Rodrigo is the ultimate fixer for foreign companies entering or operating in Brazil and South America. Based in São Paulo, Rodrigo uses his legal and business experience, combined with a vast array of South American contacts and knowledge, to help companies from all over the world conduct business in Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay. Experienced in and knowledgeable about the Asia-Pacific region, he has a strong history serving as a bridge to South America for firms headquartered in Asia and Australasia, especially in the areas of due diligence, contract negotiation and arbitration.
On Tuesday, June 8, the Brazilian Chamber of Deputies’ Special Commission very narrowly approved a bill authorizing cannabis cultivation for medicinal, veterinary, scientific, and industrial use. Government supporters tried their best to prevent the legislation from heading to the upper house for final approval, but Deputy Luciano Ducci’s crucial vote ensured the bill survived. While
