social Security: Leila Alves

Public Law & Infrastructure: Rita Godoy

Real Estate: Angelo Chaves

Reorganisation & Bankruptcy: Guilherme Filardi, João Claudio De Luca Junior

Tax Litigation: Sabine Schuttoff

Tax Planning: Claudia Derenusson Riedel

Firm Overview:

DDSA has earned global acclaim for its unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional, personalized, and multidisciplinary legal services. Founded in 2011, the firm has built a loyal client base by consistently offering high-quality solutions at competitive rates. A standout feature of DDSA is its unparalleled expertise in aviation law, which serves as a cornerstone for its comprehensive service offerings. Beyond aviation, the firm excels in M&A, labor, litigation, real estate, environmental, insurance, tax, and other key practice areas. DDSA's holistic approach is marked by deep industry knowledge and a nuanced understanding of market dynamics, ensuring tailored strategies that effectively meet complex client needs.

DDSA´s reputation is underscored by recognition from prestigious international and national directories, cementing DDSA's standing as a trusted leader in the legal community.

Areas of Practice:

Aviation: 25%

Civil & Business Litigation, Arbitration & Mediation: 10%

Corporate, M&A & Contracts: 25%

Environmental Law: 5%

Labour & Social Security: 15%

Real Estate: 5%

Tax: 15%

Main Areas of Practice:

Antitrust:

The team possesses extensive capability in representing clients before Brazil's antitrust authority (CADE) and other regulatory agencies, adeptly handling all aspects of administrative procedures related to anticompetitive practices in corporate transactions. Their expertise ensures thorough guidance and effective advocacy throughout these critical processes, safeguarding client interests with precision and proficiency.

Aviation:

Our firm is widely recognized for its specialized expertise in advising on a broad spectrum of aircraft transactions, including sales, financing, leasing, registration, repossession, and mortgage foreclosure. We provide comprehensive guidance on air transportation regulation, airport infrastructure development, and intricate tax and labor matters specific to aviation.

At DDSA, we take pride in delivering proactive and tailored solutions that meet the complex demands of the aviation industry. Our team combines deep sector knowledge with a meticulous approach to client service, ensuring strategic insights and effective representation throughout every stage of aviation transactions.

Our commitment to excellence and innovation has positioned us as a trusted partner in the aviation sector, recognized for our ability to provide robust legal strategies that navigate regulatory challenges and drive successful outcomes for our clients.

.

Banking:

The firm excels in handling a diverse array of financial transactions and legal matters, including securitization of receivables, structured finance involving collateral, derivatives, financial restructuring, project finance, financing for mergers and acquisitions (M&A), real estate funds, financing of aircraft and vehicles, as well as compliance with exchange laws and regulations.

Strategic Litigation &Arbitration:

The department is highly regarded for its deep expertise in handling disputes that involve complex and strategic issues. With strong experience in both international and domestic arbitration, as well as litigation across various courts nationwide, our team excels in judicial and administrative procedures alike.

Our litigation team is adept at managing disputes spanning civil law, contract law, government contracts, corporate disputes, aviation, real estate, and environmental law. We provide robust representation and strategic counsel that aligns with our clients' objectives, ensuring effective resolution of even the most challenging legal matters.

Corporate, M&A & Contracts:

The corporate team is widely acclaimed for its exceptional proficiency in reorganization and restructuring, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), management buyouts (MBOs), takeovers, due diligence, shareholders' agreements, joint ventures, business contracts, foreign investments, , regulatory compliance, debt-to-equity conversions, fund repatriation, venture capital/private equity, corporate governance, and securities law.

Our team's comprehensive expertise ensures that we provide strategic advice and meticulous execution across a spectrum of corporate transactions and regulatory matters. We are committed to delivering tailored solutions that meet the dynamic needs of our clients in today's competitive business environment.

Environmental:

The firm is renowned for its profound expertise in environmental licensing, providing comprehensive legal assistance in management systems, certification processes, due diligence, and the evaluation of environmental risks across various sectors.

Our team offers strategic guidance that ensures compliance with environmental regulations and fosters sustainable practices. We specialize in navigating complex regulatory landscapes, delivering tailored solutions that mitigate environmental risks and support our clients' business objectives effectively.

Labour & Social Security:

The labor team is highly regarded for its expertise in both litigation and advisory roles, offering extensive support to clients in preventing, managing, and resolving labor risks and liabilities. Our practice encompasses benefits, compensation, and other HR policies, as well as contracts, union relations, and comprehensive support for M&A transactions.

