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title: "UKEF local counsel for Brazilian judicial reorganisation proceeding"
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# UKEF local counsel for Brazilian judicial reorganisation proceeding

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ef7e121e-455c-4501-b30f-42cd3d29e47d

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## Summary

The Department for International Trade awarded a contract to Varella Advogados & Associados for the provision of legal services in Brazil. The contract titled "UKEF local counsel for Brazilian judicial reorganisation proceeding" involves representing UKEF in a judicial reorganisation of TSL - Engenharia in Brazil. The procurement method was a Single tender action (below threshold). The contract period is from 1st March 2023 to 1st March 2025.

This opportunity is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) in the legal services industry. The tender was awarded by the Department for International Trade. Businesses with expertise in legal services and experience in international legal proceedings in Brazil are well-suited to compete for this opportunity. The contract offers a chance for growth and collaboration with international entities.

## Notice

This contract is for the appointment of Varella & Advogados Associados (the "VLAW") as UKEF's local counsel in Brazil in respect of a judicial reorganisation proceeding of TSL - Engenharia, Manutencao e Preservacao Ambiental S.A. ("TSL") in Brazil. VLAW will receive the success fees of 15% of any amounts received by UKEF in connection with the repayment of the TSL's loan.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc880ed5-ef7b-4518-b962-6d4462e3df18 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2023 - 1 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VARELLA ADVOGADOS & ASSOCIADOS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2023 at 13:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc880ed5-ef7b-4518-b962-6d4462e3df18

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc880ed5-ef7b-4518-b962-6d4462e3df18
  30th March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ddb01a0c-c208-47d3-af6c-f30aee0b42c8
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