English-speaking lawyers in São Paulo

English-speaking lawyers in São Paulo serve the busiest business city in Latin America. Multinationals base their Brazilian headquarters around Avenida Paulista, Faria Lima and Berrini. Expats, investors and startup founders all need counsel who can explain Brazilian rules in English.

Corporate work is central. Clients form a limitada, register with the commercial board JUCESP and obtain tax numbers. Labour law is strict in Brazil, so contracts, dismissals and claims before the labour courts need care. Expats also ask about work visas, residence, renting apartments in Jardins or Pinheiros, and family matters.

Courts in São Paulo, including the state court TJSP, work in Portuguese, and documents in English need a sworn translation. Every advogado is registered with the OAB, and the São Paulo section is the largest in the country. Ask for the OAB number and check it online. Fees usually follow written agreements, and the OAB publishes reference tables. English-speaking lawyers in São Paulo help foreign companies avoid costly errors. Compare the firms below and contact them directly.