Another area of Public Sector Law that deserves mention is our work in Public Tenders, Bids and Contracts, from the analysis of published public notifications through the related negotiations, monitoring and renegotiating contracts signed between Clients and the Direct- and Indirect-Governmental Administrations.

Advisory services related to Procedures for Expressions of Interest (PEIs). Bidding procedures and the management of public sector contracts, structuring of concession projects, privatizations and Public Sector-Private Sector Partnerships.

Due to the relevance of these projects in the economy, experience is necessary for solutions involving governmental relations, contributing to the preparation, review and analysis of regulatory frameworks, normative structures of public policies, as well as the monitoring of legislative processes, consultations and public hearings.

We advise our Clients on routine and complex corporate structuring and restructuring operations within the scope of joint-stock companies, limited companies, special partnership/unincorporated joint venture, special purpose companies, consortiums, joint ventures, startups, business groups and investment funds.

We prepare all the necessary documentation, such as statutes and articles of incorporation, minutes of partners' meetings, minutes of general shareholder meetings, minutes of meetings of the board of directors, board of directors and supervisory board, shareholder agreements and quotaholder agreements, documents linked to transformation, incorporation, merger, spin-off and transfer of business establishment operations.

We advise our Clients in actions such as general shareholder meetings, partners' meetings, and board of directors’ meetings, among others.

We also work with corporate litigation, defending companies, partners, shareholders and administrators in legal actions and arbitration procedures.

Zeigler Advogados advises its Clients on mergers and acquisitions, private equity and venture capital operations, preparing and reviewing the main draft contracts and corporate documents involved, conducting legal due diligence and participating in all negotiation meetings, always defending the interests of our Clients, but without losing the necessary spirit of concurrence for carrying out operations.

Nossos profissionais reúnem experiência efetiva em operações envolvendo players de diversos ramos e setores, destacando-se as indústrias alimentícias, hospitais e planos de saúde, franquias, empresas do comércio varejista, startups e empresas de tecnologia, empresas da área de educação, indústrias de eletrônica e telecomunicações, empresas de hotelaria, dentre outros.

The firm also retains a professional dedicated to issues of Family and Succession Law, which includes succession planning strategies and the protection of clients' personal assets.

Complementary Pensions are a reality in professional relationships (private Entities/Funds) and in the long-term relationships of society as a whole (public entities/funds), and represent a model that, over the years, has undergone numerous modifications and innovations. 

In order to provide guidance to supplementary pension Entities/funds, Zeigler Advogados has multidisciplinary specialists, taking into account the scope of the topics involved, from consultancy to practical application, seeking the best strategies for adapting to the standards and requirements of regulators, regulatory bodies and inspectors. 

Zeigler Advogados is active in administrative and judicial proceedings, defending the interests of our Entity/Fund clients, always aiming to mitigating risks and seeking the best solutions for the management of these institutions.

In light of their great relevance to the overall economic scenario as important agents of, innovation, technological development and production, Zeigler Advogados advises startups and their respective investors in the various legal areas related to this universe, always seeking to provide greater legal security that can contribute to the success of these ventures.

Among the services we provide in this area we can highlight:

• Idealization of the corporate structure most appropriate for the particular characteristics of the relationships between the partners and the enterprise itself (limited liability company, joint-stock company, special partnership/unincorporated joint venture, partners' agreement, shareholders' agreement, etc.).
• Preparation or review of investment instruments, such as share or quota subscription option contracts, share or quota purchase option contracts, convertible debentures, loan contracts convertible into equity shares, angel investment contracts, etc.
• Adoption of measures to protect intellectual property, especially trademarks and patents.

We advise non-profit entities and organizations of social interest (associations and foundations), in preparing or revising their constitutive acts, statutes, minutes of meetings and other legal documents linked to their governance.

Zeigler Advogados is active in arbitrations and legal proceedings related to arbitration procedures, such as actions to annul arbitration awards..

Analyzing and drafting contracts is not merely writing up a document, but involves extensive knowledge of the client’s business, internal policies and essential values.

This knowledge, combined with legal experience, enables the professionals from Zeigler Attorneys at Law’s to participate in all stages of the negotiation, constantly focusing on what is really fundamental, overcoming difficulties and getting around obstacles that could delay the best solutions or even result in a contractual impasse, without losing sight of the function of the contract with is to protect interests and provide contractual guarantees.

We have several different customer service models in the contract area, ranging from giving support for specific client demands to managing and serving a company’s internal customers directly for all contracts. When providing outsourcing of the contract area, we support the client not only in the preparation and review of documents, but also in developing good organizational and managerial practices, with a review of policies, work-flows and procedures and constantly striving for improvements to make contracting agile and efficient.

Zeigler Attorneys at Law’s philosophy is to always seek out a resolution for any conflicts or to guarantee our Clients' rights and interests through other means, but action in the Courts often ends up being indispensable.

