Latin America - Brazil

Pinheiro Neto Advogados

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Drawing on the firm’s full-service model, the compliance practice at Pinheiro Neto Advogados often works alongside its market-leading M&A practice in the due diligence of high-value corporate transactions and post-closing integration. The group, which stands out for its strength in the negotiation of leniency agreements with the Brazilian Office of Comptroller General (CGU) and the Attorney-General of the Union (AGU), is also well versed in administrative proceedings and in the design and review of compliance programmes and internal policies. José Alexandre Buaiz Neto combines expertise in antitrust, anti-corruption and litigation, while Ricardo Pagliari Levy specialises in anti-corruption, administrative improbity and compliance matters. Experienced litigator Vicente Coelho Araujo, who is based in Brasília, focuses on appellate litigation. Former Chief of Police for the state of São Paulo Mário Panseri Ferreira is a key contact for criminal matters. Daniel Costa Rebello frequently handles investigations in the healthcare, automotive and banking sectors. Lourival Lofrano Júnior, who acts in corporate criminal cases, and Amanda Athayde are also part of the core team.

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Key clients

  • Hypera (former Hypermarcas)
  • Dimensa
  • SBM Offshore
  • Localiza
  • Bitso SAPI de CV (Nvio Brasil Serviços de Pagamentos)
  • Philips
  • Carrefour
  • Roche
  • B3
  • Natura

Work highlights

  • Represented Hypera in negotiations with the General-Comptroller's Office (CGU) and the General-Attorney Office to enter into a leniency agreement.
  • Assisted Dimensa in the complete structuring and implementation of its integrity programme.
  • Advised SBM Offshore on the semi-annual monitorship of the compliance commitments undertaken by the company.