Global Law Experts Strengthens Brazil Presence with Elias Jabbour as Exclusive Contract Law Member

Global Law Experts welcomes Elias Jabbour of KLA Advogados as our Exclusive Member for Contract Law in Brazil

Global Law Experts is pleased to announce the appointment of Elias Jabbour, of KLA Advogados, as our Exclusive Member for Contract Law in Brazil. This strategic enrolment strengthens our worldwide network in one of the region’s most dynamic legal markets and ensures clients across the globe have access to market-leading contract expertise in Brazil. In this welcome article we explain why Elias was chosen for this important role, outline the practical benefits this affiliation brings to our international client base, and describe the scope of contract-law services available through our network.

Why Elias Jabbour was selected as Global Law Experts’ Exclusive Contract Law member in Brazil

1. Proven excellence in contract law practice
Global Law Experts selects members based on demonstrable technical ability, client outcomes and professional reputation. Elias’s appointment reflects a recognized excellence in drafting, negotiating and advising on complex commercial contracts. His practical approach to contract design and risk allocation aligns directly with the needs of multinational companies, investors and in-country parties seeking robust, enforceable contractual frameworks in Brazil.

2. Deep understanding of Brazil’s legal and regulatory environment
Contract work in Brazil requires more than drafting skill: it requires up-to-date knowledge of local regulatory regimes, civil and commercial codes, consumer and competition law constraints, and sector-specific rules for areas such as energy, infrastructure, telecoms and financial services. Elias’s role at KLA Advogados gives him day-to-day exposure to this environment, positioning him to advise on contracts that are both commercially effective and compliant with Brazilian legal requirements.

3. Experience with cross-border and multilingual transactions
Global transactions often hinge on contracts that must operate across jurisdictions. Elias’s experience advising on cross-border contracts — including international supply and distribution agreements, cross-border service arrangements and joint-venture/partnering contracts — makes him a strong fit for the Global Law Experts network. His capability to bridge commercial expectations between foreign counterparties and Brazilian law is a key asset for international clients.

4. Practical focus on risk management and enforceability
Contracts are only as valuable as their practical enforceability and risk mitigation. Elias has a reputation for balancing legal rigor with commercial pragmatism: ensuring contractual provisions are clear, enforceable, and crafted to reduce dispute risk. This practical focus helps clients avoid costly litigation and accelerates deal execution.

5. Commitment to dispute avoidance and alternative dispute resolution
Where disputes cannot be avoided, a member of Global Law Experts must be conversant with both litigation and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms. Elias’s approach emphasizes dispute prevention through well-drafted terms and robust contractual dispute-resolution clauses; when necessary he is prepared to advise on arbitration, mediation and litigation strategies tailored to the Brazilian context.

6. Collaborative, client-centered service
Global Law Experts values members who work collaboratively with in-house counsel, external advisors and cross-disciplinary teams. Elias’s collaborative methodology — combining clear client communication with strategic legal advice — helps international clients integrate Brazilian contract considerations seamlessly into global projects.

What this appointment means for clients and referral partners

>> Access to local contract law expertise in Brazil: Clients and referral partners will now have a reliable, vetted point of contact for contract work in Brazil through the Global Law Experts network. Whether for drafting, negotiation, due diligence or dispute prevention, Elias provides local legal perspective with international sensibility.

>> Seamless cross-border support: Global Law Experts will coordinate with Elias and the KLA Advogados team to deliver integrated services for multi-jurisdictional contracts, ensuring alignment between Brazilian contractual provisions and counterparties’ home-jurisdiction expectations.

>> Sector-tailored contract solutions: Elias’s role supports clients across sectors that commonly require specialized contractual frameworks — including energy & infrastructure, construction and engineering, technology and telecommunications, finance and project finance, manufacturing, and distribution/logistics.

>> Practical, commercially minded drafting and negotiation: Businesses will benefit from contract solutions focused on commercial viability, clear allocation of obligations and remedies, and enforceability in Brazil’s courts or arbitral tribunals.

