Founded in 1993, Velloza Advogados Associados is a Brazilian law firm that blends modernity and tradition. Since inception, it has stated and lived up to its commitment to meet the aspirations of the most demanding national and international groups.

Acknowledged for its refined sense of business and for the excellence of the legal services it makes available for the transaction of business in a sound and effective manner, Velloza Advogados has consolidated itself as one of the prime law firms in Brazil, providing assistance to companies that operate in several sectors of the economy. Our diverse client base includes financial institutions, vehicle manufacturers, chemical, pharmaceutical and oil industries, foodstuff retailers and wholesalers, insurance carriers, credit card operators, hotels, construction companies and corporations focused on infrastructure and technology.

Our professionals embody solid qualifications obtained from top universities in the country and abroad, and many of them have taken specialization and/or post-graduation courses in different branches of the law and given practical application to this academic knowledge by working in-house at banks and corporations.

In this context of full coverage, the firm is active in the representation of clients in filing and defending claims and pursuing their rights and remedies at all court and administrative levels. We also undertake client representation before public bodies and agencies, including, among others, the Brazilian tax authorities, the Central Bank and the Securities Exchange Commission (CVM).

With head office in São Paulo, the main commercial and financial center of the country, Velloza Advogados also has branches in Rio de Janeiro and Brasília. Regional correspondents elsewhere ensure client coverage nationwide.

Our areas of activity

Among the various areas of law in which we specialize are: Banking and Financial Market Regulation, Competition and Antitrust, Strategic Consulting and Litigation, Civil Litigation and Arbitration, Contracts, Structuring and Strategic Negotiations, Digital Law, Privacy and Data Protection, Internet Law and E-Commerce, Corporate Criminal Law, Labor Law, Work Accidents and Social Security – Preventive/Consultative and Litigation, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), Real Estate, Infrastructure and Project Finance, Foreign Investments in Brazil and Brazilians Abroad, Capital Markets & Compliance, Succession Planning/Wealth Planning, Intellectual Property – Copyright and Industrial Property Rights, Insurance, Corporate Law, Startups, and Fintechs, Tax Law: Tax Consulting – Direct Taxes, Taxation of the Financial Market and Capital and International Taxation; Tax Consulting – Indirect Taxes and Customs Rights; Administrative Tax Litigation and Judicial Tax Litigation.

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Mission

To be a national and international reference in the provision of legal services, contributing to the formation and evolution of the interpretation and application of law, also placing itself as a channel for valuing and human development, through incentives and transmission of knowledge to our staff members; as well as a firm focused on equality as a basic principle, governance and environmental preservation.

Vision

Based on the tradition gained in almost three decades of services provided to people and companies, to be aligned with the evolution of the national and international legal market, adding technology to our intellectual capital and sponsoring measures that enable the development of excellent services that meet the needs of our clients high standards for our customers, while promoting training and incentives for the professional and personal growth of our staff members.

Values

• Strong commitment to high ethical standards and integrity
• Client confidentiality as a matter of utmost priority
• Absolute respect for life, the dignity of the person and the environment
• Value generation through innovation, quality and accountability
• Sound advice and effective collaboration
• Professional excellence

Awards and Certifications

Reinforcing the credibility drawn by our name, Velloza Advogados is rated among the leading law firms in Brazil by the main world rankings, such as Chambers and Partners, Corporate INTL Magazine Legal Award, Latin Lawyer, Análise Advocacia and others.