Partner
Gustavo Kanashiro
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Languages
- English
- Portuguese
- Spanish
Contact information
Fragomen Brasil Servicos de Imigracao Ltda.
Av. Dr. Cardoso de Melo, 878 - 5º andar - cjto - 51 - Vila Olímpia
São Paulo SP 04548-003
Brazil
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
More from Gustavo
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
February 9, 2026 | Video
October 16, 2025 | Webinar
February 14, 2025 | Media mentions
