NORONHA ADVOGADOS is the only law firm based in a developing country with a global presence. The firm has established its own offices in five other countries - Argentina, China, Portugal, the United Kingdom and the United States of America. There are Chinese lawyers permanently working in the head office of the firm in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Additionally the firm has developed an extensive network of correspondent firm’s strategically located throughout the rest of Brazil. In 2000, NORONHA ADVOGADOS was one of the first law firms in the world to open an office in China and since then has continued to maintain strong ties with the Chinese government. The firm’s highly renowned work in Europe, where it has been established since 1988, is constantly recognized by renowned international legal publications. For several years, NORONHA ADVOGADOS is on the Legal Consultants for the World Bank – International Finance Corporation.