Juliana Silva de Paula

Led immigrant integration through cultural exchanges and language learning events, fostering an inclusive community. Managed back-office operations for language groups, investment funding processes, and coordinated marketing efforts on social media and local outreach. Sought strategic partnerships to expand project reach. Cultivated a motivating environment for volunteers and participants, enhancing commitment through leadership and community-building activities.

Comprehensively reviewing the organisation’s privacy policy, ensuring alignment with the latest GDPR and Latin American data protection laws, reflecting a deep understanding of international compliance landscapes, contributing to the organisation's privacy maturity. Achievements: Successfully aligned the organisation's privacy policy with the latest GDPR and Latin American data protection laws, ensuring a robust compliance framework and reducing the risk of regulatory penalties.

Mediated conflicts between migrants and public or private institutions, ensuring resolution aligned with local legal frameworks. Advised local authorities and NGOs on compliance with integration laws and intercultural policies. Conducted trainings and workshops on rights, legal obligations, and intercultural dialogue. Developed culturally sensitive communication strategies to facilitate social inclusion and prevent discrimination.

Drafted legal opinions and provided counsel on environmental and regulatory matters to ensure client compliance. Represented clients in court and administrative proceedings, achieving favourable outcomes in complex environmental disputes. Authored the firm's Privacy Policy in alignment with Brazil’s General Data Protection Law (LGPD), ensuring compliance with evolving data protection standards.

Law Firm specializing in Corporate/Tax Law Conducted thorough research on corporate and tax law to support preparing legal opinions tailored to client needs. Drafted and reviewed complex corporate agreements, including amendments to Articles of Association to optimize dividend distribution and profit allocation strategies. Prepared essential legal documents such as Shareholders’ Agreements, Memoranda of Understanding, and Meeting Minutes, ensuring legal compliance and alignment with stakeholder objectives.

Law Firm specializing in Maritime and Customs Law Represented clients in disputes involving demurrage and general average, successfully managing cases across multiple jurisdictions. Reviewed and drafted contracts, including Memorandum of Understanding, Option Agreements, privacy policies, and terms of use for startup clients, aligning documentation with Brazilian regulations. Revised international shipping contracts, ensuring compliance with Brazilian law and minimising liability for clients.

Represented clients across all levels of the judiciary in civil, consumer, and insurance law, with notable successes stemming from meticulous preparation and strategic questioning in court hearings. Recovered significant credit amounts for a major university group, consistently ranking among the top performers in the firm and earning recognition as the top recovery attorney for one month.