Noerr Brazil Desk BRIDGING MARKETS AND CULTURES

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1 Noerr Brazil Desk BRIDGING MARKETS AND CULTURES

2 NOERR SCORES WITH ITS BROAD CAPACITY AND SUSTAINED QUALITY. JUVE German commercial law firms

3 CROSS-BORDER SOLUTIONS for European and Brazilian businesses European-Brazilian business opportunities represent enormous potential not only for Brazilian companies looking at investing or expanding in Germany or into the Central and Eastern European (CEE) markets, but also for German and CEE companies doing business in or with Brazil. Nevertheless, divergent cultures, business landscapes and unique legal and political environments can make these ventures particularly challenging. With the expertise and experience of our Brazil Desk, we offer a focused full-service gateway to a comprehensive range of legal and tax solutions always tailored according to the special needs of our clients. Our Approach Value: we do not just resolve legal questions that may arise, but also help clients avoid potential pitfalls. Excellence: we are proud of our counselling and negotiation expertise, and are committed to excellence in every aspect of client representation. Relationship: the relationship we develop with each of our clients is based on consistent client interface. We work efficiently, delivering pragmatic solutions while observing a strict code of professional ethics. 3

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5 NOERR BRAZIL DESK Meeting your needs Our Brazil Desk is embedded in the full scope of services of a leading European law firm and provides assistance with respect to Doing business in Brazil, Germany and CEE, including strategic options and market entry analysis M&A deals, including due diligence, valuation, tax structuring and post-deal integration Tax compliance & optimisation Risk and regulatory matters Financial reporting advisory & compliance, including audit & assurance services Our Brazil Desk Our core team includes Luiza Saito Sampaio, a native Brazilian who studied law in Brazil and in Germany and has experience in advising on foreign investments in both countries, in particular with respect to M&A transactions. Dr Holger Alfes and Prof Dr Alexander Liegl, both German qualified lawyers with solid and longstanding experience in cross-border transactions and advice to international clients in corporate matters, are the responsible partners for the Brazil Desk. Internationally oriented teams Our advisers work in internationally oriented teams tailored to each project and with a strong track record in cross-border transactions. We work as a gateway to a comprehensive range of legal advisory services and tax solutions offered by our firm in Germany and CEE. In Brazil, we rely on a network of experienced best friends law firms. The Noerr Brazil Desk Excellent knowledge of the German, Brazilian and CEE jurisdictions In-depth market knowledge of Brazil, Germany and CEE Cultural awareness Fluent communication in Portuguese, German and English Close cooperation with the Noerr French Desk, India Desk and China Desk 5

6 BRAZILIAN COMPANIES Investing in Germany and CEE Germany s most important trade partner in Latin America is Brazil. Recently, Germany reaffirmed its position as the most attractive investment location in Europe and improved in the global rankings to become one of the top five locations worldwide. Located at the heart of Europe, Germany enjoys various advantages for investors: closely integrated infrastructure, qualified workforce, cutting-edge research landscape and high concentration of global players in attractive industry sectors, including the IT & software, automotive, industrial machinery & equipment and chemical industries. Germany s economy has remained stable and positive despite the continuing economic challenges faced by the Eurozone. CEE-Brazilian trade, however, has not yet achieved its full potential. Currently, CEE emerging economies are experiencing an economic upturn with greater stability and growing GDP, which combined with businessfriendly regulatory reforms opens up outstanding opportunities for foreign investors. Noerr in Germany and CEE: Local know-how and an established network in industry, politics and administration, as well as deep roots and long-standing client relations in the German Mittelstand, the medium-sized backbone of the German economy. Traditionally, Brazil maintains very good diplomatic relations with CEE countries. This is evidenced by the various bilateral economic agreements concluded in recent years: Brazil signed double taxation treaties with Hungary, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Ukraine. 6

7 New York Moskau Düsseldorf Warschau Berlin London Dresden Brüssel Prag Bratislava Frankfurt München Budapest Kiew Alicante We assist Brazilian companies in entering Europe including legal advice regarding: Experience (selected transactions): Company formation M&A deals, including due diligence, valuation and post-deal integration Largest Latin American bank: Comprehensive legal advice in Germany including bonds issuances, review of documentation for credit transactions and regulatory advice Joint Ventures Financing Tax Structuring Regulatory Matters Building-up Distribution Systems Protection of Intellectual Property Tax optimisation and compliance Investment protection, compliance and governmental contacts Litigation and defence of commercial interests Brazilian companies active in Germany and Russia: Advice on corporate and M&A activities Various Brazilian companies: Supporting them in their European trade mark strategies, e.g. by registering trade marks for the European Union Brazilian operator in the refrigeration and heating equipment sector: Project for construction of a new plant in Kaliningrad (Russia) Brazilian Embassy in Berlin, Brazilian General Consulate in Frankfurt and São Paulo Museum of Art (MASP): Pro bono legal advice International companies: Advice in matters related to sponsorship of the Rio Olympic Games 2016 and marketing strategies for the FIFA World Cup

