New law redefines paternity leave in Brazil
Enacted on March 31, 2026, Law No. 15,371 amends labor legislation to regulate and expand paternity leave in Brazil. Below are the main changes introduced by the new law, which […]
New ICC Arbitration Rules Enter into Force on 1 June 2026: Key Changes at a Glance
The Executive Committee of the International Chamber of Commerce (“ICC”) approved, on 23 March 20261, the revised version of the Rules of Arbitration (“Rules”), which will enter into force on […]
Transparency International releases the new Corruption Perceptions Index
On Tuesday, February 10, 2026, Transparency International released a new edition of the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), which ranks 182 countries by public-sector integrity. Brazil scored 35 points on a […]
MME Ordinance No. 125/2026: Changes to LRCAP 2026
1. Introduction The 2026 Capacity Reserve Auction in the form of Power (“LRCAP 2026”) is intended for the contracting of power from new and existing natural gas-fired thermoelectric generation projects, […]
Whitepaper: Ports in Brazil
The Brazilian port sector handled 1,159.6 million tons through October 2025, growing 3.25% compared to 2024. Accounting for 26% of the national GDP, the sector has planned investments exceeding R$ […]
2026 Labor Agenda: check out the complete overview
This will be a decisive year for Brazilian LaborLaw: Brazilian Supreme Court decisions on independent contractor misclassification and digital platforms, new binding precedents from the Superior Labor Court, entry into […]
Brazil Modernizes Leniency Agreements
Brazilian authorities have taken an important step forward in strengthening the country’s compliance and anticorruption framework. With the objective of enhancing the fight against corruption and improving asset recovery mechanisms, […]
Electricity Sector Reform: Enactment of Law No. 15,269/2025
The Federal Government published on November 25, Law No. 15,269, originating from Provisional Measure No. 1,304/2025, which establishes measures for the modernization of the Brazilian electricity sector. The provisions vetoed […]