International Advisory & Strategic Management

Experience that delivers results

Consulting on Foreign Trade and Business Internationalization, with a focus on the Chinese and U.S. markets.
30+
Years of experience
200+
Clients served
300+
Completed projects
VM International Advisory is a consulting firm founded by Valeria Mattoso, an International Trusted Advisor, Strategic Manager, and Attorney. We help organizations achieve their goals of expansion in foreign trade and internationalization.

Areas of Practice

Internationalization of Brazilian and Foreign Companies

- Consulting services for international expansion—whether for imports or exports—from planning to execution, with legal certainty and business acumen.

- Strategic plan focused on the internationalization of products, services, and companies, with legal support.

Customs Consulting and Compliance

- Diagnosis, mapping, and management of customs risks with strategic guidance for mitigation.

- Implementation of compliance and corporate governance programs aligned with global best practices.

- Consulting on AEO (Authorized Economic Operator) certification, aimed at customs compliance and benefits with customs authorities.

- Technical opinions.

Optimization of import and export costs (from logistics to taxation)

- Utilization of tax benefits (e.g., Ex-tariff) and special customs procedures.

- Supply chain analysis and assessment to reduce costs in international operations.

International and Customs Law

- Experience in conflict mediation, drafting and reviewing domestic and international contracts, agreements, and regulations involving multiple countries.

- Administrative and judicial defense in foreign trade matters.

Who is Valeria Mattoso?

With over 30 years of experience in the corporate sector, Valeria Mattoso has a proven track record as an International Trusted Advisor, Strategic Manager, and Attorney, helping organizations achieve their goals for expansion in foreign trade and internationalization, particularly in projects focused on the Chinese and U.S. markets. She works at the intersection of Law, Strategic Management, and Foreign Trade, supporting companies in decisions that require technical expertise, contextual understanding, market analysis, and a forward-looking perspective.

“Throughout my career, I have held strategic positions such as Executive Director, General Counsel, Customs Attorney, and Trade Compliance Officer, as well as serving as an international consultant for private organizations and participating in ESG and compliance committees. This experience has given me insights that go far beyond the practice of law, with a focus on management and business strategy.”

Today, I serve as a trusted advisor to companies that operate or wish to operate on the international stage, assisting with import and export projects, the internationalization of operations, the establishment of companies abroad, the entry of foreign companies into Brazil, and international business law, as well as providing customs and foreign trade consulting services

I am actively involved in institutional and strategic forums, serving as Vice President of the Business Council for International Relations at ACMinas and as a member of the Transnational Business Forum of the CNI, the AEB, and the B20.

I serve on the International Relations Committee of the Brazilian Bar Association in Minas Gerais (OAB/MG) and the Foreign Trade Committee of the Brazilian Bar Association in São Paulo (OAB/SP), and am a member of the Foreign Trade Studies Center Foundation (FUNCEX). I also serve as a member of various advisory and board of directors committees.

“My educational background includes degrees in Law and Business Administration with a focus on International Trade, as well as a specialization in Management, specializations in Strategy and Contemporary Business Law, and an MBA in Legal Management and Business Law.”

Customized solutions tailored to your business's specific needs

30+
Years of experience
200+
Clients
100%
Satisfied customers
300+
Completed projects

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