We provide strategic counsel that aligns with our clients' business goals, ensuring compliance with labor laws and effective management of workforce-related challenges. Our proactive approach and in-depth knowledge enable us to deliver robust solutions that safeguard our clients' interests in every aspect of labor law.

Public Law & Infrastructure:

The DDSA team excels in advising on government procurement and competitive bidding processes, as well as handling concessions for public utility services and public works. We are well-prepared to address demands related to public-private partnerships and administrative litigation.

Our infrastructure team specializes in providing comprehensive legal assistance throughout project development, focusing on corporate aspects, public procurement procedures, and public-private partnerships. We offer strategic guidance to navigate regulatory challenges and ensure compliance with legal requirements, facilitating effective solutions for our clients across various regulatory agencies.

Real Estate:

The team has been highly recommended for advising on major restructuring operations within the country. This recognition underscores our capability in navigating complex restructuring scenarios, providing strategic guidance that aligns with our clients' objectives and facilitates successful outcomes in challenging economic environments.

Reorganisation & Bankruptcy:

The firm is renowned for its extensive experience in representing creditors, developing reorganization strategies, and serving as bankruptcy trustee. Our team excels in navigating the complexities of insolvency proceedings, offering strategic counsel that protects creditor interests and maximizes recovery outcomes. We are committed to delivering effective solutions that address the unique challenges of each client, ensuring robust representation and proactive management throughout the restructuring and bankruptcy process.

Tax:

The team is highly esteemed by both national and international clients for its expertise in tax planning, tax litigation, treaties to avoid double taxation, and navigating the complexities of international tax laws. We provide strategic guidance that ensures compliance with tax regulations while optimizing our clients' tax positions. Our proactive approach and deep understanding of international tax treaties enable us to offer tailored solutions that meet the diverse needs of our global clientele effectively.

Languages:

English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish

Partners: João Claudio De Luca Junior, Ana Luisa Castro Cunha Derenusson, Sabine Ingrid Schuttoff, Leila Alves, Guilherme Filardi, Claudia Derenusson Riedel, Rita Godoy

Number of partners: 7

Number of other lawyers: 25

Contacts

Antitrust: João Claudio De Luca Junior

Aviation: Ana Luisa Castro Cunha Derenusson

Civil & Business Litigation, Arbitration & Mediation: Maria Alice Deucher

Corporate: Guilherme Filardi

Mergers & Acquisitions: João Claudio De Luca Junior

Environmental: Maria Alice Deucher

Labour & Social Security: Leila Alves

Public Law & Infrastructure: Rita Godoy

Real Estate: Angelo Chaves

Reorganisation & Bankruptcy: Guilherme Filardi, João Claudio De Luca Junior

Tax Litigation: Sabine Schuttoff

Tax Planning: Claudia Derenusson Riedel

Firm Overview:

DDSA has earned global acclaim for its unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional, personalized, and multidisciplinary legal services. Founded in 2011, the firm has built a loyal client base by consistently offering high-quality solutions at competitive rates. A standout feature of DDSA is its unparalleled expertise in aviation law, which serves as a cornerstone for its comprehensive service offerings. Beyond aviation, the firm excels in M&A, labor, litigation, real estate, environmental, insurance, tax, and other key practice areas. DDSA's holistic approach is marked by deep industry knowledge and a nuanced understanding of market dynamics, ensuring tailored strategies that effectively meet complex client needs.

DDSA´s reputation is underscored by recognition from prestigious international and national directories, cementing DDSA's standing as a trusted leader in the legal community.

Areas of Practice:

Aviation: 25%

Civil & Business Litigation, Arbitration & Mediation: 10%

Corporate, M&A & Contracts: 25%

Environmental Law: 5%

Labour & Social Security: 15%

Real Estate: 5%

Tax: 15%

Main Areas of Practice:

Antitrust:

The team possesses extensive capability in representing clients before Brazil's antitrust authority (CADE) and other regulatory agencies, adeptly handling all aspects of administrative procedures related to anticompetitive practices in corporate transactions. Their expertise ensures thorough guidance and effective advocacy throughout these critical processes, safeguarding client interests with precision and proficiency.

Aviation:

Our firm is widely recognized for its specialized expertise in advising on a broad spectrum of aircraft transactions, including sales, financing, leasing, registration, repossession, and mortgage foreclosure. We provide comprehensive guidance on air transportation regulation, airport infrastructure development, and intricate tax and labor matters specific to aviation.

