With a strong presence in highly regulated sectors, including telecoms and financial services, the competition and antitrust department at Pereira Neto | Macedo | Rocco Advogados is adept at handling high-profile antitrust investigations carried out by CADE, standing out for its proficiency in abuse of dominance cases and cartel investigations. Merger control mandates are another core focus for the group, which is also skilled in leniency agreements, compliance and damages claims. The practice is jointly led by a capable trio: competition law and regulatory expert Caio Mario Da Silva Pereira Neto undertakes merger control and conduct work in the telecoms, payment services, auto parts and pharmaceutical industries; Daniel Douek is recognised for his experience in antitrust cases involving regulated sectors; and Ricardo Ferreira Pastore frequently advises on cartel investigations, leniency applications, merger clearances and litigation. Felipe Starzynski Zolezi Pelussi stands out at the associate level for his involvement in complex antitrust cases.
Testimonials
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‘Firm with renowned names operating in the competition space and that provide specialised support to demands with knowledge that goes beyond the technical, but with experience that allows complex deliveries to be carried out and backed by the sector's history.'
‘Body of lawyers who guarantee adequate client proximity and with differentiated service availability. Extensive experience in the field of activity that places them as one of the best regulatory and competition firms in the country. I would recommend Daniel Douek.'
Key clients
- Ambev S.A.
- Cielo S.A.
Work highlights
- Advised Ambev on an investigation opened by CADE following a complaint from HNK BR Indústria de Bebidas (HNK) concerning exclusivity in the beer on premise market.
- Advised Telefônica Brasil on obtaining clearance for multiple network sharing agreements between Telefônica and Winity, the successful bidder for a 700Mhz spectrum authorisation in Brazil's recent 5G auction and a nascent Brazilian mobile wholesale provider.