Iberian-Brazilian Desk
International platform for projects and investments between Europe and Brazil____________
Spain
Portugal
Brasil
International business law firm
The Iberian-Brazilian Desk (IBD) of Cornea Franz Rechtsanwälte Partnerschaft mbB offers specialized legal advice for companies, investors, and individuals with transnational activities and interests between Brazil, Portugal, Spain, and Germany.
Our fully operational platform provides strategic and legal consulting, connecting markets, mitigating legal risks, and facilitating investments and international projects. The IBD acts as a bridge between the Iberian markets (Portugal and Spain), Brazil, and Germany, offering legal, economic, and organizational support for intercontinental operations. Our goal is to ensure security, agility, and efficiency at every stage of the process, with tailor-made, high-quality legal solutions that meet our clients’ specific needs.
Amanda Hassold
Amanda Hassold
Advogada brasileira (OAB/BA)
Advogada portuguesa (OA/Portugual)
Europäische Anwältin
Verónica Henríquez Posca
Verónica Henríquez Posca
Juristin im spanischen Recht
mit Bachelor of Laws (LL.B., Deutschland)
Jurista en derecho español
con título de Bachelor of Laws (LL.B., Alemania)
Mariana Butzek
Rechtsanwaltsfachangestellte
Assistentin international
Uwe K. Franz
Uwe K. Franz
Rechtsanwalt
Fachanwalt für Steuerrecht
Fachanwalt für Handels- und Gesellschaftsrecht
Abogado Inscrito (Málaga) N° 9524
Partner
Anderson Klabunde
Anderson Klabunde
Juristischer Assistent
Advogado brasileiro
(OAB/SC 14.917)
Janett Lohfing
Assistentin international
Strategic and Cultural Support
We provide comprehensive strategic and cultural support for businesses and individuals looking to operate or expand their activities between Germany, Portugal, Spain, and Brazil. Our deep understanding of the cultural particularities of business and local administrative structures allows our clients to navigate international markets efficiently and securely.
- Support for international transactions: Guidance on cultural particularities and business practices in each country, ensuring that our legal solutions align with local practices and expectations.
- Networking with local partners: Direct access to a strategic network in the markets of Portugal, Spain, and Brazil, facilitating the establishment of partnerships and business alliances.
- Local presence and personalized service: With on-the-ground support in Portugal, Brazil, and Spain, our team ensures continuous presence and provides legal solutions tailored to local needs, with a focus on delivering concrete results.
Additionally, many of our Portuguese, Spanish, and Brazilian clients operating in these countries also require legal support in Germany. We provide full support for these clients, ensuring the integration of their operations and legal solutions across different legal systems, whether in real estate, corporate matters, or wealth issues.
Spain Desk
We provide reliable support to German companies and investors in matters of Spanish business and corporate law, as well as international trade and contract law.
DESK Portugal
Our lawyer provides expert legal advice on real estate purchases, company formations, and Golden Visa applications in the highly attractive Portuguese market.
BRAZIL DESK
Leveraging local expertise, we support your market entry into South America by providing precise advice on Brazilian business law and complex transactions.
Cross-Border & Structuring
The tax and legal integration of international markets secures your long-term success and protects your global business growth.
Our Goal
Our commitment is to offer our clients highly qualified legal advice that guarantees ease and security in operations conducted in Brazil, Portugal, Spain, and Germany. We achieve this through individually developed and customized solutions, tailored to our clients’ specific needs, such as:
- Facilitating local businesses and investments by offering clear, efficient, and solution-oriented consulting, which reduces risks and maximizes opportunities.
• Supporting the expansion of companies into the markets of Brazil, Portugal, and Spain, with local legal support that ensures compliance and legal security in all business operations.
• Structuring legal operations both locally and internationally to provide solutions that meet the specificities of each market, with a focus on legal protection.
• Connecting entrepreneurs, investors, and institutions to create strategic partnerships and enable secure business operations in our markets.
Clients
We serve a wide range of clients, offering legal solutions tailored to the specific needs of each market. This also includes families and individuals dealing with international succession issues, cross-border inheritances, assets abroad, or cross-border wealth transfers, with legal support across multiple jurisdictions.
