International Trade
New Markets, New Ways to Win

Brazil’s growing exports are breaking into new markets. Old trade ties are being strengthened, and new ones forged with China, India and South Africa. Brazil plays a key role in Mercosul and world trade negotiations. Meanwhile, trade laws are becoming more complex. They change frequently and vary by jurisdiction.

At Trench, Rossi e Watanabe, we can help you stay on top of these changes, comply with the rules or lobby for changes to level the playing field. We can also help you find alternative markets and benefit from free trade agreements, both existing and under negotiation. We can advise you on how to configure your products to qualify for trade preferences.

Our Baker & McKenzie network spans across 38 countries, and we work seamlessly across borders to help you succeed in Brazil or any other market. 

How We Can Help

• Trade remedies – We investigate unfair trade practices against your business, such as dumping, subsidies and safeguards. We represent you in international trade disputes pursued with the World Trade Organization or Mercosul, and we help you identify alternative channels for dispute settlement. 
• Trade negotiations – We help you assess and determine local and global trade policies, customs duties and requirements favorable to your business. We also help you pursue competitive market conditions in any jurisdiction through international negotiations.
• Import/export strategies – We advise you on all aspects of your import activities and export transactions to help you compete in Brazil and other world markets – including qualifying for trade preferences, drafting  contracts, complying with regulations and reducing customs duties.   
• Other services – We provide assistance and highly specialized advice on related trade issues, such as intellectual property, environment, tax and transactions.