At DDSA, we take pride in delivering proactive and tailored solutions that meet the complex demands of the aviation industry. Our team combines deep sector knowledge with a meticulous approach to client service, ensuring strategic insights and effective representation throughout every stage of aviation transactions.

Our commitment to excellence and innovation has positioned us as a trusted partner in the aviation sector, recognized for our ability to provide robust legal strategies that navigate regulatory challenges and drive successful outcomes for our clients.

.

Banking:

The firm excels in handling a diverse array of financial transactions and legal matters, including securitization of receivables, structured finance involving collateral, derivatives, financial restructuring, project finance, financing for mergers and acquisitions (M&A), real estate funds, financing of aircraft and vehicles, as well as compliance with exchange laws and regulations.

Strategic Litigation &Arbitration:

The department is highly regarded for its deep expertise in handling disputes that involve complex and strategic issues. With strong experience in both international and domestic arbitration, as well as litigation across various courts nationwide, our team excels in judicial and administrative procedures alike.

Our litigation team is adept at managing disputes spanning civil law, contract law, government contracts, corporate disputes, aviation, real estate, and environmental law. We provide robust representation and strategic counsel that aligns with our clients' objectives, ensuring effective resolution of even the most challenging legal matters.

Corporate, M&A & Contracts:

The corporate team is widely acclaimed for its exceptional proficiency in reorganization and restructuring, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), management buyouts (MBOs), takeovers, due diligence, shareholders' agreements, joint ventures, business contracts, foreign investments, , regulatory compliance, debt-to-equity conversions, fund repatriation, venture capital/private equity, corporate governance, and securities law.

Our team's comprehensive expertise ensures that we provide strategic advice and meticulous execution across a spectrum of corporate transactions and regulatory matters. We are committed to delivering tailored solutions that meet the dynamic needs of our clients in today's competitive business environment.

Environmental:

The firm is renowned for its profound expertise in environmental licensing, providing comprehensive legal assistance in management systems, certification processes, due diligence, and the evaluation of environmental risks across various sectors.

Our team offers strategic guidance that ensures compliance with environmental regulations and fosters sustainable practices. We specialize in navigating complex regulatory landscapes, delivering tailored solutions that mitigate environmental risks and support our clients' business objectives effectively.

Labour & Social Security:

The labor team is highly regarded for its expertise in both litigation and advisory roles, offering extensive support to clients in preventing, managing, and resolving labor risks and liabilities. Our practice encompasses benefits, compensation, and other HR policies, as well as contracts, union relations, and comprehensive support for M&A transactions.

We provide strategic counsel that aligns with our clients' business goals, ensuring compliance with labor laws and effective management of workforce-related challenges. Our proactive approach and in-depth knowledge enable us to deliver robust solutions that safeguard our clients' interests in every aspect of labor law.

Public Law & Infrastructure:

The DDSA team excels in advising on government procurement and competitive bidding processes, as well as handling concessions for public utility services and public works. We are well-prepared to address demands related to public-private partnerships and administrative litigation.

Our infrastructure team specializes in providing comprehensive legal assistance throughout project development, focusing on corporate aspects, public procurement procedures, and public-private partnerships. We offer strategic guidance to navigate regulatory challenges and ensure compliance with legal requirements, facilitating effective solutions for our clients across various regulatory agencies.

Real Estate:

The team has been highly recommended for advising on major restructuring operations within the country. This recognition underscores our capability in navigating complex restructuring scenarios, providing strategic guidance that aligns with our clients' objectives and facilitates successful outcomes in challenging economic environments.

Reorganisation & Bankruptcy:

The firm is renowned for its extensive experience in representing creditors, developing reorganization strategies, and serving as bankruptcy trustee. Our team excels in navigating the complexities of insolvency proceedings, offering strategic counsel that protects creditor interests and maximizes recovery outcomes. We are committed to delivering effective solutions that address the unique challenges of each client, ensuring robust representation and proactive management throughout the restructuring and bankruptcy process.

Tax:

The team is highly esteemed by both national and international clients for its expertise in tax planning, tax litigation, treaties to avoid double taxation, and navigating the complexities of international tax laws. We provide strategic guidance that ensures compliance with tax regulations while optimizing our clients' tax positions. Our proactive approach and deep understanding of international tax treaties enable us to offer tailored solutions that meet the diverse needs of our global clientele effectively.

Languages:

English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish.