Rated for its ‘great technical performance coupled with excellent practical vision’, IW Melcheds‘ competition practice offers assistance to local and international clients in complex antitrust investigations and cartel cases. Aviation, automotive, transport, consumer goods and infrastructure are key sectors of focus for the practice, which is led by Ricardo Inglez de Souza, whose ’practical technical knowledge‘ is rated by clients. Stefanie Schmitt Giglio, who possesses over two decades of experience in competition law, is also noted. Daniel Elias do Nascimento left the firm in September 2022.
Testimonials
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‘Great technical performance coupled with excellent practical vision.’
‘Ricardo Inglez De Souza has excellent academic and practical technical knowledge.'
Key clients
- Air BP
- MPE – Montagens e Equipamentos
Work highlights
- Representing MPE in an investigation regarding the Car Wash Operation (Lava-Jato) into an alleged cartel among companies that participated in bids for onshore infrastructure projects held by Petróleo Brasileiro (Petrobrás).
- Representing Air BP in the investigation of alleged abuse of dominant position by Air BP, BR Distribuidora and Raízen, in relation to the fuel distribution market at Guarulhos Airport/SP.