Luis Inácio Lucena Adams > Tauil & Chequer Advogados > São Paulo, Brazil > Lawyer Profile

Tauil & Chequer Advogados‘ global investigations and white-collar defence practice is highly regarded by clients for its compliance-related work. The team is regularly involved in large internal investigations, enforcement actions, prosecutions, as well as judicial and administrative litigation. Litigation expert Luis Inácio Lucena Adams jointly leads the practice with Michel Sancovski, a key name for large-scale investigations, especially those of a cross-border nature. At associate level, Maria Eugenia Kanazawa – ‘an exceptionally competent and curious professional‘ – and Marcelo Ramos Leite specialise in potential breaches of anti-corruption legislation and enforcement of disciplinary measures.

In association with Mayer Brown, Tauil & Chequer Advogados maintains a strong local presence and is capable of handling disputes for global clients. The litigation department has vast experience acting before the Supreme Court and the Superior Court of Justice in a variety of matters such as commercial and corporate disputes, and appeals to administrative decisions. The group represents clients from a range of industry sectors including mining, finance, and technology, among others, and has seen recent growth in its roster. Leading the practice are Luis Inácio Lucena Adams and Mauro Pedroso Gonçalves; Adams has particular expertise in tax litigation, compliance, and arbitration, while Gonçalves specialises in civil litigation related to agribusiness, real estate, and infrastructure.

Tauil & Chequer Advogados‘ litigation practice is notably active in representing clients from the energy, financial, oil and gas, construction and telecoms industries in public and private law-related contentious matters. In addition to its strong credentials in transactional, contractual, and administrative disputes, the team shines in public law disputes concerning privatisations and concessions. Gustavo Fernandes de Andrade jointly oversees the department with Fabio Peixinho Gomes Correa; both practitioners are skilled in commercial and corporate disputes pertaining to acquisitions, as well as the real estate and oil and gas sectors. Mauro Pedroso Gonçalves and Luis Inácio Lucena Adams are key contacts for litigation before Brazil’s higher courts. Recently promoted partner João Cople is active in civil and administrative litigation, showcasing particular strength in tax, insurance, electoral and social security disputes.