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Brazilian judge orders seizure of US swimmers' passports
A Brazilian judge has ordered that the passports of US Olympic swimmers Ryan Lochte and James Feigen be seized, noting 'possible divergences' in their accounts of an armed robbery last weekend.
Top former A&O partner charged in Petrobras probe
The Allen & Overy partner who used to be head of its Dutch practice has been charged by the Brazilian Public Prosecutor's Office in relation to the long-running investigation into oil giant Petrobras.
Brazil suspends WhatsApp in legal dispute
A Brazilian court on Wednesday ordered telecommunications providers to block all access to the WhatsApp phone-messaging application for 48 hours throughout Brazil, as a punishment for WhatsApp's refusal to communicate with the court.
Brazil's cash-strapped government considers legalising gambling
The Brazilian government is in talks with lawmakers to increase revenues by legalising gambling, after they signalled that the government will struggle to overcome a budget deficit by passing a controversial new tax.
Gibson Dunn makes progress on Petrobras internal investigation
There is now media speculation that the energy company will come in for the biggest corruption penalties ever levied, once all internal and external inquiries are completed.
A&O rescues Sao Paolo office by persuading last partner to stay
Without the decision of banking partner Bruno Soares to remain with Allen & Overy, the firm would have been left with just two associates in Brazil's biggest city.
Judge charged in landmark Brazilian trial
Judge Flávio Roberto de Souza has been charged with embezzlement and accused of illicitly taking US$360,000 last year which was used to buy a bullet proof Land Rover and a flat in Rio de Janeiro - throwing the trial into chaos.
A&O loses last Sao Paolo partner as trio move to Paul Hastings
Paul Hastings is to open a new office in Brazil after recruiting banking partner Robert Kartheiser from Allen & Overy, the last A&O partner in that office, as well as two Latin American A&O specialists based in New York.
Irish lawyer faces extradition from Brazil
Michael Lynn left Ireland at the start of the country's property crash and was reported to be living in Brazil as a teacher.
Brazilian telecoms in flux
Telecommunication in Brazil is well-established, but is due for some major changes before the Olympic games.
Norton Rose opens in Brazil
By opening up in Rio de Janeiro, Norton Rose Fulbright will reach coverage of three offices in Latin America and 55 offices worldwide.
Latin America boutique opens to international clients
Juan Pablo Cappello, a senior shareholder in the Greenberg Traurig Latin America Practice is combining forces with three other lawyers to set up a Miami-based international boutique.
Ex-CC lawyer opens Hogan Lovell Sao Paulo office
Hogan Lovells has opened its second Brazil office, in Sao Paulo, with the appointment of Isabel Costa Carvalho, a new partner who was with Clifford Chance for over 20 years.
Brazil telecoms network merger delay
The Brazilian regulator has made a move against the two largest shareholders of Oi and Portugal Telecom.
Brazil prepares for tougher anti-trust regime
2013 is being seen as the year in which Cade, Brazil's competition authority, seriously began flexing its muscles and showed the way it will operate in future.
Brazil sees telecoms surge ahead of World Cup
Telecoms lawyers are seeing a boom in work as the country prepares for the World Cup in 2014 and the Olympics in 2016.
Brazil internet law could scare off multi-nationals
The proposed 'Marco Civil', a law designed to protect internet users, could end up deterring foreign companies from offering their full range of services to Brazilian citizens.
Solicitor arrested in Brazil after leaving £70 m debts in Ireland
A solicitor has been arrested in north-east Brazil on an extradition warrant from the Irish authorities.
Baker Botts opens office in Brazil
Baker Botts is opening an office in Brazil to take advantage of the country's oil and infrastructure booms.
Law firms reap most of Brazil legal spend
Brazilian corporate legal departments are spending more with external counsel in sharp contrast with Europe, according to new research.