Rated for its ‘deep understanding of antitrust regulations’, Tauil & Chequer Advogados is a popular destination for clients ‘seeking top-notch legal representation in antitrust matters’. Drawing on its association with Mayer Brown, the firm possesses a ‘wealth of knowledge and experience’ in multijurisdictional cases. Francisco Todorov maintains a broad competition practice covering merger control, cartel investigations and abuse of dominance cases. He jointly leads the practice with Adriana Giannini, who has over twenty years’ experience in competition matters, standing out for her knowledge of the antitrust implications of public bids, and Lorena Nisiyama, who focuses on abuse of dominance matters and negotiations of leniency and settlement agreements. Associate Isabella Giorgi excels in merger control work for technology and agribusiness clients.

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Testimonials

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'With a very refined corporate vision; pragmatic in its recommendations, which is not common in the market.'
'Lawyers are business partners, they understand the problem and help find solutions that suit the client. They are agile in the answers provided.'
'Todorov is attentive, brings solutions and shares alternatives.'
'Very competent professionals with a unique and differentiated expertis.'
Francisco Todorov is very practical, direct and transparent. He is humble and always willing to learn about the company's business to offer the best legal opinion and share his knowledge and experience. An excellent professional.'
'One remarkable aspect of this law firm is their deep understanding of antitrust regulations and their ability to navigate the intricate legal landscape with precision. They possess an impressive wealth of knowledge and experience in handling antitrust matters, allowing them to provide invaluable guidance and strategic counsel to their clients. Furthermore, their dedication to achieving favourable outcomes for their clients is commendable. They approach each case with meticulous attention to detail, conducting comprehensive research and analysis to build strong legal arguments. Their commitment to excellence is reflected in the exceptional quality of their work. In conclusion, this law firm's expertise in antitrust law, coupled with their unwavering commitment to their clients' success, make them an outstanding choice for anyone seeking top-notch legal representation in antitrust matters.'
'The firm's outstanding team of attorneys, particularly the partner Adriana Giannini, demonstrates exceptional professionalism, integrity, and a strong sense of ethics. They prioritise open communication with their clients, ensuring that every step of the legal process is transparent and that clients are well-informed and empowered to make informed decisions.'

Key clients

GE
Microsoft
Nestlé
Bunge Alimentos
AT&T
Yara
SABIC
Biotronik
Alelo
Tenneco
3M
Sony Music Entertainment
Mitsui
Smartfit
Pepsi
Hasbro

Work highlights

Advised Microsoft in the $69bn billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard.
Acted for Smile Saude in the R$300m takeover by Hapvida.
Represented Total Pass in an antitrust complaint filed against Gympass that resulted in an interim relief granted by the CADE Tribunal on appeal.