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Gustavo Kanashiro

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Av. Dr. Cardoso de Melo, 878 - 5º andar - cjto - 51 - Vila Olímpia

São Paulo SP 04548-003

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Av. Dr. Cardoso de Melo, 878 - 5º andar - cjto - 51 - Vila Olímpia

São Paulo SP 04548-003

Brazil

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With more than 25 years in the legal profession and 20 years as an immigration and corporate attorney, Gustavo is a trusted advisor to businesses and individuals navigating complex immigration challenges.

He represents a diverse portfolio of corporate clients across industries such as finance, insurance, media, oil and gas, energy, healthcare, aviation and consumer products, as well as multinational conglomerates. In addition, Gustavo provides strategic counsel to entrepreneurs and high-net-worth individuals, helping them align their investment goals with inbound and outbound immigration strategies. He also has experience providing strategic guidance on corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions, compliance, commercial agreements, labor and employment, and insurance and reinsurance.

Gustavo leads Fragomen Brazil’s Customer Relationship team, ensuring every client’s journey is seamless from onboarding to final service delivery. By prioritizing quality and satisfaction, he ensures that clients benefit from tailored, high-impact solutions that meet their business and personal objectives, both in Brazil and across Fragomen’s global network.

Gustavo speaks English, Portuguese and Spanish.

Education

  • Fundação Getúlio Vargas, Post-Graduation Studies in Economics and Corporate Law, 2005
  • Faculdades Integradas de Guarulhos, J.D., 2003

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Admissions

Bar Admissions: Ordem dos Advogados do Brasil (São Paulo)

Professional accomplishments

Member, The Law Society, Brazil

Publications and lectures

Interviewed, “Migração deve ser encarada como alternativa para desenvolvimento, diz novo sócio da Fragomen no Brasil.” MigraMundo, 10 February 2025.

Quoted, “Estados Unidos abrem as portas para luso-brasileiros investirem no país.” Público Brasil, 6 October 2024.

Speaker, “Back to Basics.” Brazil Migration Series, Fragomen, 22 August 2024.

Speaker, “Immigration Issues on Brazil.” Lecture, Annual Strategic Global Workforce Management Forum (sponsored by the National Foreign Trade Council), New York, NY, July 11-12, 2012.

Gustavo’s insights

March 4, 2026 | Seminar

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February 9, 2026 | Video

Samba, Stamps and Seleção: Moving Football Across South America | #FragomenFC - Ep. 14Read more

October 16, 2025 | Webinar

Entenda o novo Decreto: Atividades Técnicas sob Status de VisitanteRead more
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T:+55 11 3506 5250

São Paulo

Fragomen Brasil Servicos de Imigracao Ltda.

Av. Dr. Cardoso de Melo, 878 - 5º andar - cjto - 51 - Vila Olímpia

São Paulo SP 04548-003

Brazil

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Gustavo’s insights

March 4, 2026 | Seminar

Programa de Investidores EB-5 e o Trump Gold CardRead more

February 9, 2026 | Video

Samba, Stamps and Seleção: Moving Football Across South America | #FragomenFC - Ep. 14Read more

October 16, 2025 | Webinar

Entenda o novo Decreto: Atividades Técnicas sob Status de VisitanteRead more
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Fragomen Brasil Servicos de Imigracao Ltda.

Av. Dr. Cardoso de Melo, 878 - 5º andar - cjto - 51 - Vila Olímpia

São Paulo SP 04548-003

Brazil

Connect via Linkedin

Gustavo’s insights

March 4, 2026 | Seminar

Programa de Investidores EB-5 e o Trump Gold CardRead more

February 9, 2026 | Video

Samba, Stamps and Seleção: Moving Football Across South America | #FragomenFC - Ep. 14Read more

October 16, 2025 | Webinar

Entenda o novo Decreto: Atividades Técnicas sob Status de VisitanteRead more
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Av. Dr. Cardoso de Melo, 878 - 5º andar - cjto - 51 - Vila Olímpia

São Paulo SP 04548-003

Brazil

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February 9, 2026 | Video

Samba, Stamps and Seleção: Moving Football Across South America | #FragomenFC - Ep. 14Read more

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