How many English-speaking lawyers are there in Brazil?

We list 45, in 9 cities. That is the number whose working language we can trace to a published source, not the number that exists.

Is English unusual for lawyers in Brazil?

98% of the 46 lawyers we hold in Brazil are recorded as working in English. A consular list records the language because the mission publishes it for its own citizens, so the figure reflects who publishes lists, not only who speaks what.

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English-speaking lawyers in Brazil

45 lawyers in Brazil who work in English, in 9 cities. São Paulo (20), Rio de Janeiro (12) and Brasília (4) hold 80% of them.

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Showing all 9 cities.

Brazil45 in 9 cities

Aerial panoramic view of São Paulo skyline at golden hour

São PauloBrazil20EnglishOf all lawyers here20 of 2195%

Rio de Janeiro seen from Corcovado, with Botafogo bay, the boat-filled cove and Sugarloaf Mountain rising over Guanabara Bay

Rio de JaneiroBrazil12EnglishOf all lawyers here12 of 12100%

The white bowl and dome of the National Congress designed by Oscar Niemeyer, with its twin towers and reflecting pool under a bright cloudy sky in Brasilia

BrasíliaBrazil4EnglishOf all lawyers here4 of 4100%

Encanta Moca cable-stayed bridge with Recife city skyline in the background

RecifeBrazil3EnglishOf all lawyers here3 of 3100%

Aerial panorama of Belo Horizonte with a park lake in the foreground and dense downtown high-rises

Belo HorizonteBrazil2EnglishOf all lawyers here2 of 2100%

Panoramic view of Florianópolis peninsula and bay at sunrise from Morro da Cruz

FlorianópolisBrazil1EnglishOf all lawyers here1 of 1100%

Fortaleza waterfront with the beach, moored fishing boats and the downtown skyline

FortalezaBrazil1EnglishOf all lawyers here1 of 1100%

Sunset over the Guaiba waterfront in Porto Alegre, with the city skyline and the Beira-Rio stadium across the calm water and cyclists on the riverside promenade

Porto AlegreBrazil1EnglishOf all lawyers here1 of 1100%

Aerial panorama of Salvador, Bahia, showing Farol da Barra lighthouse and fort on the peninsula with the city skyline behind

SalvadorBrazil1EnglishOf all lawyers here1 of 1100%

Nothing matches that combination.

This page lists every city in Brazil where a source says an English-speaking lawyer works. If you know a provider that belongs here, tell us and include where the language is stated.

Where these came from

These English-speaking lawyers come from 1 source, led by the UK Foreign Office's Find a professional service abroad (45).

Every one of these sits on an official list, the strongest tier this directory carries.

Questions

How many English-speaking lawyers are there in Brazil?: We list 45, in 9 cities. That is the number whose working language we can trace to a published source, not the number that exists.
Which city has the most?: São Paulo, with 20 of the 45.
Is English unusual for lawyers in Brazil?: 98% of the 46 lawyers we hold in Brazil are recorded as working in English. A consular list records the language because the mission publishes it for its own citizens, so the figure reflects who publishes lists, not only who speaks what.