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The promulgation of Constitutional Amendment No. 141 on October 16, 2026, establishes a new framework for working hours in Brazil. The amendment provides for two days of paid weekly rest and a gradual reduction in maximum working hours, without any reduction in pay. For businesses, adapting to these changes requires operational planning and legal analysis. In addition to reorganizing work schedules, employers will need to assess the implications for timekeeping, collective ba

Acquiring a company can open new markets, expand a customer base, and bring in new capabilities. Legal counsel helps assess what is being acquired and structure the transaction. Expanding a business takes time. Entering a new region, attracting customers, building teams, and developing products are processes that usually happen gradually. Acquiring another company can accelerate that journey. Instead of building an entire operation from scratch, the buyer gains access to an e

A shareholder can leave without the business closing, but compulsory removal requires legal grounds, evidence, and compliance with the applicable procedure. One shareholder has stopped participating in operations. Another has begun making decisions that harm the business. The relationship has deteriorated, and the others are asking: can this person be removed from the company? The answer depends on the obligations undertaken, the conduct involved, and the rules governing the

Prevention requires identifying risks, assessing how work is organized, and implementing measures that become part of the company’s daily operations. Targets that are incompatible with available resources, excessive working hours, and workplace harassment can undermine employees’ health. Recognizing these conditions and addressing them should be part of a company’s occupational health and safety management. Following the update to Brazil’s Regulatory Standard No. 1, psychosoc

The rules in effect since 2026 require close attention to profit distributions, shareholders’ income, and the formal approval of corporate decisions. Distributing profits now requires a broader assessment by companies and their shareholders. Following the changes to Brazil’s dividend taxation rules, reviewing the funds available for payment is no longer enough. Companies must also consider when those profits were earned, the terms of the distribution, and its tax implications