8 GERMAN AND CEE COMPANIES Reasons for investing in Brazil The Brazilian market provides abundant and unexplored opportunities: not only is Brazil the world s fifth largest country by population and has the world s largest land reserves, but recent oil and gas finds also carry the promise of turning Brazil into an important international energy player. Brazil is rapidly progressing from a developing nation to an economic powerhouse. Its influence in the global market is rising: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecast showed that the Brazilian economy would be the only BRIC country to grow more than at a precrisis rate after Strong external solvency and liquidity, a solid macropolicy framework, greater fiscal flexibility and a well-capitalised banking sector have allowed the Brazilian economy to absorb the external shock of the global economic and financial crisis with relative ease. The main reasons which make Brazil an attractive investment destination include demographic stability, economic growth, strong domestic market, richness of natural and cultural assets as well as a clean energy matrix. Further, Brazil s position as a net international creditor provides the country with the basis for solid economic growth in the medium run. Moreover, Brazil is a technology leader in ethanoldriven engines and in offshore oil extraction and it is the world s second-largest bio-fuel producer and the world s largest bio-fuel exporter. Last but not least, the hosting of the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Olympics is recognition of Brazil s increasing importance and will continue to bring necessary investments in infrastructure. 8

9 We regularly act as the first point of contact for clients considering entering Brazil and, together with our cooperation partners in Brazil, we provide assistance to validate the market entry strategy and business plan. Our services include: Founding FIEs (Foreign Investment Enterprises) Mergers & Acquisitions Project financing Real estate Legal due diligences Intellectual property and patents Dispute resolution and arbitration Outsourcing Experience (selected transactions): German Internet-start-up: Establishment of various entities in Brazil, Argentina and Chile and various other start-up projects German technology developer: Formation of a subsidiary in Brazil German project and assembly company: Construction of a machinery plant in Brazil German optical networks supplier: International compliance review including its Brazilian subsidiary German renewable energies company: Coordination of legal due diligence of a potential target company in Brazil 9

10 YOUR CONTACTS The Noerr Brazil Desk Dr. Holger Alfes, LL.M. Rechtsanwalt (Germany), Attorney and Counselor-at-Law (New York), Partner Frankfurt am Main T holger.alfes@noerr.com Prof. Dr. Alexander Liegl Rechtsanwalt (Germany) Partner Munich T alexander.liegl@noerr.com Luiza Saito Sampaio, LL.M. Advogada (Brazil and Portugal) Associate Berlin T luiza.saitosampaio@noerr.com 10

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13 ABOUT NOERR International, Multidisciplinary, Sector-Specific Noerr is one of the top European law firms with 500 professionals in Germany, Europe and the USA. We deliver real value to our clients by devising and handling the right solutions to complex and sophisticated legal matters. The Noerr difference is our unique combination of legal excellence, creative thinking, international experience and in-depth industry knowledge. Listed groups and multinational companies, large and medium-sized family businesses as well as financial institutions and international investors rely on us. Interdisciplinary solutions Together with our tax advisors, auditors and management consultants, we also develop sustainable solutions for finance and management by devising integrated solutions tailored to the specific requirements of our clients. This interdisciplinary approach offers our clients seamless, efficient and comprehensive solutions. Industry know-how We understand the businesses of our clients: besides their excellent professional knowledge, our experts also have extensive experience in the industries they advise. Our sector groups range from automotive, energy, banking & finance, and insurance to healthcare, real estate and retail. International network We guarantee top-level international legal advice with our own offices in eleven jurisdictions and a network of top ranked best friends law firms all over the world. Noerr is also the exclusive member firm in Germany of Lex Mundi, the leading network of independent law firms with in-depth experience in 100+ countries worldwide. Capacity in Central and Eastern Europe We are present with our own offices in all major capitals in Central and Eastern Europe. As one of the first western law firms to open offices in the region, we have continuously built on this lead and regularly advise on greenfield investments, joint ventures, acquisitions and divestments in Central and Eastern Europe by investors from all over the world. With more than 100 professionals, we are one of the top law firms in the region. Our offices Alicante, Berlin, Bratislava, Brussels, Bucharest, Budapest, Dresden, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, London, Moscow, Munich, New York, Prague, Warsaw Noerr Group Noerr LLP Noerr Consulting AG TEAM Treuhand GmbH NOERR AG Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft Steuerberatungsgesellschaft 13

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