Lifestyles Brazil doesn´t charge for referrals. We are community of foreign property investors, owners, and potential owners. One of the many benefits of becoming a member is a possibility to connect with over 400 individuals in different stages of researching, buying, and owning Real Estate in Brazil.
As far as professional services are concerned, they are recommended on as needed bases both by Lifestyles Brazil and individual members.
My personal preference is the law firm of Castro, Barros, Sobral, Gomes:
José Augusto de Araujo Leal
André Oliveira
Castro, Barros, Sobral, Gomes - Advogados
Praia de Botafogo, nº 228/15º andar - Ala "B"
22.250-040 - Rio de Janeiro - RJ
BRASIL
Tel.: 55 21 2132.1855 / 55 21 2132.1809
Fax: 55 21 2132.1856 / 1857 / 1858 / 1859
http://www.cbsg.com.br
They have been successfully used by a number of Lifestyles Brazil members in a vairety of situations. I´ve had great feedback on them in litigation situations, tax planning, commercial law representation...
The firm also represents my publishing company.
They have international presence/expertise and everybody in the firm speaks English.
Jóse Augusto is a senior partner and our main contact. His e-mail is: jaleal@cbsg.com.br
Regards,
Boris