Your Brazilian Connection
What we do
Successfully operating in Brazil requires more than market knowledge alone. It requires local insight, trusted relationships, practical experience, and the ability to navigate a business environment that often differs significantly from other international markets.
At Ipanema International, we help companies, investors, and entrepreneurs identify opportunities, establish operations, build partnerships, and grow their presence in Brazil. By combining local expertise with an international perspective, we help our clients navigate complexity and turn opportunities into practical results.
Whether supporting market entry, business development, investment projects, public tenders, or relocation, our objective remains the same: helping clients move forward with confidence in one of the world’s most dynamic emerging markets.
Who we are
Lennart Thomas
Founder & Managing Director
Based in the Netherlands, Lennart combines a background in business administration with extensive experience in international business development and market expansion.
Over the years, he has developed a strong specialization in Brazil, building an extensive network across the public and private sectors. His work focuses on helping international companies identify opportunities, establish strategic partnerships, and successfully navigate the Brazilian market.
Languages: Dutch, English, Portuguese, Spanish
Elenice Duarte
Founder & Legal Counsel
Elenice is a Brazilian attorney with extensive experience advising foreign companies, investors, and individuals on legal and regulatory matters in Brazil.
Her expertise covers corporate law, legal representation, immigration, and compliance, providing clients with practical guidance on navigating Brazil’s legal environment. Working between Brazil and Europe, she plays a key role in bridging legal and cultural differences between both markets.
Languages: Portuguese, English
Why Choose us
Local Knowledge
We understand Brazil’s business environment, regional differences, regulatory landscape, and cultural dynamics, helping clients make better-informed decisions.
International Perspective
With roots in both Europe and Brazil, we understand the challenges international companies face when entering unfamiliar markets and can translate local realities into practical business solutions.
Strong Network
Through our network of legal professionals, accountants, consultants, logistics providers, and institutional partners, we connect clients with the expertise required to operate successfully.
Personal Touch
We work closely with our clients throughout the process, providing direct communication, practical guidance, and tailored support rather than standardized solutions.
How to find us
With operations in Amsterdam and BrasĂlia, we are strategically positioned to support clients on both sides of the Atlantic.
From initial conversations in Europe to implementation and execution in Brazil, we provide a single point of contact supported by a trusted network of local professionals and partners.