Fully utilising its full-service capabilities, Machado Meyer Sendacz e Opice Advogados‘ compliance investigations and corporate governance practice works closely alongside the firm’s competition, white-collar, labour and environment practices to provide multidisciplinary assistance to its clients. Though primarily known for its crisis management capabilities, the team also shines in administrative defences, leniency agreement negotiations, independent investigations, as well as in the development and evaluation of compliance programmes. Leading the practice is Raphael Soré, an established expert in integrity risks, who joined the firm in July 2023 from KPMG Americas. Juliana Sá de Miranda and former associate Gabriela Estefania Paredes Arcentales left the firm in April 2024.
Testimonials
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‘Service always provided with high quality. The commitment of members of the compliance area to fully meet client demands is clearly noted, and often exceeds expectations. There is visible commitment to deadlines and client satisfaction. The compliance team frequently engages other areas of the firm, notably the public law area, providing comprehensive answers and great depth.’
‘Partner Raphael Soré is a reference in the compliance market. He stands out for his practical experience and extensive knowledge of the topic and other related matters, and for his personal characteristic of inexorably seeking complete client satisfaction. Furthermore, he has a natural charisma that allows him to communicate with audiences of different profiles.'
‘The firm provides personalised service, focused on the best solution to the client's problems, considering demand, available information, available budget and the level of specialisation required to handle cases.'
‘All the team members I had contact with are very competent and concerned about providing the best client support, especially Raphael Soré and Nathália Leiser.'
‘Raphael Soré - always helpful and assertive. Nathália Leiser - serves us very well, and shows knowledge with clarity and precision.'
‘Machado Meyer's compliance team, in addition to being extremely qualified in the topics, is accessible, and innovative, proposes solutions that focus on solving client demands and personalised to real needs. Furthermore, they offer alternatives adapted to reality, in an objective and direct way, avoiding the "legalese", which is often not what we are looking for.'
Key clients
- Caixa Econômica Federal
- Aegea Saneamento
- Souza Cruz
- Henry Schein
- Starboard
- Tupy
- Sterling Check
- Tivio Capital
Work highlights
- Provided Aegea Saneamento with comprehensive compliance consultancy, strategic guidance, and corporate integrity solutions in Brazil.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Raphael Soré