The antitrust and competition practice at Araújo e Policastro Advogados ‘consistently demonstrates an ability to think creatively and provide practical advice’. The firm, which acts for domestic and international companies across a range of industries, stands out for its proficiency in private antitrust enforcement and cartel damages claims. With particular strength in representing claimants in antitrust litigation, Bruno Lanna Peixoto is at the helm of the department.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The Araújo e Policastro team consistently demonstrates an ability to think creatively and provide practical advice. They take ownership of every case and treat their clients' problems as their own.’

  • ‘Bruno Lanna Peixoto is a thought leader. He has done a tremendous job managing a matter that spans four continents. He is always thoroughly prepared. He has the rare ability to perfectly manage knowledge of the law with practical and sound advice for his clients.’

Key clients

  • Itautec S.A. – Group Itau, Part Of Itausa
  • GMW Advogados
  • Concremix S.A.
  • Cobraço – Comercial Brasileira de Aço Ltda
  • Federação dos Hospitais do Estado de São Paulo - Fehosp
  • Sindicato da Construção Civil no Estado de Minas Gerais – Sinduscon/MG
  • Federação dos Hospitais do Estado do Paraná - Fehospar

Work highlights

  • Representing Concremix S.A. in a major recovery action for cartel damages.
  • Retained by Fehospar to file and conduct a collective action seeking injunctive relief and compensatory damages for cartel overcharge.
  • Representing the Cobraço Group in an antitrust recovery action against ArcelorMittal for participating in a cartel, allocating customers, and performing price discrimination.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Bruno Lanna Peixoto

Other key lawyers

Carolina Trevizo