Despite its recent history, boutique Vilanova Advocacia has already gained a strong reputation for its ability to handle complex merger control procedures before CADE and antitrust investigations. Brazilian companies and foreign players from the worlds of transport, chemicals, technology and healthcare (among others) make up its varied client base. Former CADE commissioner Polyanna Vilanova brings over two decades' experience in this space; she oversees the practice, which is headquartered in Brasilia.
Testimonials
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‘Vilanova is a very well-prepared firm with a high-quality team in the field in which it operates. We are very satisfied.'
‘The lawyers who serve us have technical expertise in the competition sector that conveys confidence and security in the work carried out.'
Key clients
- 76 Oil Distribuidora de Combustíveis S.A.
- Agro Amazonia Produtos Agropecuários
Work highlights
- Hired to provide legal support before CADE to GSH Corp regarding the unification of its shareholder base with R2 IBF Participações S.A.
- Assisting Simpar and some of its subsidiaries with seven M&A transactions, totalling more than R$1.5bn.