Because of this, our litigation team is made up of highly qualified professionals, representing domestic and foreign clients at all levels of the Judiciary and in any and all Brazil locales, utilizing a broad network of related specialists.

Administrative litigation is a strength of ours and permeates the firm's activities in several other areas, including regulatory affairs, consumer and environmental issues.

Using modern technology effectively is also an essential component in ensuring the best, high-quality results.

Our firm has an office in Brasília, and we count on it for major operations and activities in the Higher Courts and governmental agencies.

Consumer relations involve many different areas, from preventing potentially critical incidents to appearing before diverse administrative and judicial authorities.

This represents a strategic theme in many sectors and demands constant vigilance and remaining up to date regarding rules and jurisprudence that can have a significant impact on the Client’s core business.

Within this area, Zeigler Attorneys at Law specializes in legal matters involving marketing and advertising, including retail sales promotions and in activities in conjunction with CONAR (National Self-Regulation Council).

Zeigler Attorneys at Law works proactively, providing the Client with analyzes and assessments regarding changes in rules and understandings regarding consumer relations, responding to queries and promoting the defense of the Client's interests before administrative authorities and the Courts.

Today, the Environmental is one of the most important areas of Law considering the relevance it has achieved in recent decades.

Zeigler Attorneys at Law is active in several areas, including administrative and judicial litigation, legal opinions, audits, as well as others.

At the same time, we recognize that Environmental Law is multidisciplinary and we believe in building relationships with professionals from other areas who can, together with us, contribute to the most complete and appropriate solutions.

The relationship between private entities & individuals and governmental administration is almost always unequal and, many times, necessarily so.

Understanding the infinite number of rules that govern this relationship is possible only through experience and specialization, essential when working in the main sectors that Zeigler Attorneys at Law does.

The professionals at Zeigler Attorneys at Law are continuously increasing their expertise on issues such as Constitutional, Health and administrative Law, and others, working in the areas of advisory and administrative litigation.

Managing cases and procedures before the Municipal, Federal District Capital, various State and Federal Fiscal Auditing Courts is also an integral part of the work carried out by Zeigler Attorneys at Law.

The practice of Food Law involves synthesizing knowledge from different areas of law as they relate to the production and commercialization of food products. This includes public sector law, regulation, contracts, business solutions, intellectual property, consumer and compliance areas, as well as others. compliance like some of these areas.

However, applying this knowledge to the specific reality of the production chain requires experience and specialization in Clients' businesses, which Zeigler Attorneys at Law has in abundance and demonstrates this through our work for diverse companies, from food producers, manufacturers to final consumer retailers. 

Information is increasingly valuable in the world of business, and protection of privacy has become a major concern, especially after the publication of the General Data Protection Law – LGPD.

We currently operate as consultants in all matters related to data protection and information security, in addition to the development of specific projects involving governance and compliance, always tailored to the business reality and the size of each Client. compliance, always according to the business and size of each Client. compliance, sempre de acordo com o negócio e o tamanho de cada Cliente.

Governance and Compliance Compliance are areas that have risen to strategic prominence in recent years. However, due to Zeigler Attorneys at Law’s performance in sectors subject to international compliance rules long before the relatively recent evolution in Brazilian law, or even related to specific ethical issues, our specialization in these areas is intrinsic. compliance well before Brazilian legislation, or even specific ethical issues, makes specialization in these areas natural.

We provide services in advisory, administrative and judicial litigation, and also in advising companies regarding investigations involving potential violations of ethics and compliance codes. compliance.

Constantly striving for the best solutions for elements such as trademarks, patents, innovations and copyrights is Zeigler Attorneys at Law’s main focus in work related to Intellectual Property.

Zeigler Attorneys at Law offers services on all fronts related to this kind of material, such as registrations, contracts, advisory and litigation.

Our work in the Labor Law area involves advisory and litigation services.

Zeigler Attorneys at Law has a structured customer service area for businesses, focused on minimizing corporate liabilities in this vitally important area.

With the advent of the Internet Civil Rights framework, what has come to be referred to as Digital Law has consolidated. Digital Law is nothing more than the application of general rules of law and specific regulations to the subjects that exist and relationships that form in the virtual world.

Zeigler Attorneys at Law puts a lot of dedication and emphasis on this area which is directly linked to the firm's areas of expertise, such as consumer relations, personal data protection, regulatory issues, contracts, litigation, intellectual property, etc.

Services offered include consulting on applicable standards and good practices, risk analysis, document preparation (EULA), terms of use, privacy policies, etc., and legal issues related to information security and litigation.

Our firm understands the challenges that every entrepreneur faces with tax obligations arising from the establishment of his business and, therefore, we provide Tax Law services, with proactive and preventive characteristics, best practices and a wide repertoire in litigation.