Our Team and Structure
We have a highly qualified team of lawyers with extensive experience in the legal systems of Brazil, Portugal, and Spain, as well as close connections to the market and legal environment in Germany.
The Iberian-Brazilian Desk (IBD) consists of a multilingual team, ready to serve international clients in Portuguese, Spanish, German, Romanian, and English. This ensures efficient and personalized communication at all stages of the processes.
By combining practical experience in local markets with a deep understanding of the legal, administrative, and cultural particularities of each country, our team offers strategic legal solutions to facilitate navigation between the legal systems of Brazil, Portugal, Spain, and Germany. Our focus is on legal security and operational efficiency, ensuring that transactions and investments are carried out with confidence, agility, and without legal complications.
Our commitment is to provide close and qualified assistance, tailored to the specific needs of each client, to ensure success in their international operations.
NATIVE-LANGUAGE CONSULTING
We provide consultation fluently in German, English, Spanish, and Portuguese (both European and Brazilian Portuguese).
Intercultural Understanding
We are familiar not only with the relevant legislation but also with the negotiation culture and the practices of the authorities in the respective countries.
International Network
Thanks to long-standing contacts with top-tier correspondent lawyers and local partners in São Paulo, Madrid, and Lisbon, we operate with flexibility and speed.
Markets of Operation
Portugal has increasingly established itself as a key destination for international investors, particularly in the real estate sector. The luxury real estate market, particularly in coastal regions such as the Algarve, Lisbon, and Porto, has shown remarkable growth. Demand for high-end properties in these areas remains high, driven by growing interest from foreign investors seeking asset security, quality of life, and high returns. Additionally, the real estate market in cities like Lisbon and Porto exhibits strong demand for both residential and commercial properties, attracting investment funds and private investors. The country also stands out in areas like technology, innovation, and investment funds, with advantageous tax policies and incentives attracting more and more global investors. Portugal also offers a strategic location as a gateway to the European market, making it an excellent option for diversifying international portfolios.
Spain is a key market in Europe, with strong economic ties to Germany and Latin America, making it a strategic hub for transatlantic business. The post-Covid economic recovery and political stabilization have boosted the real estate market, especially in large cities like Madrid, Barcelona, and coastal regions. In addition, Spain is excelling in sectors such as renewable energy, technology, infrastructure, and tourism, with growing attractiveness for foreign direct investment (FDI). Spain’s strong connection with Latin America remains a competitive advantage for companies wishing to expand their operations in this region.
Areas of Expertise
We offer specialized legal advice in the following areas, with a focus on legal security and efficiency in our clients’ operations:
Real Estate Law
- Support in the acquisition, sale, and management of real estate in Portugal, Spain, and Brazil: We provide strategic advice on large real estate transactions, ensuring legal compliance at every stage of the process.
- Structuring real estate investments: Legal advice for investors looking to structure their real estate portfolios efficiently, with a focus on asset protection and maximizing returns.
- Legal management of international real estate assets: We assist with the management of properties and real estate assets across different jurisdictions, ensuring legal security and business continuity.
Corporate Law
Investments and Company Formation
- We provide legal advice to foreign investors, ensuring security and efficiency in transactions and investments in Brazil, Portugal, and Spain.
- Company formation: We assist in the establishment and registration of companies, ensuring a solid legal structure that meets both local and international requirements.
- Large transactions: We provide comprehensive support in mergers and acquisitions, buying and selling businesses, and corporate restructuring, focusing on minimizing risks and maximizing value for investors.
Cross-Border Operations Structuring
Succession Planning and Wealth Structuring
- International succession planning: Legal advice on managing and transferring assets across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring efficiency and minimizing taxes.
- Wealth management in multiple countries: We provide ongoing support to ensure that assets are protected and compliant with the laws of each country.
- Protection of international assets: Legal advice on protecting assets and investments, focusing on the security and preservation of family and business wealth.
LEVERAGE OUR EXPERTISE FOR YOUR INTERNATIONAL SUCCESS
Are you planning an expansion, do you require legal advice in Brazil, Spain, or Portugal, or would you like to optimize an existing structure?
Schedule a no-obligation introductory consultation with the experts from our dedicated desk.
We are happy to conduct our initial meeting in English, German, Spanish, or Portuguese.
