Machado Meyer Sendacz e Opice Advogados
Machado Meyer Sendacz e Opice Advogados is noted for its ‘assertiveness, experience and broad knowledge of legal issues’, including compliance and white-collar crime. The team often advises on compliance programmes and crisis management, and stands out for its experience in internal investigations and government enforcement. Clients from the financial, technology, real estate, chemicals and mining sectors, among others, regularly instruct the team in the assessment of anti-corruption risks in the context of high-profile capital markets and M&A deals. Juliana Sá de Miranda has a ’deep understanding of compliance‘, covering non-contentious and litigation matters. Associates Gabriela Silveira Viana and Gabriela Estefania Paredes Arcentales often advise on integrity due diligence and risk assessments. Former co-head Marcos Paulo Veríssimo left the firm in April 2023.
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Testimonials
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‘Differentiated technical quality, focused on client demands.’
‘Juliana Miranda has a deep understanding of compliance and is very sensitive to dealing with such a complex subject.’
‘Gabriela Paredes Arcentales is always very attentive and helpful. Juliana Sa de Miranda is objective and didactic.’
‘The firm is a market reference with an excellent reputation and important work for several organisations.’
‘Assertiveness, experience and broad knowledge of legal issues. We have great confidence in the work provided by the team.’
‘Juliana Sá de Miranda and Gabriela Paredes Arcentales provide services with excellence, manage to meet deadlines well and have extensive knowledge of their areas of expertise.'
Key clients
- Caixa Econômica Federal
- Itaúsa
- Contabilizei
- Gran Cursos Online
- Instituto Amazilia
Work highlights
- Assisted Lotus Cidade with the structuring of its integrity program.
- Hired by QMC Telecom to conduct a preliminary risk mapping and review of the client’s code of ethics and conduct.
- Assisted Caixa Econômica Federal in an internal investigation triggered by a sexual harassment complaint.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Juliana Sá de Miranda