We have teams specialized in asset analysis and asset tracing, using methods that combine legal investigation — through certificates, public records, court databases, and information available in case files — with negotiation strategies. Asset tracing is conducted within the bounds of the law and focused on identifying attachable assets that can secure debt recovery. This investigative intelligence is a pillar of our practice, since locating assets is often the deciding factor between a successful collection and an unrecoverable debt.

The legal basis for asset tracing includes the use of private investigative software systems, as well as those affiliated with the courts (SISBAJUD, RENAJUD, and INFOJUD). Failing to conduct a thorough, technical search allows the debtor to hide assets or commit fraud against enforcement. The consequence of a superficial investigation is enforcement being frustrated for lack of assets, leading to the case being shelved without the debt being satisfied.

The logic applied here is investigative persistence. We don’t limit ourselves to basic systems; we analyze corporate holdings, social media, and property records across multiple jurisdictions to identify signs of wealth or asset concealment through nominees (“laranjas”). Once an asset is located, we act quickly on the procedural front to secure attachment or seizure, preventing the debtor from disposing of the asset before the debt is satisfied.

There’s no guarantee of payment in any collection process, and any promise to that effect should be treated with caution. The outcome depends on multiple factors, such as whether the debtor has attachable assets, the strength of the documentation proving the debt, any defenses or objections raised by the debtor, and whether the debt falls within a judicial reorganization or bankruptcy process. What we can guarantee is technical, strategic, and persistent work — combining judicial and extrajudicial collection, negotiation, and asset tracing — to maximize the chances of recovery. Being transparent about expectations and timelines is a core part of our methodology.

Our collection strategy may involve, for example, renegotiating the debt with the goal of obtaining a stronger contractual structure than the existing one, to ensure the effectiveness of any future legal action, bringing speed and effectiveness to recovering the asset.

The rationale behind our approach is ethics and efficiency. We conduct a cost-benefit analysis before initiating costly legal action. If the debtor is demonstrably insolvent, we advise the client on the best ways to provision for the loss or pursue a tax deduction, preventing the loss from growing due to unproductive legal fees and court costs.

Extrajudicial collection, when successful, tends to take significantly less time than the judicial route, but the exact timeline varies depending on the complexity of the case, the debtor’s responsiveness, and the availability of assets to negotiate with. In more straightforward situations, where the debtor acknowledges the debt and has resources to negotiate, results can be achieved within weeks or a few months. In more complex scenarios, involving uncooperative debtors or hidden assets, the timeline can extend. Our collection strategy is always tailored to the specific case, and we keep the client informed of progress and prospects at every stage. The consequence of an aggressive, untechnical approach is losing the opportunity to settle and creating new litigation against the creditor.

The logic of the extrajudicial route is speed and, where possible, preserving the business relationship. We use well-founded extrajudicial notices that show the debtor that the judicial route will be far more costly for them (given court costs and prevailing-party legal fees). This legitimate legal initiative tends to speed up payment, providing the client with immediate liquidity.