The evolution of Stüssi Neves Advogados (SNA) in São Paulo began in 1997, with a specific focus on providing services to German-speaking clients (German, Swiss and Austrian). This approach was taken due to the limitations at the time on the to offer services in this language, as well as other intercultural issues.

As the years went by and the firm grew, companies of different nationalities also began to benefit from this personalized service. For example, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Mexican and North American companies are now reliant on our services.

In this way, SNA has become a crucial partner for foreign companies operating in Brazil, offering all legal services necessary to carry on business with and/or in the country. These include the drafting of supply, agency and distribution contracts, the setting up of subsidiaries, acquisition of existing Brazilian companies or formation of joint ventures.

SNA offers a full range of strategic and highly complex legal services

In addition to helping its clients conduct business with or in Brazil. These include consultancy in the tax, contract, corporate, labour, civil/commercial, compliance, data protection, and many other areas. We are committed to providing comprehensive solutions for all of our clients’ day-to-day and strategic legal needs.

For specific legal or paralegal issues that clients may need, such as questions related to personnel, accounting, finance, foreign exchange, imports, intellectual property, among others, SNA has an extensive network of agents who can be recommended to meet clients’ personalized needs. We are therefore fully prepared to provide comprehensive assistance to clients in their operations in Brazil.

The clients we serve are active in a wide range of sectors, including the automotive, metallurgical, machinery, beverage, food, paper, tobacco, medical, chemical and pharmaceutical industries, as well as consulting, engineering, logistics and financial services. We are well equipped to offer specialized legal support tailored to the specific needs of each sector and company.

Certifications

national and international associations

SNA and its team are active participants in various associations at both national and international level. They not only hold leadership positions, but also contribute legal material to the publications of these organizations.

Advantage Austria Brasil

Swiss-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce

Brazil Germany Chamber of Commerce of São Paulo

India Brazil Chamber of Commerce

Italian-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce of São Paulo

CBBL Cross Border Business Law AG

Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry

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