The British Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Brazil

The British Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro ● São Paulo ● Rio Grande do Sul
Phone: +55 11 3819 0265 / E‐mail: [email protected]
www.britcham.com.br
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THE BRITISH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
AND INDUSTRY IN BRAZIL BRITCHAM
www.britcham.com.br
A Brazil‐wide non‐profit association, whose aim is to further British‐Brazilian business relations, encourage debate on the business environment and develop business opportunities in the British and Brazilian business communities. Operating for almost 100 years in Brazil, it is the recognised UK/Brazil trade association in the country. Britcham has offices in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Rio Grande do Sul.
MISSION
“To be the focal point for the UK‐Brazil business community by providing a forum to foster bilateral trade, investment, services and relationships”.
VISION
1. Be a voice in charting the strategic paths for bilateral cooperation in the future;
2. Influence key policy decisions that affect bilateral relations to improve the business environments in Brazil and the UK;
3. Create enhanced mechanisms for discussion of sectorial and regional issues in and between our countries;
4. Assist in the substantial, potential growth of bilateral trade and investment, particularly between our small and medium‐sized companies or SMEs.
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UK/ Brazil Membership
B2B
UK/ Brazil Governments
UK/ Brazil Business Associations
Matchmaking
Committees and Working Groups
Events
Mentoring
VISIBILITY
NETWORKING
Website
COMMUNICATION
BUSINESS
OPPORTUNITIES
THEMATIC
BILATERAL RELATIONSHIP
SERVICES
BUSINESS FORUM
BRITCHAM
Publications
Social Media
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MEMBERSHIP ‐ Institutional
Why should you become a Britcham member?
An institution with an almost 100 year tradition, recognised by Brazilian and British governments and with Brazil‐wide and international coverage
It is a reference in the business community in both Brazil and the UK
It facilitates British and Brazilian small and medium‐sized companies in their search for the right partners on both sides of the Atlantic
It provides a forum to increase bilateral trade, investment, services and
relationships
It allows interaction with the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), a Global Business Network, which receives support from the British Government, and with the British Chambers of Commerce in Latin America (BritLan)
It works in partnership with diplomats from both nations
Britcham offers members...
Link your brand to an entity with almost 100 years of history
Brazil‐wide membership, regardless of the location of your activities
Free publication of news about your business on Britcham News
40% discount on ads and publications purchased
Committees and discussion groups from various sectors
Participation at closed and exclusive events
50% discount on events
Access to business opportunities via the “Business to Business – B2B” service
Exposure for your product or service to the British‐
Brazilian business community
It provides access to mechanisms to discuss sectorial issues between the two countries
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SERVICES ‐ Business Opportunities
B2B
Comprises of informing members working in an extensive range of activities about business opportunities in their respective fields. Matchmaking
Identifying potential Trade and Investment opportunities for UK and Brazilian Companies, using support from our membership network and 100 years of contacts with Brazilian Business Associations.
Mentoring
Access to advisory and follow‐up services during a British company’s initial installation period in Brazil.
Events Networking at bilateral seminars, workshops and lunches with prominent guest speakers from local and global backgrounds proposed by the thematic committees are organised throughout the year. The events provide an opportunity for qualified networking, information gathering on the business climate and sponsorship opportunities linking your brand, products and services to successful initiatives.
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COMMUNICATION ‐ Visibility
Printed Publications
www.britcham.com.br/compraonline
Doing Energy Business in Brazil
A specialised guide (in English) on the energy market which highlights the principal challenges, trends and opportunitites for potential investors and service providers in this market.
Doing Business in Brazil
The 6th edition (in English) of a specialised guide on Brazilian legislation is directed towards foreign executives and entrepeneurs who plan to invest in the Brazilian market. The publication comprises 22 chapters, bringing together specialist knowledge from the principal law firms.
Legal Glossary
A bilingual publication with more than 50,000 entries, assisting Brazilians and foreigners when using technical and legal terms.
Britain Brasil Magazine
An annual publication with the aim of highlighting events at the Rio de Janeiro, Rio Grande do Sul and São Paulo offices and also promoting and encouraging activities and services provided by Britcham associates.
Directory
An annual, bilingual publication, which provides information on its associates per area of activity and products and articles for those who wish to learn more about commercial relations between Brazil and the United Kingdom.
