Our International Presence: A Focus on Brazil

ManattJones recently has turned a more focused attention to Brazil, which is among the major economic growth and investment countries in Latin America. Brazil is experiencing particularly bullish growth, having completed nearly two decades of a major political and economic stabilization process which transformed it into one of the world's most vigorous democracies and promising economies.

ManattJones has worked with companies doing business in Brazil. Its experience includes preparing opportunity and risk analysis, assisting in the purchase of a Brazilian company, and involvement with the Brazilian stock market.

In June 2006, ManattJones significantly enhanced its commitment to the region with the formation of ManattJones Marconini Global Strategies and addition of Brazil partner Mario Marconini. Mr. Marconini, former Trade Secretary, Ministry of Development, and Deputy Secretary for International Affairs, Ministry of Finance in Brazil, has twenty years of experience in international business and government affairs. He has represented and advised government and trade organizations, and domestic and multinational firms in Brazil. He possesses an in-depth understanding of government and business cultures in Brazil and throughout Latin America, as well as international perspectives gained from his eight years in the United States and ten years in Europe.

Headquartered in São Paulo, ManattJones Marconini Global Strategies solidifies ManattJones’ presence in this dominant South American market, establishing a privileged position from which we can help clients, both within or outside Brazil, in an expanding array of business activities such as financial services, construction and telecoms, among others. The combined talents reflected in ManattJones Marconini offer clients unique expertise in market assessment, entry and expansion, international business development, government relations and international advocacy, public affairs, transactional due diligence and political and economic risk assessment in the Brazilian marketplace. While significant opportunities exist in Brazil, the cost of doing business remains high in relative terms. However, this is precisely where ManattJones Marconini can help clients by understanding the business culture and processes, and effectively navigating the bureaucracy.

ManattJones Marconini also brings multicultural perspectives on global, regional, bilateral and Brazilian trade and investment policy while adding to all other areas of pursuit through international cooperation projects involving international trade, finance and development organizations around the world. Although much of the work naturally involves the business flow between Brazil and the U.S., it also extends to neighboring countries.

As Brazil internationalizes its economy, ManattJones Marconini can maximize clients’ opportunities, whether in Brazil, the U.S. or elsewhere. ManattJones is committed to further strengthening its presence in Brazil and facilitating business for clients interested in that market.

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