Frederico Gustavo de Souza e Straube serves as the Managing Partner, where he leads the strategic direction of the firm. Frederico owns a Master's Degree in International Law at the Catholic University of Sao Paulo (PUC/SP), also has a Post Graduate Degree in Tax Law at PUC/SP (COGEAE), was a Visiting Researcher at the School of International Arbitration - Queen Mary University of London (2013), did a MSc in Construction Law and Dispute Resolution at Kings College London (2009-2010), Member of the American Bar Association (ABA), is a Judge Member of the Panel of Dispute Settlement Chamber of the Arbitration and Mediation Center of the Brazil-Canada Chamber of Commerce, Member of the Panel of Arbitrators of Dispute Resolution at Chamber of Electronic Sports (CARLEE), Member of the Sports Law Commission of the Brazilian Law Society, Associate Member of the British Chamber of Commerce. (Britcham) . Author of books and articles published in Brazil and abroad. Works in the areas of Business Law, Foreign Trade, Arbitration and Mediation, Tax Law, Real Estate, Sports and Electronic Sports Law.
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Founder
Frederico Gustavo de Souza e Straube
Managing Partner and Founder
Expertise
International Law
Get reliable legal advice and assistance for cross-border legal issues with our International Law service.
Military Contracts
We are specialized in defense government contracts, advising companies on public bids (Law 14.261/2021, Law 8.666/1993 or RDC), compliance with national security/ABIN rules, export controls (ITAR/EAR via bilateral agreements), anti-corruption investigations (Law 12.846), administrative/judicial disputes, and M&A with security reviews.
Legal Advisory
We offer personalized legal solutions tailored to meet your specific needs, providing peace of mind and clarity in navigating the legal landscape of corporate and civil law.
Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution
With expertise in litigation and alternative dispute resolution, we aim to provide efficient and strategic support to facilitate successful outcomes.
Real Estate
Our Real Estate practice is a specialized legal area that provides guidance and representation for property transactions, contracts, zoning regulations, and disputes related to real estate matters.
Technology
Helping clients to operate in the technology industry, including intellectual property protection, data privacy compliance, smart contracts and negotiations.
Investment Management
We legally advise fund sponsors, managers, general partners and a wide range of investors, including fund of funds (FOF), sovereign wealth and public/private pensions and companies.
Tax Law
Our tax service empowers clients to make informed decisions and take advantage of tax-saving opportunities within the bounds of tax laws.
Asset Tracing
Whether you need to track financial assets in Brazil, real estate, or other valuable possessions, our Asset Tracing team delivers accurate and reliable results.
Medical Law
Medical Law specializes in protecting the rights and interests of medical practitioners and healthcare institutions.
Immigration Law
Our immigration practice specializes in global residency and citizenship by investment pathways for high-net-worth individuals.
Articles
Brazil's 2025 crypto regulations under Law 14.478/2022: BCB licenses VASPs with AML, capital, cybersecurity rules (effective Feb 2026); CVM oversees security tokens; Receita Federal mandates reporting via DeCripto, taxes gains 15-22.5%, offers asset regularization. Enhances transparency, positions Brazil as LATAM leader.
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Brazil plans defense spending growth: 6% increase to ~$26.4B in 2026, rising to $27.2B by 2030. Key investments: R$53B in Novo PAC for fighters, aircraft, submarines; R$112.9B in New Industry Brazil for tech sovereignty. Extra R$5B/year for strategic projects. Focus: Modernization, technology transfer, domestic industry.
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Discover promising investment opportunities in Brazil for foreign investors, focusing on 2026 trends.
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Article emphasizing the need for parties to independently verify arbitrators' backgrounds under Brazilian Arbitration Law (9.307/1996) to detect undisclosed conflicts or corruption risks, beyond relying on self-disclosure, to ensure impartiality and award enforceability.
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Explorando a temática das regulamentações em IA, a publicação discute os possíveis efeitos indesejados dessas políticas sobre o avanço científico e as liberdades criativas.
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Article summarizes RTX's (via Collins Aerospace) long-term presence and ongoing expansion in Brazil, including investments, local partnerships, and support for Embraer programs;
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Lockheed Martin's $950M FMS contract delivers 12 UH-60M Black Hawks to Brazil's Army, starting December 2025 and continuing into 2026, replacing older helicopters for enhanced capabilities.
Read MorePublicationshttps://www.marcialpons.es/media/pdf/9788566722093.pdf
Contact
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- CEP. 04001.003
- +55-11 9944 55662 - Headquarters
- fgs@straubelaw.com
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