22/10/2025
On the evening of October 16, Souto Correa Advogados was honored as the Best Legal Team in the Media & Entertainment sector during the 5th edition of the Brazil’s Leading Lawyers Awards (BRALLAW), organized by Leaders League Brasil. This recognition celebrates the technical excellence and dedication of our Media & Entertainment team, composed of Leticia …
09/10/2025
On October 8, 2025, Decree No. 12,651/2025 came into force, regulating Law No. 14,874/2024 and establishing the National System of Ethics in Research with Human Subjects (SNEP). The regulation consolidates guidelines for ethical approval, governance, and accreditation of Institutional Review Boards (IRBs, known as CEPs in Portuguese), bringing greater legal certainty to the sector. Topics …
20/08/2025
We are pleased to announce that Fabrine Hartog Soares has joined Souto Correa Advogados as a new equity partner, taking the lead of the Shipping and Port Law practice. Fabrine’s arrival strengthens our Infrastructure & Projects practice and expands the firm’s strategic presence in Rio de Janeiro, in a sector that is essential to the …
01/08/2025
On July 31, 2025, the President of Brazil sanctioned Law No. 15.183/2025 (originating from Bill No. 3,062/2022), which prohibits the use of live vertebrate animals in testing ingredients or finished products intended for personal care, cosmetics, and perfumes. The new law amends Law No. 11,794/2008 (the “Arouca Law”) and Law No. 6,360/1976, establishing new regulatory …
31/07/2025
Em 29 de julho de 2025, foi publicada a Lei Complementar nº 216, que institui o Programa Acredita Exportação e altera diversos dispositivos legais, com impactos significativos para empresas exportadoras, especialmente para as micro e pequenas empresas optantes pelo Simples Nacional e para as empresas beneficiárias dos regimes Recof e drawback. Entre as principais alterações …
25/07/2025
On July 24, the Chambers High Net Worth 2025 guide was released by the renowned international publication Chambers & Partners, and we are proud to announce that Souto Correa Advogados has once again been recognized in the Private Wealth Law category. Our partner Frederico Hilzendeger also maintained his individual ranking in the same category, reaffirming …
09/07/2025
On July 2, 2025, the Brazilian Federal Senate approved the United Nations Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation, known as the Singapore Convention on Mediation (PDL 228/2024). For the Convention to enter into force in Brazil, it must now be promulgated by the President of the Republic — a formal act that will …
07/07/2025
On July 2, 2025, the Presidency of the Republic published in the Official Gazette of the Union (DOU) the promulgation of the vetoed provisions of Law No. 14,874, dated May 28, 2024, marked as the Clinical Trial Law. On June 17, the National Congress overturned the President’s 2024 vetoes. Promulgated Provisions: Article 24, §3 – Requires that the participation of indigenous group members in research be reported to the …
27/06/2025
On June 26, the results for the Chambers Brazil 2025 “Industries & Sectors” and “Regions” sections were announced. We are proud to share the recognitions that highlight our excellence and unwavering commitment to our clients. Industries & Sectors Recognized Practices: Agribusiness Gambling and Betting Healthcare: Regulatory Life Sciences Public Law: Highly Regarded Sports Law Telecommunications …
23/06/2025
The Department of Genetic Heritage at the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change (DPG/MMA) has launched a test environment for the new National Genetic Heritage and Associated Traditional Knowledge Management System (SisGen) module dedicated to non-Brazilian institutions, in order to make it possible to register its activities involving access to Brazilian genetic heritage in partnership …