Publications - Ernesto Borges Advogados

Infrastructure 28/06/2024

WHAT IS THE PENALTY FOR THOSE WHO STEAL WATER FROM NEIGHBORING PROPERTIES?

As concerns the above inquiry, it should be made clear that stealing water from neighboring properties or from the network itself is considered a theft crime, pursuant to the Brazilian Penal Code, which sets forth in Article 155: Imprisonment: one (1) to four (4) years, in addition to a fine. While on the subject, depending…

Sem categoria 28/06/2024

Recognized by Chambers Brazil: Industries & Sectors 2024

We are pleased to announce that Ernesto Borges Advogados has been recognized by the Chambers Brazil 2024 Guide, published by Chambers and Partners, ranked in the following categories: – Chambers Brazil – Industries & Sectors 2024 – Agribusiness – Chambers Central-West: General Business Law The firm had four of its partners individually recognized, listed among…

Infrastructure 14/06/2024

INFRASTRUCTURE DEBENTURES: A COUNTRY INVESTMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY

Considering the recent environmental disaster in Rio Grande do Sul, one wonders how the restoration and restructuring of this State will be carried out, especially of the structures that serve the entire population in the various areas. In Brazil, infrastructure financing can be performed in several ways, using both public and private funds, which covers…

Administrative and Public Law 14/06/2024

ELIMINATION OF RED TAPE AND DEJUDICIALIZATION AS KEY APPROACHES OF THE NEW CIVIL CODE DRAFT

After the independence of Brazil, institutes of Roman and canon law, Philippine Ordinances, and several uncodified domestic and foreign laws came into play for regulating private law relations. The true and perfect legislative chaos. Thus, the preparation of the Brazilian Civil Code was imperative, in order to deal with the applicable rules of private law, regulating…