Brazil's current economic and political landscape has become a major challenge for entrepreneurs, investors, and owners of significant assets. Failing to consider the internationalization of your business, companies, and wealth is increasingly risky — and demands a new perspective. That's why I invite you to think about it.
"Wealth without planning is an asset waiting for a risk.
Planning without strategy is an intention without direction."
Operating Principle · Dr. Leandro Chaves
Legal and strategic structuring of family and corporate assets, focusing on asset protection, tax efficiency and organized intergenerational wealth transfer.
Structuring of executive leadership transition processes, ensuring the strategic continuity of the business and preservation of institutional culture and values.
Transformation of family-owned businesses into professionally managed organizations, robust governance structures and mechanisms that ensure longevity and sustainable growth.
Architecture of domestic and international structures for asset and business internationalization of assets and companies, in full compliance with Brazilian legislation and global best practices.
Mergers, acquisitions and divestitures with lean methodology: streamlined processes agile, strategic Due Diligence, efficient legal structuring and an absolute focus on value creation for the client.
Advisory and consultancy for the establishment of Exclusive Funds in Switzerland as well as well as Financial Structures, aimed at patrimonial protection and wealth management.
Paonial and corporate complexity demands more than legal expertise alone — it requires integrated strategic vision and the ability to navigate across Law, Accounting, Finance and the international arena — precisely what Dr. Leandro Chaves delivers.
Every structure begins with a comprehensive analysis of the legal, tax and patrimonial situation of the client — without shortcuts or generic solutions.
Each solution is tailored to the specific assets and objectives of the client, considering time horizons, successors and relevant jurisdictions.
From conception to implementation: coordination of legal, accounting and financial teams in Brazil and abroad, with close oversight at every stage.
Structures built to last: legal robustness, adaptive flexibility and alignment with best international governance practices.
Lawyer & International Master Business Advisor
Lawyer with a solid multidisciplinary background in Law, Finance, Governance and Business Management, active in Brazil and abroad with emphasis on Patrimonial & Succession Planning, Corporate Planning, Onshore, Offshore and Holding Structures, Business Succession Planning and M&A and Lean M&A.
Professor and Coordinator of Postgraduate Programs in Holdings, Tax Law, Succession Planning and Corporate Law. Speaker, Mentor and Author. Entrepreneur in Brazil and Abroad.
Undergraduate Degree
Methodist University of Piracicaba
Postgraduate · Lato Sensu
Postgraduate Specialization in Holdings Structuring and Patrimonial Succession
Postgraduate · Lato Sensu
Postgraduate Specialization in Taxation and Legal Structures in the Agricultural Sector
MBA · Lato Sensu
Postgraduate Specialization in Strategic Financial Management
International Master's Degree · In progress
Uneed University · Dissertation: "Internationalization of Business, Companies and Assets — Lean M&A as a Vector for International Entry and Expansion"
Every asset has a unique story. Every business, a particular challenge. The first step is a conversation — discreet, strategic, and without commitment.
Initial consultations of up to 45 minutes, by prior appointment. Absolute confidentiality and strategic approach from the very first contact.
Office
Campinas · São Paulo · Brazil
In-person and remote consultations
Brazil & Abroad