Online Publications
www.britcham.com.br/cadastro
Legal Letter
A report on legal matters. The articles are contributions from legal firms which are Britcham members.
Events Newsletter
An online publication including detailed information on upcoming events which will be held at each of Britcham’s branches.
General Newsletter
Britcham News
The aim of this newsletter is to keep its audience
informed about the main
events at Britcham and its associates.
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This area allows members to post headlines about their companies for free.
Published daily.
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COMMUNICATION ‐ Visibility
Britcham Website
www.britcham.com.br
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www.facebook.com/
BritchamBrasil
www.twitter.com/
BritchamBrasil
www.linkedin.com/company/
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COMMITTEES AND WORKING GROUPS
Bilateral Relationship
BRITCHAM BRANCHES
Rio de Janeiro
Rio Grande do Sul
São Paulo
Energy, Naval Industry & Offshore Committee
International Business Committee
Business Committee
Ana Beatriz Davi
Rolls‐Royce Brasil Ltda.
Carlos Levy
Legal, Tax & Regulatory
Committee
DS Language Consultants
Gustavo Brigagão
TRADIMPEX Importação e Exportação Ltda.
Education & Training
André Gomes de Oliveira
Emerson Macedo
Associação Cultura Inglesa ‐ SP
Castro, Barros, Sobral, Gomes Advogados
PwC Auditores Independentes
Ulhôa Canto Advogados
Edward Thompson
Working Groups
Vinicius Nobre
Legal & Regulatory
Adriano Schnur
Insurance & Reinsurance Committee
Machado, Meyer, Sendacz e Opice Advogados
Sérgio Clark
Environment
JLT SCK
Bianca Signorini Antacli
TozziniFreire Advogados
Health
Rodrigo Correia da Silva
Correia da Silva Advogados
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ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL
National Chairman
André Brandão
(CEO, HSBC Bank Brasil S/A)
Vice‐Chairman
Treasurer
Francisco Itzaina, CBE
Nicholas Burridge
(VP Controller, Aker Solutions)
Councillors
Honorary Councillors
André Lopes de Araújo
Bill Ballantyne
(CEO, Shell Brasil Petróleo)
(Partner, Ballantyne Advisory)
Branch Presidents and Vice‐Presidents
President Rio de Janeiro Branch
Gustavo Brigagão
(Partner, Ulhôa Canto Advogados)
Antonio Calcagnotto
David Bunce
(Corporate Relations VP, Unilever)
(Partner, KPMG Auditores Independentes)
Fábio Caldas
Denis Daniel
President Rio Grande do Sul Branch
Grazielle Parenti
(Founding Partner, Daniel Advogados)
Jorge Nájera
(Country Manager, British Telecom)
Luis Antonio Gomes
de Araujo
(CEO, Aker Solutions)
President São Paulo Branch
Eduardo Henry
Gilberto Giusti
(Founding Partner, Henry Advogados Associados)
(Partner, Pinheiro Neto Advogados)
Vice‐president São Paulo Branch
Francisco Itzaina, CBE
Rodrigo Correia da Silva
(Founding Partner, Correia da Silva Advogados)
Mario Lindenhayn
(CEO, BP Biofuels)
Nelson Silva
(CEO, BG Brasil)
Marcelo Moura
(Partner, Pinheiro Neto Advogados)
Richard Taylor
(Partner, Taylor Energies)
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SAMPLE OF MEMBERS 10
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Is the Brazil‐UK bilateral market your target?
Achieve your goal
Consult Britcham!
MEMBERSHIP & SERVICES
Fabrício Soares
[email protected]
RIO DE JANEIRO EVENTS
Adriana Kanhan
[email protected]
SÃO PAULO EVENTS
Marcia Dias
COMMUNICATIONS
Adriana Eugenio
Rio de Janeiro Branch
Av. Graça Aranha, 01 – 6º andar
+55 (21) 2262‐5926
[email protected]
[email protected]
São Paulo Branch
Rua Ferreira de Araújo, 741 ‐ 1º andar
+55 (11) 3819‐0265
Rio Grande do Sul Branch
+55 (51) 3022‐1892
www.britcham.com.br
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