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CORPORATE LEGAL SERVICES
This multidisciplinary practice area manages the company’s entire legal framework, from corporate structure to tax, labor and employment, commercial contracts, and dispute resolution.
Our Comprehensive Practice Covers:
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Corporate Law
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Tax
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Labor & Employment Law
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Litigation & Arbitration
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International Trade
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Intellectual Property
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Mining & Energy
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Technology & Life Sciences
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Telecommunications, Media & Entertainment
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Additional Areas Relevant to Domestic and International Businesses
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Nonprofit and Third Sector Law - (Brazil and International)
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Compliance, Ethics & Internal Investigations
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China Desk
Corporate Law & M&A
Murray Legal advises clients in all stages of corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, corporate reorganizations, and strategic alliances. Our services encompass structuring, negotiating, and implementing these deals, including corporate governance, shareholders’ agreements, financing, and tax implications.
Our practice is recognized for integrating technical legal analysis with business strategy, providing clear and secure solutions for complex transactions in Brazil and abroad.
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Tax Law
Our tax practice combines advisory and litigation experience to provide comprehensive solutions for tax planning, social security matters, and customs regulations.
We advise on domestic and international tax planning, tax due diligence in corporate transactions, transfer pricing, negotiation of tax incentives, and representation in administrative and judicial disputes.
Our priority is to maximize results and reduce risks with technical accuracy and strategic vision.
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Labor & Employment Law / Social Security
We provide full legal support in labor and social security matters, assisting companies in litigation prevention and risk management.
Our practice includes collective bargaining, internal policies, expatriates, incentive plans, and restructuring resulting from mergers, acquisitions, and business shutdowns.
We also represent clients in individual and collective claims, class actions, and investigations by the Labor Prosecutor’s Office, always prioritizing prevention and strategic defense.
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Litigation & Arbitration
The firm represents clients in corporate, contractual, and commercial disputes, both before the Judiciary and in national and international arbitration.
We handle complex cases requiring high technical expertise and strategic litigation skills. Our purpose is to deliver effective dispute solutions, preserve client interests, and ensure legal security in high-impact negotiations and conflicts.
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International Trade & Foreign Investment
With strong expertise in cross-border transactions, Murray Legal advises companies and investors on international trade, foreign direct investment, and business structuring in Brazil and abroad.
We provide consulting on international contracts, financing, import and export operations, special customs regimes, joint ventures, and establishment of subsidiaries.
We also support foreign clients entering the Brazilian market, offering legal and strategic guidance across multiple jurisdictions.
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Intellectual Property & Technology
We assist in the protection, defense, and commercialization of intellectual property assets, including trademarks, patents, copyrights, software, and trade secrets.
Our services include registrations before the INPI, assignment and licensing agreements, litigation and administrative disputes, as well as legal support for internet, advertising, and data protection matters.
Our technology practice bridges innovation and legal security, supporting companies in fast-evolving sectors.
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Mining & Energy
We advise on mining and energy projects involving regulatory matters, environmental and social governance (ESG), financing, and industry-specific contracts.
Our work includes due diligence, investment structuring, administrative and judicial disputes, and support with tax and environmental issues.
We partner with investors and operators to support strategic projects in highly regulated and complex industries.
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Life Sciences & Healthcare
Murray Legal advises companies in life sciences and healthcare, covering regulatory compliance, intellectual property, commercial agreements, and governance.
We work with regulators and international partners to ensure compliance and safety in activities involving pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, and healthcare services.
Our commitment is to support innovation and sustainable growth in a highly regulated sector.
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Telecommunications, Media & Entertainment
With deep regulatory experience, we advise companies in telecommunications, media, and entertainment on bidding processes, contracts, regulatory disputes, and M&A.
We act before Anatel, the Ministry of Communications, CADE, and other regulatory agencies, ensuring full legal compliance in high-impact projects.
Our practice connects regulatory insight with innovation, supporting clients in a dynamic and competitive industry.
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Fintech, Startups &
Venture Capital
Murray Legal advises startups, fintechs, and investors at every stage of business development—from concept to international expansion.
Our work combines corporate legal expertise and hands-on industry experience, providing support in corporate structuring, investment agreements, technology asset protection, regulatory compliance, and data protection.
In the financial sector, we advise fintechs on open finance, blockchain, and digital assets, aligning innovation with legal security.
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Nonprofit and Third Sector Law
(Brazil and International)
Murray Legal has extensive experience advising nonprofit and third sector organizations in Brazil and in multiple jurisdictions worldwide.
We assist with the formation and governance of associations and foundations, including bylaws and internal regulations, board structuring and succession planning, as well as regulatory and tax matters.
On the international level, we support nonprofit organizations in expanding to other countries, adapting legal structures to local requirements and ensuring compliance with governance standards, fiduciary duties of directors, and fundraising regulations.
Murray Legal’s distinctive approach combines legal expertise with international practice to strengthen the role of nonprofit entities on a global scale.
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Compliance, Ethics & Internal Investigations
Murray Legal advises companies on the development and implementation of compliance programs focused on corporate integrity, risk prevention, and regulatory adherence.
Our work includes drafting codes of conduct and internal policies, providing training programs, and conducting integrity due diligence in mergers and acquisitions.
We also conduct internal investigations, governance reviews, and the implementation of ESG policies, ensuring legal security and alignment with international compliance standards.
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China Desk
Murray Legal’s China Desk connects Brazilian and Chinese companies in commercial transactions, investments, and cross-border projects.
Our team supports Chinese groups operating in Brazil on corporate, tax, regulatory and labor matters, as well as in subsidiary setup and local compliance.
At the same time, we assist Brazilian companies doing business in China or maintaining commercial relations with Chinese partners, providing support in international contracts, commodity intermediation, joint venture structuring, and expansion strategies.
By combining legal expertise with commercial insight, Murray Legal’s China Desk is one of the firm’s key differentiators in the global market.
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