Contract Lawyers in Brazil for Foreign Clients
Draft, Review & Enforce Your Contracts in Brazil

Doing Business in Brazil Without a Lawyer? Think Twice. Are you hiring employees, buying real estate, setting up a partnership, or providing services in Brazil? If you're a foreigner, navigating Brazilian contract law without legal assistance can lead to:

That’s because Brazil follows a Civil Law system, not common law. Contracts must follow strict rules regarding language, structure, jurisdiction, and legal compliance.

All agreements must be reviewed, translated (if needed), and adapted to Brazilian law to be legally valid.

 The solution? Work with a contract lawyer in Brazil to protect your business and rights. 

Contract Lawyers in Brazil for Foreign Clients
Draft, Review & Enforce Your Contracts in Brazil

Doing Business in Brazil Without a Lawyer? Think Twice. Are you hiring employees, buying real estate, setting up a partnership, or providing services in Brazil? If you're a foreigner, navigating Brazilian contract law without legal assistance can lead to:

That’s because Brazil follows a Civil Law system, not common law. Contracts must follow strict rules regarding language, structure, jurisdiction, and legal compliance.

All agreements must be reviewed, translated (if needed), and adapted to Brazilian law to be legally valid.

 The solution? Work with a contract lawyer in Brazil to protect your business and rights.

Assistance with All Types of Contracts in Brazil

We help foreign clients with:

Click each service to know more.
(some still under construction)

Business-to-Business (B2B) Agreement

Investment Agreements

Convertible Loan Agreement (Convertible Note)

Vesting Agreement

Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)

Letter of Intent (LoI)

Preliminary Agreements

Service Agreement

Purchase & Sales Agreements

Company Acquisition Agreement (Business Purchase Agreement)

Donation Agreement

Licensing Agreements

Technology Transfer Contracts

Real Estate Contracts in Brazil

Loan Agreement

Breach of Contract Representation

Assistance

How We Help Foreign Clients

Our legal team offers complete contract services tailored for international clients:

Why Choose Martin Law?

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Excellent service from start to finish. Very professional communication was above expectations. If needing an attorney in Brazil use this firm
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Pedro is one of the most diligent Lawyers I have met ,he is honest very articulate and shows he really cares about his clients ,and he is more importantly very intelligent and knows exactly what to do to help his clients ..
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Brian Sherlock
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Excellent experience from start to finish. The team was professional, responsive, and made the entire process seamless. Highly recommend their services!
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Carla Santos Lima
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Minha experiência com Mark Martin é indescritível. Eu vinha lidando com advogados muito competentes, mas também sobrecarregados por assédio e hostilidade. No meu caso envolvendo legislacao e cortes estrangeiras trabalhei com advogados capacitados, mas com pouca ou nenhuma compaixão. Havia uma sensação de cansaço no ar. Fiquei feliz por ter contatado o escritório de Mark Martin, gostaria de os ter encontrado antes. Eles desempenham com excelencia em todos os critérios. Expertise impressionante, credibilidade, compaixão e dedicacao, clareza. Sao acessíveis - mais do que eu poderia imaginar. Ficou claro desde o principio que tomaram meu caso com boa intencao e honestidade. Tem tanta luta feia e cansativa nesse mundo.... vale a pena contratar um advogado que atua com valores, etica e boa-vontade. Se eu pudesse daria 20 estrelas.
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Profissionais prontos e capacitados ,me ajudaram quando pensei não haver mais portas ,muito obrigada a toda equipe,Deus abençoe grandemente vcs 🙏
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Lyle Goodman
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Thank you very much, Mark, and to your entire team. Your assistance in helping us obtain our legal documents has been truly invaluable. We deeply appreciate your professionalism, dedication, and support throughout the process. We highly recommend your office to anyone in need of legal services.
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I am thrilled with the experience I have had with Mark and his team. Myself being a US citizen with no knowledge of Brazilian Law, Mark made it so easy and helpful for me to get all my affairs and Brazilian citizenship in order. Thank you!
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Very good service and attention. It's very convenient that the contact can go by WhatsApp, fast and direct. If necessary I certainly like to have this office working for me.
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São os melhores advogados que já conheci para resolver problemas americanos aqui no Brasil são responsáveis competentes e acima de tudo honestos. Para mim 5 estrelas sem dúvidas. Indico os dois para qualquer negócio entre Brasil e Estados Unidos
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Wender Fonseca
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We are incredibly grateful to Dr. Guilherme and Dr. Mark, who helped us resolve our international family law case. From the very beginning, they guided us through each step with clarity and professionalism. They show deep compassion and sensitivity to the emotional complexities of the situation, especially given the international nature and personal stakes of the case. What stood out most was their commitment to uncovering the truth, resolving the matter of efficiently, and minimizing unnecessary legal cost wherever possible. Their integrity and focus never waiver, even as we faced unjust, legal challenges. If you’re navigating a complex child or adult support case, especially when the crosses international boundaries, this team is exactly who you want by your side. They were everything we hoped for in legal representation and more. We are forever grateful.

Frequently Asked Questions – For Foreigners Signing Contracts in Brazil

 Yes. Brazilian law has specific requirements for validity — including format, language (Portuguese), and content. A lawyer ensures your contract is legally enforceable and your interests are protected.

 Yes, provided the contract complies with Brazilian law. We represent clients remotely in litigation or arbitration across Brazil.

Not automatically. They must be translated, adapted, and reviewed for compliance with Brazilian civil and consumer law.

 We prepare compliant employment and service contracts, tailored to local labor laws and designed to prevent liability or disputes.

Consumer contracts are subject to the Consumer Protection Code, which gives stronger rights to buyers or service users. We’ll determine the applicable rules and adjust the contract accordingly.

No. Contracts must be in Portuguese and meet local formatting and legal requirements to be enforceable.

We handle breach of contract claims, litigation, and arbitration, representing foreign clients from start to finish.