Clients regularly choose the ‘very technical and knowledgeable’ team at Veirano Advogados to assist with their compliance-related issues, including corporate investigations and enforcement proceedings before the Brazilian authorities. Noted for his international experience, Alberto Monteiro assists in high-profile internal investigations and is the key contact for anti-money laundering matters for clients from the retail, luxury goods and financial sectors. Vitor Jorge, whose areas of expertise include investigations, enforcement actions and prosecutions by domestic and foreign authorities, and Livia Gandara, a strong performer in investigations into corruption, fraud and corporate misconduct, stand out at the senior associate level. Former practice head Rafael Gimenes and Marta Saad left the firm in April 2023. Criminal law specialist Pedro Simões joined from Duarte Garcia, Serra Netto e Terra Advogados in May 2023.
Testimonials
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‘The team is very technical and knowledgeable about the subjects of the research projects in which I participated.’
‘Rodrigo Alves dos Santos is recommended.’
‘Availability, and knowledge of our business.'
'Veirano is an excellent firm and the team has solid expertise in compliance and investigations.'
'Livia Gandara and Alberto Monteiro are extremely accessible, and their advice is practical and thoughtful. They are a pleasure to work with because they understand the expectations of clients in compliance and investigations matters.'
Key clients
- Odebrecht (Novonor)
- Conaprole
- Natrio
- Prumo Logística
- Bvlgari Americas
- Sumitomo Chemical
- Endeavor
- Merck
- Ferroport
- Vast Infraestrutura
Work highlights
- Assisted Novonor in several independent internal investigations in connection with the company’s leniency agreements.
- Advised Endeavor on the structuring and implementation of its compliance programme.
- Provided assistance to Conaprole by successfully negotiating early resolutions of anti-corruption investigations before the CGU.