Victoria Arcos
Demarest AdvogadosCompanies from a variety of sectors, including energy, technology and healthcare, routinely turn to Demarest Advogados‘ compliance and investigations practice, which is highly regarded for its ’incredibly technical and knowledgeable compliance professionals‘. Anti-corruption, commercial bribery and breaches of internal control investigations form part of the work the team is regularly involved in. Eloy Rizzo is heavily engaged in internal investigations, especially those of an anti-corruption or multijurisdictional nature. He jointly oversees the practice with recently promoted partner André Luis Leme, who specialises in administrative liability proceedings involving violations of the Brazilian Clean Company Act. Victoria Arcos, who was promoted to senior associate in January 2024, ’masters leniency negotiations and investigations‘, including matters concerning moral and sexual harassment.
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Testimonials
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- 'Working with Demarest (Eloy, André, Victoria, Gabi) is always a pleasure and a learning experience. They are incredibly technical and knowledgeable compliance professionals, who bring the nuances of the legal world to business in a unique way, making clear to executives all the information necessary to make assertive decisions.'
- 'Eloy Rizzo: exceptional and above-average professional, with robust knowledge in compliance and solutions for complex cases. He is a reference in the market and is certainly among the 5 best in Brazil.'
- 'Victoria Arcos: a confident professional, knowledgeable about the subject, with objective solutions to complex issues, she masters leniency negotiations and investigations, always defending the client's interests.'
- 'André Luis Leme: professional with integrity, available and agile, always ready to assist.'
- 'I understand that the firm values the subject of compliance and integrity in its work, periodically producing news with market updates, legislation, and contributing to our cases with this knowledge acquired externally.'
- 'Eloy Rizzo and André Luis Leme are the lawyers who interact with us, and who play an exemplary role in my opinion.'
Key clients
- Atacadão S.A. – Grupo Carrefour Brasil
- Auren Energia S.A.
- EcoRodovias Concessões e Serviços S.A.
- CCR S.A.
- Samsung SDS Latin America Tecnologia e Logística Ltda.
- Oracle do Brasil Sistemas Ltda.
- Braskem S.A.
- Covetrus, Inc.
- Infection Reduction Partners, LLC
- Fujifilm do Brasil Ltda.
- Takeda Distribuidora Ltda.
- Cia de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - FERBASA
- Orthofix US LLC.
- CBMM – Companhia Brasileira de Metalurgia e Mineração
- CNP Seguros Holding Brasil S.A.
- Etesco Construções e Comércio Ltda.
- Suzano S.A.
- CVC Brasil Operadora de Viagens S.A.
- Cerberus Capital Management, LP
- Equinor Brasil Energia Ltda.
- X-Elio Energy, S.L.
- Medtronic Comercial Ltda.
- TCL SEMP Comercio de Eletronicos S.A
- Neoway Tecnologia S.A.
- ZimVie Inc
Work highlights
- Assisted Neoway Tecnologia S.A. with an internal investigation and the negotiation of three leniency agreements amounting to $16.5m with the Federal Prosecution Office of the State of Santa Catarina (MPF), the Office of the Comptroller General of the State of Santa Catarina and recently with the CGU.
- Retained by Oracle do Brasil Sistemas S.A for continuous assistance with multiple internal investigations.
- Advised Grupo Carrefour Brasil (Atacadão S.A) to enhance Carrefour’s corruption risk assessment and prepare the Company’s Corruption Risk Matrix, which is a fundamental part of its global compliance programme, as a multinational entity whose parent company is based in France and, thus, subject to the French Anti-Corruption Law (Sapin II Law).
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Eloy Rizzo
Demarest AdvogadosNext Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Eloy Rizzo, André Luis Leme