- Area
- Contracts
Our contract law team at Finocchio & Ustra advises Brazilian and foreign companies on national and international contracts when formalizing them with their clients, suppliers and business partners. Due to our extensive experience and in-depth knowledge in the most diverse business segments, we can offer customized legal solutions to meet the specific needs of our clients in a globalized, dynamic and results-oriented market.
Our team of lawyers specializes in advising companies at all stages of a contract life cycle, from the pre-contract phase, due diligence of suppliers, negotiation and formalization of contracts, monitoring and management of performance and termination of contracts, and rendering support in pre-litigation involving contracts.
Having a special focus on complex contracts, we are part of a full service structure, so our commitment is to provide complete legal solutions, in an effectively and efficiently manner.
We take a personalized and collaborative approach, which means that we work closely with our clients to understand their specific needs and business goals, and we ensure compliance not only with legal requirements but also with our clients’ business strategies.
Among the main areas of activity, the following stand out:
- Recurring Contractual Advisory – We advise our clients on day-to-day contracts that support their operations, whether through analysis or preparation of drafts, protecting them from legal and economic risks, while ensuring the efficiency of their commercial relationships;
- Specific Projects – We support our clients in spot projects, whether typical or atypical contracts, by structuring contracts related to strategic projects in national and international operations;
- Review and Preparation of Templates – We provide support in the preparation or review of contractual drafts used by our clients in their routine operations, by creating templates for future use, thus optimizing the flow of new contracts;
- Adaptation of Foreign Standard Drafts to Brazilian Legislation – We offer a specialized service for adapting foreign standard drafts to Brazilian legislation, providing companies operating in a global context with the guarantee that their contracts comply with specific Brazilian laws and regulations;
- Support in Implementing Technology in Contracts – We support our clients in implementing contract management systems and generating performance indicators aiming at efficient organization and ensuring compliance, in addition to document automation to streamline processes and reduce errors;
- Contract Audits and Compliance with LGPD – We conduct contract audits to review contracts, identify risks, optimize opportunities and ensure legal compliance. Additionally, we provide contract adaptation to LGPD to ensure that contracts comply with data protection legislation.
Partners and Area Coordinators
Partner | LUIS FELIPE DALMEDICO SILVEIRA
PARTNER | TALITA ORSINI DE CASTRO GARCIA
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