Cescon Barrieu
Noted for its expertise in merger filings before CADE, including fast-track proceedings, Cescon Barrieu attracts instructions from a variety of clients, showcasing particular strength in merger control work within the pharmaceutical industry. The team is also experienced in investigations into alleged anti-competitive behaviour, including cartel formation and abuse of dominant position. Co-head Joyce Midori Honda excels in administrative proceedings, demonstrating a strong track record in the negotiation of leniency agreements and settlements with the antitrust authority. Fellow co-leader Ricardo Lara Gaillard acts for companies, investment funds and individuals in interactions with CADE. Thales Lemos, who was promoted to senior associate in November 2022, is also active in the practice.
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Testimonials
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- 'Cescon stands out in competition law for several reasons. Agility, involvement with the client, joint action with the internal legal department and pro-deal vision make it a strategic partner.'
- 'The technical quality of the team and its up-to-date knowledge provides security in decision-making.'
- 'Joyce Honda and Thales Lemos are recommended.'
- 'Cescon's team is unique for its technical excellence, capacity for constant updating, knowledge of the client's business, attention to detail and strategic vision. They are always seeking to know and understand each movement of the client and the client's market, in order to always better serve them.
- 'Ricardo Gaillard stands out - focused on innovations and on the movements of the regulatory bodies, excellent high-level traffic with the authorities, and very respected in the market. The same goes for the partner Joyce Honda.'
Key clients
- Casa & Video
- Compra Agora
- Rohan Ramchandani
- Unimed
- Shell Brasil
- Canada Pension Plan Investment Board
- Videolar-Innova
Work highlights
- Advised Hypera Pharma on the merger filing of the $190.3m transaction through which the company acquired a portfolio of 12 medication brands from Sanofi.
- Advised Valmet Oyj on the filing of its merger with Neles Corporation.
- Acting for BL Industria Otica and Valeant Farmacêutica do Brasil in an administrative proceeding investigating alleged collusion practices involving huma resources in the healthcare products, equipment and related services industry.
Lawyers
Leading individuals
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Joyce Midori Honda, Ricardo Lara Gaillard