About Us

Carla Padilha is a Brazilian attorney and founder of a boutique legal family office dedicated to assisting U.S. individuals and families relocating wealth, assets, and life to Brazil.

She holds an LL.B. from PUC-SP (Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo)—one of Brazil’s most prestigious law schools—and a Certificate in International Business Transactions from UC Berkeley Law, combining solid Brazilian legal training with an international, U.S.-oriented perspective.

Carla acts as the legal architect and coordinator of her clients’ transition to Brazil, overseeing immigration, tax residency, asset acquisition, regulatory compliance, and documentation, while working in partnership with financial advisors, investment professionals, and accountants.

Her practice operates as a legal family office, offering end-to-end legal support for:

• Wealth relocation and tax structuring
• Real estate acquisition and asset protection
• International documentation and notarization
• Ongoing compliance and advisory

By integrating legal strategy with financial and investment advisory partners, Carla provides clients with clarity, continuity, and long-term security when navigating Brazil’s legal and bureaucratic landscape.