In brief On March 2, 2026, the Ministry of Mines and Energy (“MME”) opened Public Consultation No. 217/2026 (“CP”), available until March 31, 2026, to receive comments on an Ordinance that will set the guidelines for “Access Seasons” – windows during which sector agents may request connection to the transmission grid. The proposed model will […]
In brief Provisional Measure 1,340/2026 (MP), published on 12 March 2026, introduces relevant changes to the tax framework applicable to the oil and gas sector, generating economic, tax, regulatory, and contractual impacts for industry players. The MP entered into force on the date of its publication. In more detail The Brazilian President issued today Provisional […]
In brief Brazil’s Foreign Trade Secretariat (SECEX) initiated the review of the antidumping measure applied to Brazilian imports of butyl acrylate (NCM 2916.12.30) from the United States. Butyl acrylate (C₇H₁₂O₂), also known as butyl acrylate ester, butyl propenoate, or n‑butyl acrylate, is a colorless, flammable liquid with a fruity odor, miscible with organic solvents. The […]
In brief The Brazilian Extraordinary Secretariat for the Carbon Market has announced the private‑sector entities that will join the Permanent Technical Advisory Committee and contribute to the development of the next phases of the SBCE regulatory framework. Key takeaways On March 6, 2026, the Brazilian Carbon Market Secretariat announced the private‑sector entities selected to join […]
In brief On February 12, 2026, the Ministry of Labor and Employment (“MTE”) announced the deadline for submitting complementary information and publishing the Pay Transparency and Remuneration Criteria Report, for the first half of 2026. In more detail Companies with 100 or more employees have until February 28, 2026 to submit the data that will […]
In brief The Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change (MMA) has made three regulatory proposals available for public consultation related to the regulation of reverse logistics for plastic packaging and the structuring of the National Reverse Logistics System. The proposals present new technical parameters, operational obligations, and reporting requirements applicable to manufacturers, importers, distributors, […]
Summary Brazil and the European Union have taken a historic step in international cooperation on personal data protection with the announcement of their reciprocal recognition that each provides an adequate level of personal data protection. The measure was formalized in Brazil through the publication of Resolution CD/ANPD No. 32, dated January 26, 2026, by the […]
Trench Rossi Watanabe has appointed Luis Ambrosio as the newest member of its Executive Committee. A partner at the Firm for 11 years and with more than 28 years of experience in financial law, Ambrosio will lead the firm alongside Simone Dias Musa and Joaquim Muniz. Ambrosio succeeds Claudio Moretti, who served on the committee […]
In brief Today, January 14, 2026, Complementary Law No. 227/2026 (“CL No. 227/2026”) was published, marking the second stage of implementation of the Consumption Tax Reform. The law derives from the conversion of Bill No. 108/2025, sanctioned by the President during the launch event of the Tax Reform Portal, held last Tuesday in Brasília. In […]
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