The legal practice that gave rise to what is now Florence2 & Advogados was established in 1951, when jurists Dr. Heinrich Reinach, founder and editor of the specialized journal Steuer und Wirtschaft, and Dr. Hans Schnitzlein, of the University of Würzburg, co-founder and vice president of the Brazil-Germany Chamber of Commerce and Industry—both German nationals—founded it in São Paulo. That same year, Francisco Florence earned his law degree and began an intense and brilliant career.
After serving as a judge in the State of São Paulo for three years, in 1959 Francisco Florence began working with Dr. Hans Schnitzlein. During this period, he had the opportunity to become acquainted with the major German companies that were beginning to set up operations in Brazil, to learn a new language, and to actively witness the major changes taking place in the Brazilian business landscape. In 1965, the firm Schnitzlein & Florence was formed. Some time later, following the passing of Dr. Schnitzlein, the firm’s name was changed to Florence & Advogados. And in 1980, with the admission of partner Antonio Florence, it became Florence2 & Advogados.
With 67 years of experience and service, the firm is currently headed by Antonio Florence, who leads a highly qualified team of experienced lawyers and support staff committed to providing excellent service. Florence2 & Advogados has a well-defined history and continues to contribute to the economic and technological growth of the Brazilian market. Our knowledge, accumulated over so many years, gives us the confidence and stability to address any global scenario and business challenges in a strategic and effective manner.
We understand that, in a globalized and increasingly interconnected world, expanding our horizons is essential. A new chapter in our history began in 2016, when Antonio Florence relocated to Lisbon and was admitted to the Portuguese Bar Association. This move brought us closer to our clients, opened new opportunities, and, above all, enabled us to establish partnerships with Portuguese colleagues in assisting clients with investments in Brazil, as well as South American clients investing in Portugal.
