According to the District report, Brazilian fintechs received US$ 10,4 billion in investments in the last ten years. The amount corresponds to more than 66% of the total resources received by startups in Latin America, that total US$ 15,6 billion in the period. In this expansion scenario, knowing how to manage contractual and legal pending issues becomes essential. That's why, Barcelos Martins Advogados announces a new service area dedicated exclusively to executives, including directors, counselors and C-level professionals
Recognized for its expertise in consulting for businesses and startups, the office structures a specialized squad to handle the bureaucracies involving investments, contributions and partnerships. The decision to create this new area arose from the growing demand for personalized legal services for executives who seek not only to review employment contracts, but also manage more complex issues, such as stock option plans, non-compete agreements and service contracts for professionals acting as Executives as a Service
"In recent months", we noticed a significant increase in the demand for legal guidance among these professionals, that wish to make strategic decisions with security and autonomy, affirmsMatheus Barcelos Martins, co-founder of the office
The multidisciplinary team that makes up this new area is composed of experienced lawyers in business consulting, labor and corporate law, prepared to offer integrated solutions. Among the services provided are the review of employment contracts and service agreements, the structuring of governance agreements, consulting on variable compensation plans – how stock options and phantom shares -, in addition to the analysis of non-competition and confidentiality clauses
The corporate market is in constant evolution, what increases the need for high-level advisory to ensure that all agreements are fulfilled correctly, explains Martins.We are focused on the evolution of the market and the changes in customer needs. We want to expand our service portfolio and further establish our authority in the legal advisory segment, concludes the founding partner.
