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End of Grace Period: Implementation of Brazil’s Standard Contractual Clauses in International Transfers of Personal Data

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Resolution CD/ANPD No. 19/2024 (the “Resolution”) deepened the provisions of the Brazilian General Data Protection Law (“LGPD”) regarding International Data Transfers (“IDT”) and brought the country closer to European...more

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Tax Law Highlights - Impact of the Tax Reform on Administrative and Judicial Litigation: Jurisdiction and Related Issues

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ADMINISTRATIVE LITIGATION - Introduction: Tax Reform and the Possible Increase in Litigation; Operation of IBS tax inspection...more

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Brazil’s General Environmental Licensing Act: New Provisions, Presidential Vetoes, Provisional Measure, and New Bill

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On August 8, 2025, following the long and contentious proceedings of Bill No. 2,159/2021, Law No. 15,190/2025 was enacted with 63 presidential vetoes, establishing the General Environmental Licensing Act (LGLA), which...more

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The Launch of Brazilian “REACH”

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Brazilian Federal Law No. 15.022/2024 was enacted in November 2024. The law is also known as the "Chemical Substances Registration Act" or as the "Brazilian REACH". The law establishes rules for creating a National Inventory...more

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Insight: A Regulação Dos Bonds Incentivados No Brasil

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Em 9 de janeiro de 2024, foi promulgada a Lei nº 14.801 ("Lei 14.801"), que criou o regime jurídico dos chamados “bonds incentivados”, aplicável a títulos de dívida emitidos no exterior por empresas brasileiras para...more

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Insight: Incentivized Bonds Under Brazilian Law

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The Brazilian government enacted Law No. 14,801 on January 9, 2024 (“Law 14,801”), introducing the incentivized bond instrument. Building on the success of incentivized debentures under Law No. 12,431/2011 (“Law 12,431”), Law...more

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Lei n.º 15.177/25 altera a Lei das S.A. no tocante à Divulgação de Política de Equidade

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Foi sancionada ontem, 23 de julho de 2025, a Lei n.º 15.177, que, dentre outras alterações, modifica o artigo 133 da Lei n.º 6.404/76 (Lei das S.A.) para exigir que as companhias passem a divulgar, por meio dos relatórios da...more

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Provisional Measure Limits the CDE Budget and Creates Rebalancing Mechanism

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On July 11, 2025, the Brazilian government published Provisional Measure No. 1,304/2025 (MP), introducing significant changes to the Brazilian energy sector. Below, we highlight the main points proposed in the MP....more

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Direito Tributário em Destaque | Especial Reforma Tributária – Créditos na Transição

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Com a proximidade da implementação das primeiras mudanças da Reforma Tributária, aprovada pela Emenda Constitucional n.º 132/2023, um dos principais temas de interesse dos contribuintes envolve a transição em relação aos...more

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Brasília em Pauta – Edição Nº 205

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Prezados e prezadas, O “Brasília em Pauta” é um boletim semanal preparado pela equipe de Contencioso de Brasília, contendo os principais casos a serem julgados pelo Supremo Tribunal Federal (STF), Superior Tribunal de...more

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Brasília em Pauta – Edição Nº 204

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Prezados e prezadas, O “Brasília em Pauta” é um boletim semanal preparado pela equipe de Contencioso de Brasília, contendo os principais casos a serem julgados pelo Supremo Tribunal Federal (STF), Superior Tribunal de...more

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Brasília em Pauta – Edição Nº 203

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Prezados e prezadas, O “Brasília em Pauta” é um boletim semanal preparado pela equipe de Contencioso de Brasília, contendo os principais casos a serem julgados pelo Supremo Tribunal Federal (STF), Superior Tribunal de...more

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GILTI Conscience Podcast | Navigating Brazil's New Transfer Pricing Landscape: A Shift to OECD Standards

Join us for an insightful episode of “GILTI Conscience” as David Farhat, Eman Cuyler and Stefane Victor — together with our special host Skadden tax partner Loren Ponds and guest Fernando Colucci, partner at Machado Meyer in...more

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Governo de Minas Gerais cria agência reguladora de Transportes

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O Governo do Estado de Minas Gerais deu um passo significativo no fortalecimento do marco regulatório do setor de transportes ao aprovar a instituição da Agência Reguladora de Transportes do Estado de Minas Gerais (Artemig) e...more

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ANTAQ Publishes New Guidelines on Transfer of Corporate Control in Port Contracts

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The Brazilian National Agency for Waterway Transportation (ANTAQ) published Resolution No. 128/2025 (RN 128/2025), revising the procedures for the transfer of corporate control under port authority concession contracts, lease...more

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Tax Law Highlights | Taxation of Carbon Credits After the Consumption Tax Reform

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AT A GLANCE - Law 15,042/24 (the “Consumption Tax Reform”) was a milestone for the regulation of Brazil's carbon market. It established the regulated market called the Brazilian Emissions Trading System (SBCE), recognized...more

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Guide to the Reform of Brazil’s Energy Sector

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On May 21, 2025, Provisional Measure No. 1,300/2025 ("Provisional Measure" or "MP"), also known as the Power Sector Reform MP, was published in the Federal Official Gazette. This initiative of the Ministry of Mines and Energy...more

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Amendment of the Brazilian Black and Gray Lists: Normative Instruction Irs Nº 2265/2025

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On May 13, 2025, the Brazilian Federal Revenue Service (IRS) published Normative Instruction no. 2,265/2025, which amends the Brazilian black and gray lists established by Normative Instruction no. 1,037/2010....more

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Brasília em Pauta – Edição Nº 196

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Prezados e prezadas, O “Brasília em Pauta” é um boletim semanal preparado pela equipe de Contencioso de Brasília, contendo os principais casos a serem julgados pelo Supremo Tribunal Federal (STF), Superior Tribunal de...more

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Brazil Energy Journal | Offshore Power Generation Law

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On January 10, 2025, Brazil enacted Law No. 15,097/2025, which regulates the exploitation of offshore electrical energy potential and is known as the “Offshore Windpower Law”....more

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New Law in Brazil Requires Employers to Assess Psychosocial Risks in the Workplace: 6 Compliance Tips

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Employers in Brazil will soon have to assess psychosocial risk factors for employees in their workplaces. Brazil’s Ministry of Employment recently updated its Occupational Health and Safety Norms, which are a set of mandatory...more

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Brazilian Tax Reform: Complementary Law No. 214/2025 Sanctioned

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On January 16, 2025, Brazil’s president sanctioned Complementary Law No. 214/2025 (CL 214), stemming from the approval of Complementary Bill of Law No. 68/2024 (PLP 68), which establishes the Tax and Contribution on Goods and...more

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Additional Limitations on Forum Selection Clauses in Contracts Subject to the Jurisdiction of the "Brazilian Courts"

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Because the Brazilian president enacted a federal law restricting the right of contracting parties to choose a specific forum for contract disputes, parties should consider their litigation strategies and review existing...more

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New Legislative Rules Seek to Improve Brazilian Biodiversity

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The biodiversity matter has been on the agenda of the Federal Government and, recently, four biodiversity-related legislation were published in the Official Gazette: Federal Decree No. 12,017/2024; and Resolutions No....more

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Brazil Passes ‘Legal Framework for Games’ Legislation

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In early May, Brazil’s Law No. 14,852/2024 (the “Legal Framework for Games” or the “Framework”) was published. Originating as Bill No. 2796/2021, the legislation provides the necessary legal framework for the burgeoning...more

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