Our São Paulo Office
Our São Paulo office is in Brooklin, in the south of the city, and is Sene & Araújo’s base in Brazil.
Rua Luigi Galvani, 42, suites 85/86, Brooklin, São Paulo-SP, postal code (CEP) 04575-020.
Brazil · Southeast · south São Paulo.
In person by appointment or by video call. Phone +55 (11) 3197-4573 and WhatsApp +55 (11) 95496-4467.
From here we handle the steps that must be taken in Brazil, such as probate, powers of attorney, certificates and apostilles, for clients who already live in Portugal or are preparing to move.
What we handle from São Paulo
Many matters between the two countries start or end in Brazil. At our São Paulo office, we mainly handle:
- Inheritance and probate in Brazil, in court or before a notary, when there are assets in Brazil and heirs in Portugal. See probate and estate division.
- Powers of attorney so that someone can act for you in Brazil while you live in Portugal. See powers of attorney between Brazil and Portugal.
- Certificates, corrections and apostilles for the Brazilian documents required in Portugal. See apostille and document translation.
- Recognition of Portuguese judgments by Brazil’s Superior Court of Justice (STJ), such as divorces granted in Portugal. See recognition of Portuguese judgments in Brazil.
- Property and assets in Brazil owned by people who live in Portugal: sale, gifts and inheritance. See assets in Brazil.
If you are moving to Portugal
Before the move, it is worth sorting out in Brazil what is harder to do from abroad later: up-to-date apostilled certificates, powers of attorney, your tax position and the assets you leave in the country. In São Paulo, we prepare these documents and agree the next steps with the team in Portugal, such as the visa, the NIF or the citizenship application.
How we work
Whichever office or city you are closest to, Sene & Araújo is always your point of contact. The first step is a conversation, in person by appointment or by video call, to understand your situation and list the documents needed. From there, the team handles the steps in Brazil and in Portugal and keeps you informed at every stage.
If you already live in Portugal, we can meet by video call and, for steps that require someone to be present in Brazil, we check whether a power of attorney is enough.
Our other locations
In Portugal, our own office is in Albufeira, in the Algarve. In Lisbon and Cascais and in Porto, partner lawyers provide local support.
Our other locations
São Paulo
Our own office in Brooklin, south São Paulo.
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Albufeira
Our own office in southern Portugal.
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Lisbon and Cascais
Two partner lawyers for local support.
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Porto
Partner lawyer for local support in the north.
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Where is Sene & Araújo’s office in São Paulo?
At Rua Luigi Galvani, 42, suites 85/86, in Brooklin, in the south of São Paulo (CEP 04575-020). In-person meetings are by appointment.
I live in Portugal. Do I need to travel to São Paulo to handle probate in Brazil?
In most cases, no. Probate and other steps in Brazil can be followed remotely, with a power of attorney and documents sent from Portugal. Each case needs to be reviewed, because some steps have their own formal requirements.
Does the São Paulo office also handle matters in Portugal?
Yes, together with the team in Portugal. You have a single point of contact, and the firm coordinates the steps in both countries.
How do I book a meeting?
By phone on +55 (11) 3197-4573, on WhatsApp at +55 (11) 95496-4467 or through the website form. Meetings can be in person, by appointment, or by video call.
Talk to our team
Tell us about your case: we will reply by email and, if you prefer, schedule a video call.
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