The purpose of the law firm Francavilla is to be a benchmark in the market for its practice synchronized with the needs of its clients, for the technical quality of its work, for the standard of ethical conduct of all of its professionals, and for its social responsibility and concern.

Aiming to disseminate the culture established for more than a decade at the firm, in this Code of Conduct, Francaville describes the main values that guide its practice, undertaking to observe them in an unrestricted and non-negotiable manner in the fulfillment of its purposes.

All partners, associate lawyers, and interns at Francavilla are subject to the rules applicable to the profession and to the Code of Ethics and discipline of the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB) under Brazilian Federal Act no. 8,906/1994 and other acts and decisions issued by the Brazilian Federal Council and by the different Sections of the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB). The present Code of Conduct implies Francavilla’s adhesion to the values of ethics and corporate morality, observing all applicable rules, moreover those which address the performance of harmful acts against the Brazilian or international public administration as set forth in Brazilian Federal Act no. 12,846/2013.

Thus, the professionals working for Francavilla made a firm commitment to the honor, nobleness, and dignity of the profession, and always act with technical autonomy, decorum, loyalty, and in good faith. The values that guide the professional practice at the firm apply to the relationship of Francavilla professionals with their clients, partners, and any third party, such as lawyers defending adverse parties, public servants and agents, and Brazilian and international authorities.

With this purpose, the law firm Francavilla develops its activities based on the principles of honesty, integrity, veracity, fidelity, respect for persons, responsibility, and respect for clients and other parties, keeping the security and confidentiality of information as established in its Data Protection Policy.

Possible deviations from the principles and values defined herein should be reported by any interested person directly to the partners of the law firm Francavilla.

Anonymity is fully and permanently assured.
The partners, lawyers, interns, and collaborators at the firm become aware of and adhere to the present Code of Conduct on the date of its internal dissemination. Any and all current or future member of the firm should observe this Code of Conduct.
Synchronized with its time, the law firm Francavilla defends the professional ethics

General Information

The present Privacy Policy has information on the processing and protection of personal data from users of the website of the law firm Francavilla, Assis Fonseca, Soares Cabral e Albuquerque Sociedade de Advogados – “Francavilla Advogados”.

The purpose of this Policy is to act with transparency and provide clarifications to all parties on the collected data, the reasons why data are collected, and how users can manage or erase their personal data.

When and how are personal data from users collected?

Personal data are collected and stored to identify the user, thus assuring a higher access security to Francavilla Advogados online platforms (websites, networks, and applications). In relation to the systems used by the firm, the personal data collected are usually the name and email address of the user. Personal data can be further collected when the user provides such information with the purpose of receiving current and pertinent content from the firm, such as institutional communications, newsletters and legal articles, invitations, reminders and acknowledgments of events, among others. Personal data from clients are shared with the lawyers at Francavilla Advogados for the provision of law services, being already protected under the legislation that rules the lawyer-client relationship.

Which are the personal data collected on the user?

There is a range of personal data collected for the provision of law services depending on the scope of Francavilla Advogados’ practice to defend its interests, such as registration data and public bank details, among others. Francavilla Advogados only collects the personal data provided by the user and can request updated information whenever required to enable the purposes of this Policy.

Security of stored personal data

Francavilla Advogados undertakes to apply technical measures able to protect personal data from unauthorized access and to inform users in case of any security violation affecting their personal data. The stored personal data are processed under a non-disclosure regime and observing the legal limits imposed. However, the disclosure of personal data under any legal obligation and due to a violation by the user of the present Privacy Policy is admitted. Information required for the law firm’s practice in the provision of legal assistance services can become public by force of their use in judicial processes or administrative proceedings or in compliance with a legal obligation. The provision of information should always take place considering the interest of clients and the protection of their rights. The client agrees with and is aware of the possibility of a potential disclosure of information used by the firm in the provision of legal assistance services insofar as these may become public due to their appearance in (for example) judicial processes. In this case, no liability can be attributed to the law firm. Personal data from users should be stored during the time period required for the provision of the related service or to fulfill the respective purposes of this Policy.

Are stored personal data transferred to third parties?

The use of personal data collected requires their processing, which can be performed by the very law firm Francavilla Advogados or by a service provider specifically hired for this purpose in Brazil or abroad, who should be bound to the terms of this Policy.

Cookies

Cookies relate to text files sent by the website to the computer of the user, being stored thereat by the web browser. The potential storage of cookies by the browser of the user has the purpose of automating the access to the website and memorizing the browsing preferences, assuring a higher speed and an experience more adjusted to the preferences of the user. By consenting to this Policy, the user states to be aware of and accept that a browsing data collection system can be used upon the use of cookies.

Consent

By using the services and providing personal information through the use of the website and by sending data and documents for analysis by the lawyers at the firm, the user consents to this Policy. The lawyers at the firm should provide the required information on the present Policy to the clients, further mentioning this Policy in contracts for law services. By completing the related field in the platform used by the firm, the user states to know and be aware of his/her rights of access, update, and erasure regarding his/her data. Furthermore, the user assures the veracity of information provided by him/her, stating to be aware of the potential legal consequences arising from the undue use of third-party data and of the entry of false or untrue information.

Rights of the user and possibility of limiting the personal data use

The user can request the following at any time: (a) confirmation of processing; (b) access to data; (c) correction of incomplete, inaccurate, or outdated data; (d) anonymization, block, or erasure of unnecessary data; (e) portability of data, to transfer the related these to another service or product supplier upon express request according to the regulations issued by the Brazilian national authority and observing trade and industrial secrets; (f) erasure of the personal data processed with the consent of the data subject, except as provided by law; (g) information regarding the public and private entities with whom the controller allowed a shared used of data; (h) information on the possibility of not consenting to the processing of data and on the consequences of such withdrawal; (i) consent retraction. For any of these hypotheses, please contact Francavilla Advogados through the email address contato@francavilla.adv.br or by mail, signed by the user and sent through the Brazilian Postal Service (Correios), addressed to the headquarters of Francavilla Advogados, located at Rua Tabapuã, no. 81, 7º andar, Conj. 73/74, Itaim Bibi, São Paulo – SP, CEP: 04.533-010.

Changes to the present privacy policy

Francavilla Advogados reserves the right of making changes to the present Privacy Policy at any time, and the related alterations should enter in force as soon as these are published on the website. Therefore, we recommend you to refer to the website on a periodical basis.

Applicable law for the resolution of potential litigations

The Brazilian jurisdiction is elected to settle any controversy arising from the present instrument. Litigations should be sent for settlement to the court of the judicial district of São Paulo – SP, city where Francavilla Advogados is headquartered.

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Phones

São Paulo: (11) 3078-2531 | (11) 3709-2531 Belo Horizonte: (31) 3568-8995 | Fax: (11) 3078-2532

São Paulo

Rua Tabapuã nº81, 7º andar – Itaim Bibi | CEP: 04.533-010 – SP

Belo Horizonte:

Rua Timbiras nº 1936, sala 701 – Lourdes CEP: 30.140-061 – MG