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5 Mistakes Foreigners Make in Brazilian Contracts 2026
Five costly mistakes foreigners make in Brazilian contracts: unenforceable titles, missing witnesses and language traps, plus how to fix each…
05/10/2026Contract Law
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Legal Costs in Brazil: Loser Pays 10-20% Fees 2026
Legal costs in Brazil in 2026: court filing fees, lawyer fees, the loser-pays rule of 10-20%, and when free legal…
27/09/2026
Contract Law
Court Case Duration Brazil: 2 to 4 Years to Judgment
Court case duration Brazil: ordinary civil suits take 2-4 years to a first judgment and 6-12 years with appeals. See…
16/09/2026
Contract Law
Governing Law Clause Brazil: When Foreign Law Applies
A governing law clause Brazil courts will respect needs arbitration or an exclusive foreign forum. Learn what works, what fails,…
06/09/2026
Contract Law
Brazil Court System: Appeals and Costs Explained 2026
How does the brazil court system work? Learn the appeals ladder, TJ and STJ courts, costs, and how long a…
21/08/2026
Contract Law
Brazilian Contracts for Foreigners: 5 Costly Mistakes
Brazilian contracts for foreigners break when built on foreign templates. Learn the 5 common mistakes, like USD pricing, and how…
16/08/2026
Contract Law
Legal Costs Brazil: Court & Lawyer Fees 2026
Legal costs in Brazil explained: court fees are 1-2% of the claim, lawyer fees vary, plus loser-pays fees of 10-20%.…
12/08/2026
Contract Law
How Long Does a Lawsuit in Brazil Take? 2 to 4 Years
A lawsuit in Brazil takes 2-4 years to first judgment and 6-12 years with appeals and enforcement. See realistic timelines…
03/08/2026
Contract Law
How to File a Lawsuit in Brazil as a Foreigner: 2026
Learn how to file a lawsuit in Brazil as a foreigner: apostilled power of attorney, sworn translations, the Article 83…
23/07/2026
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Contract Notarization Brazil: Rules for Foreigners 2026
Contracts need notarization in Brazil if they involve real estate, public deeds, or cross-border use. Foreign documents require sworn translation.…
14/07/2026
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Enforce Foreign Judgment in Brazil: STJ Process 2026
Learn how to enforce foreign judgment Brazil via STJ homologation. Takes 6-18 months. Foreign contracts need a new lawsuit instead.
03/07/2026
Contract Law
Contract Notarization Brazil: When It’s Required 2026
Contract notarization Brazil rules: most contracts need no notary or translation, but property deeds, powers of attorney and court filings…
26/06/2026
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Governing Law Brazil: What Works for Contracts 2026
Brazil is a Civil Law jurisdiction — rooted in the Roman-Germanic legal tradition, not Common Law. That distinction matters enormously…
24/06/2026
Contract Law
Contracts in Brazil for Foreigners: Legal Guide 2026
Reference year: 2026 | Last updated: 16 June 2026 Introduction: Why This Guide Matters If you are a foreigner or…
16/06/2026
Contract Law
Enforce Foreign Judgment Brazil: STJ Rules and Steps
Enforce foreign judgment Brazil: STJ homologation rules, timeline, costs and the service-of-process mistakes that get petitions denied in 2026.
01/06/2026
Contract Law
Commercial Litigation in Brazil in 2026
It is the right question to ask. Brazil operates under the Civil Law tradition, not the common-law system familiar to…
11/05/2026
Contract Law
How Long Does a Court Case Take in Brazil? 2026
You filed a commercial lawsuit in Brazil six months ago. Your lawyer told you it would be “quick.” But you…
10/05/2026
Contract Law
Appeal Court Decision Brazil 2026: Complete Guide
You’ve just been told you lost a contract case in Brazil. The other side breached your agreement, but the judge…
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