Tauil & Chequer Advogados ‘is a top choice for any compliance and investigations matter in Brazil’. Some of the country’s largest companies and several international household names in the technology, infrastructure and energy sectors, among others, turn to the firm for assistance in internal investigations, administrative liability proceedings and in the review and enhancement of their compliance programmes. Former Attorney-General of Brazil Luis Inácio Lucena Adams, who is based in Brasília, heads the practice alongside Michel Sancovski in São Paulo, ’a seasoned expert who can easily handle the most complex and sophisticated cases‘, including cross-border investigations which require cooperation with Brazilian and US authorities. Key support is offered by a strong team of associates: Maria Eugenia Kanazawa has extensive experience in anti-corruption and tax-related compliance matters; Marcelo Ramos Leite is singled out for his track record in internal investigations; and Rio de Janeiro-based Luiz Santiago focuses on enforcement actions, investigations and due diligence. All practitioners sit in the São Paulo office, unless stated otherwise.

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‘The firm has qualified professionals dedicated to solving the demands of the client.'
‘Maria Eugenia Kanazawa is an exemplary professional, qualified and fully committed to the firm/client relationship.’
‘Tauil & Chequer is a top choice for any compliance and investigations matter in Brazil. The team leader Michel Sancovski is a world-class professional with unique experience arising from the Car Wash Operation case and many other complex matters. Furthermore, this team has the strong leverage of their association with Mayer Brown, a leading global law firm, that is key in advancing cross-border matters.’
‘Michel Sancovski is a seasoned expert who can easily handle the most complex and sophisticated cases with a calm and firm approach to every challenge, finding simple but effective solutions. A top choice and a world-class expert.’
'The firm brings a team with long experience in working on large global projects, which makes its lawyers very versatile and experienced when dealing with local issues.'
'Michel Sancovski is a lawyer I trust. He adds a lot of value to his clients, as he is dynamic, extremely agile in solving client problems, always focused on results and responds very quickly. He delivers projects on time and is in constant communication with the client, which is fundamental.'
'Maria Eugenia Kanazawa is an excellent associate who works with Michel Sancovski.'