Scope of contract law services available through Elias’s appointment

Through Elias’s membership, Global Law Experts can support a broad spectrum of contract-law matters in Brazil:

1. Commercial and supply contracts: Drafting and negotiation of sales, distribution, agency, supply and reseller agreements tailored to Brazilian market conditions.

2. Service and outsourcing agreements: Structuring master service agreements, outsourcing contracts and service-level agreements that reflect performance metrics, liability allocation and local regulatory considerations.

3. Technology, software and IP-related agreements: Advising on licensing, SaaS, development and data processing agreements, with attention to intellectual property assignment, data protection obligations and export control compliance.

4. Construction, engineering and project contracts: Preparing EPC, EPCM, FIDIC-based and multi-party project agreements for infrastructure, energy and construction projects, including coordination of contractual interfaces and risk allocation.

5. M&A and corporate transactional contracts: Negotiation and drafting of share purchase agreements, asset purchase agreements, acquisition-related commercial contracts and transitional services agreements with appropriate representations, warranties and indemnities.

6. Joint ventures and strategic alliances: Structuring joint-venture agreements, shareholder agreements and consortium contracts outlining governance, exit mechanisms and dispute resolution.

7. Finance and security documents: Drafting loan agreements, security, guarantees and intercreditor arrangements that comply with Brazilian creditor protection rules and enforcement mechanisms.

8. Distribution and franchise agreements: Advising on territorial rights, termination clauses, compliance with consumer law and local regulatory rules impacting distribution networks.

9. Contract audits and due diligence: Contractual due diligence for transactions, risk assessment, remediation recommendations and harmonization of contractual portfolios.

10. Dispute resolution clauses and dispute management: Designing arbitration or litigation clauses to optimize enforceability and enforce contract remedies effectively in Brazil.

Why Global Law Experts chose KLA Advogados as a partner firm

KLA Advogados has a reputation for delivering pragmatic, business-focused legal advice in Brazil. Elias’s seat at the firm gives Global Law Experts access to a team experienced across transactional, regulatory and dispute-resolution matters. This combination of local bench strength and sector knowledge was an important factor in our selection, ensuring clients receive not only Elias’s personal expertise but also the operational backing of a full-service Brazilian firm.

How this benefits international investors and businesses operating in Brazil

Foreign investors and multinational companies engaging in Brazil face unique contractual and regulatory challenges. Elias’s appointment helps international clients navigate:

>> Local compliance requirements that affect contract terms and performance;

>> Tax and labor implications that can alter contractual risk allocation;

>> Sector-specific licensing and permitting constraints that must be addressed contractually;

>> Execution risk and local enforcement strategies for cross-border contracts;

>> Cultural and negotiation differences that impact deal timelines and outcomes.

Global Law Experts’ commitment to quality and client outcomes

This appointment reaffirms Global Law Experts’ ongoing commitment to connect clients with trusted, high-performing legal practitioners worldwide. We carefully vet members for technical ability, client service, and sector knowledge. Elias’s enrolment as Exclusive Member for Contract Law in Brazil reflects those high standards and our dedication to providing our clients with the best possible legal resources in every jurisdiction.

Welcome, Elias Jabbour

We are delighted to welcome Elias to the Global Law Experts network as our Exclusive Member for Contract Law in Brazil. His membership strengthens our ability to support cross-border contracts, complex commercial negotiations and dispute-avoidance strategies in one of Latin America’s most important markets. Clients and referral partners seeking expert contract-law guidance in Brazil can now rely on Elias’s affiliation with Global Law Experts for informed, practical and locally grounded legal advice.

For more information about our global network and the legal services available in Brazil through Elias and KLA Advogados, please refer to Global Law Experts’ resources and member information across our platform. We look forward to the collaborative opportunities this appointment will foster and to supporting clients with world-class contract law counsel in Brazil.