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Corporate and Governance Law

Strategic corporate planning for family businesses and corporate groups. We structure governance that protects the business, organizes management and prepares the company to grow with legal security.

Governance Business Perpetuity
Protection Asset and Partner Protection

Legal Engineering for Perpetuity

A solid corporate structure is the foundation of any successful company. In Brazil, this means balancing growth needs, partner asset protection and preparation for family succession — ensuring the business thrives for generations.

At Martinelli Advogados, we act as legal architects. From holding company planning to complex shareholder agreements, our corporate and governance consulting is focused on conflict mitigation and maximization of corporate legal security.

Governance for Family Businesses

Corporate governance in family businesses requires a delicate balance between professionalism and tradition. We implement governance models that respect family history while bringing best management practices to ensure business perpetuity across generations.

Shareholder Agreements

Drafting of shareholder and quota holder agreements defining clear rules for coexistence, decision-making, exit and entry, preventing future conflicts.

Asset Holdings

Formation and management of holdings for asset protection, succession planning and tax optimization of corporate groups.

Corporate Governance

Implementation of boards, definition of roles, internal regulations and good governance practices adapted to each company's reality.

Corporate Restructuring

Merger, spin-off, incorporation and corporate transformation operations with integrated legal and tax planning.

Corporate Contracts

Drafting and review of bylaws, articles of incorporation, regulations and all corporate documentation with technical rigor.

Partner Protection

Protection mechanisms for minority and majority shareholders, tag-along and drag-along clauses and preemptive rights.

Our Corporate Methodology

Structured process to build the ideal governance for your business.

1

Business Diagnosis

Mapping of current corporate structure, partner relationships, management profile, existing risks and short and long-term strategic objectives.

2

Governance Project

Design of the ideal corporate architecture, including governance model, shareholder agreements, regulations and personalized protection mechanisms.

3

Documentation Implementation

Drafting of all corporate documentation: articles of incorporation, quota holder agreements, minutes, internal regulations and other necessary instruments.

4

Monitoring and Evolution

Ongoing support in governance operations, corporate conflict mediation, periodic review of instruments and adaptation to new business needs.

What We Do

Complete and specialized practice in corporate law and governance.

Shareholder and Quota Holder Agreements Clear rules for coexistence, decision-making and deadlock resolution
Holding Company Formation Planning and creation of asset and operational holdings
Boards and Committees Implementation of boards of directors and governance committees
Mergers, Spin-offs and Incorporations Planning and execution of corporate restructuring operations
Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation Drafting and review of constitutive documentation
Conflict Resolution Mediation, arbitration and litigation in corporate disputes
Dissolution and Liquidation Conducting dissolution, liquidation and extinction of companies
Corporate Due Diligence Complete analysis of corporate situation in M&A transactions

Structure Your Business Governance

Schedule a consultation with our corporate law specialists. Analysis of your current structure and personalized proposals to strengthen your company's governance.