Do Good Law Do Good Law

For Families & Philanthropy

Our services

Legal clarity for families
shaping impact across borders

Families operating internationally – whether through philanthropy, family offices, or cross-border life decisions – face increasingly complex legal and governance considerations. From structuring charitable giving to navigating multi-jurisdictional assets, data protection laws, relationships, and responsibilities, the legal landscape requires thoughtful decision-making.

Do Good Law provides strategic legal guidance for families who want to align their resources, values, and long-term vision. We support clients in building structures that are compliant and effective – while remaining practical and adaptable to real-world needs.

Our work combines cross-border legal expertise with a deep understanding of how families and philanthropic initiatives operate in practice.

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Our expertise

What we offer

Philanthropy and Giving Structures
Advising on cross-border philanthropy, including charitable giving strategies, partnerships with NGOs, grantmaking frameworks, and compliance considerations.

Family Office Legal Support
Ongoing legal advisory for family offices and principals. Includes governance structures, oversight mechanisms, risk management, and alignment between family objectives and legal frameworks.

Cross-Border Structuring and Compliance
Guidance on legal and regulatory considerations affecting families operating across jurisdictions, including entity structuring, international operations, and coordination with local counsel.
Impact Investing and Social Initiatives
Legal support for mission-aligned investments and social ventures, including structuring, due diligence, and risk assessment for impact-driven initiatives.


Family Governance and Decision-Making Frameworks
Support in developing clear governance systems for families, including roles, decision-making processes, and frameworks that help manage complexity across generations and jurisdictions.
Advisory on Family Transitions and Complex Matters
Strategic, non-litigation support for cross-border family situations requiring legal clarity and coordination, including relocation, shared responsibilities, and long-term planning.

“When legal decisions are grounded in integrity, families can build impact that lasts across borders and generations.”
Founder of Do Good Law
Camilla Gomes
Who we work with

Supporting families and advisors across borders

We work with families, family offices, and advisors navigating cross-border legal, philanthropic, and strategic decisions across the U.S., Brazil, and other international jurisdictions.

Our practice also includes international adoption and child-related matters, where we provide safeguarding-focused, Hague-aligned guidance to families and accredited professionals.

Fight with us

Independent, strategic
legal guidance

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If you are navigating cross-border family decisions, philanthropic structures, or complex international matters, we provide clear, practical legal advice tailored to your situation.