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Corporate and commercial law across borders

Companies, contracts and transactions in Australia, New Zealand, Portugal and Brazil — advised by one lawyer who can read the documents on both sides of the deal.

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Businesses that operate in more than one country meet more than one company law. We form and structure entities, draft and negotiate the agreements between owners, and handle the transactions — investments, acquisitions, joint ventures — where the parties sit in different jurisdictions.

Because we are admitted in each of the four countries, an Australian company buying into a Brazilian business, or a Portuguese founder setting up in Australia, deals with one adviser who understands both systems and where they conflict.

Who this is for

  • Founders and SMEs expanding into a second country
  • Investors entering Australian, Portuguese or Brazilian companies
  • Family businesses with members in more than one country
  • Boards needing cross-border governance advice

What we do

  • Company formation and group structuring in Australia, New Zealand, Portugal and Brazil
  • Shareholder and partnership agreements, rights and exits
  • Mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and investment rounds
  • Commercial contracts, distribution and agency agreements
  • Directors' duties, governance and regulatory compliance
  • Shareholder and director disputes
  • International arbitration and cross-border enforcement

How it works

Structuring consultation

We identify the entity, ownership and governance structure that works in every country involved — and its tax and migration consequences.

Documents and negotiation

We draft and negotiate the agreements in the language of the counterparty where needed, with consistent terms across jurisdictions.

Completion and compliance

Filings, registrations and ongoing obligations are completed and calendared.

Questions

Can you set up a company in Brazil for an Australian business?

Yes — including foreign-investor registration with the Central Bank, corporate documents and local representation requirements.

Do you draft in Portuguese?

Yes. Agreements can be prepared in English and Portuguese, with a governing-language clause.

Do you handle disputes between shareholders?

Yes, from negotiation and mediation through to litigation or arbitration — see our dispute resolution page.

Talk to us about corporate & commercial law.

A short message with the countries involved is enough to start. We reply within one business day.