Everything you need to know about recovering money and cargo from Brazil — answered directly, without legal jargon.
Many debtors settle within 30–90 days after receiving a formal legal demand. Contested court proceedings can take 12–24 months. We always pursue the fastest path first and give you a realistic timeline during the free assessment.
Yes. Brazilian courts fully recognize international creditors' rights. Your physical location does not prevent you from filing claims in Brazil. We act as your complete local representation — you never need to visit Brazil at any point.
Often yes. Brazilian law allows asset tracing across bank accounts, real estate, vehicles, receivables, and corporate shareholdings. Debtors claiming nothing frequently have undisclosed holdings. Our investigation often reveals recoverable value.
At minimum: original invoices, proof of delivery or export documentation, any contract or purchase order, and correspondence with the debtor. Contact us even if your paperwork is incomplete — we regularly build cases with imperfect documentation.
We generally focus on claims of $50,000 USD or more. We assess every case individually and will advise you honestly during the free consultation — at no charge.
Three structures: contingency (percentage of recovery — nothing unless we win), hybrid (reduced retainer plus success fee), or fixed retainer for complex cases. All discussed during your free consultation.
Not necessarily. Even with an auction scheduled, a legal injunction can halt proceedings if filed quickly. We have stopped auctions with as little as 72 hours notice. Contact us immediately via WhatsApp — this is a true emergency.
Yes. As the exporter and original title holder, you retain legal rights to the shipment. We file directly with Brazilian customs to re-establish those rights — the importer's disappearance does not eliminate your claim.
All accumulated fees and damages are part of your legal claim against the defaulting importer. We include all these costs in the recovery action alongside the cargo itself.
For genuine emergencies, we respond within hours and can have legal filings in place within 24–48 hours. WhatsApp (+1 954 326-5611) is the fastest way to reach us.
Neither. We handle all Brazilian proceedings in Portuguese and provide complete English updates. You never need to travel to Brazil or speak a word of Portuguese at any stage.
Strictly. All case information is held in absolute confidence. We publish case studies only with client permission and full anonymization. We never share your information without explicit consent.