Full-service powerhouse Pinheiro Neto Advogados is regularly called upon by clients for assistance with the implementation of anti-corruption programmes, the negotiation of leniency agreements, defence in liability administrative actions and compliance due diligence. José Alexandre Buaiz Neto is highlighted for his work in internal investigations and negotiations with the Brazilian authorities. Former chief of police Mário Panseri Ferreira is a name to note for matters related to fraud, bribery and internal misconduct investigations, while litigator Vicente Coelho Araujo focuses on appellate litigation before the Brazilian higher courts and independent investigations carried out by public companies. Daniel Costa Rebello is a key name for clients in the healthcare, auto parts and banking sectors.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team is very proactive, engaged, follows international issues and has knowledge of international legislation and good practices for implementation in the local market.'

  • ‘Pinheiro Neto is clearly ahead of other firms in terms of partners, executive maturity of professionals and business vision of the legal activities it serves companies. Top firm with top resources and team.'

Key clients

  • Jaguar
  • UHG/Amil
  • Engineering Ingegneria Informática S.A.
  • Eurochem/Fertilizantes Heringer
  • SHEIN
  • BRF
  • Omni
  • Iguaçumec
  • Airbnb
  • Brasil Terminal Portuário (BTP)
  • Odebrecht
  • BRB - Banco de Brasília
  • V.tal (former Oi’ fibre optic)
  • Serasa
  • Terra Santa
  • Freepoint
  • Yinson
  • Givaudan
  • Cobasi
  • Apollo Capital
  • Marvin
  • Ticket
  • PETRONAS Lubricants International
  • Caramuru Alimentos
  • ESAMAZ – Escola Superior da Amazônia

Other key lawyers

José Alexandre Buaiz Neto, Mário Panseri Ferreira, Ricardo Levy, Vicente Coelho Araújo, Daniel Costa Rebello, Natalia Lugero de Almeida