Warde Advogados
Praised for its ‘technical quality’ and ‘highly qualified team’, Warde Advogados focuses its practice on anti-corruption, compliance and litigation. The firm is regularly seen representing clients in administrative proceedings before the Federal Court of Accounts (TCU) and in investigations before the CGU. Former Chief Minister of the CGU Valdir Moysés Simão is highly regarded for his considerable experience in federal disciplinary administrative proceedings, internal investigations and government enforcement actions. Founding and managing partner Walfrido Jorge Warde Júnior is a key name for disputes. Other key individuals include former Director-General of Brazil’s Federal Police Leandro Daiello Coimbra and Renato Polillo. Silvio Luiz de Almeida left the firm in January 2023 to become Minister of Human Rights and Citizenship.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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‘Technical quality of the team of lawyers and partners’
‘Valdir Simão is recommended.'
‘Highly qualified team.’
'The firm incorporated partners who have experience in the federal public administration and, with this, possess the ability to understand and develop differentiated solutions in relation to other firms.'
Key clients
- EMS
- M. Dias Branco Indústria e Comércio de Alimentos
- Tecnobank
- Banco Bradesco
- Telefônica Brasil
- JBS
- José Seripieri Filho
- GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes
- XCMG Brasil Indústria
- JHSF Administradora do Catarina Aeroporto Executivo
Work highlights
- Provides ongoing strategic, compliance and legal advisory services to EMS.
- Advsied GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes on the analysis and strategic treatment of its integrity risks.
- Represented Telefonica Brasil in an administrative proceeding heard by the Federal Comptroller General, in which the company was being investigated for alleged irregularities.
Lawyers
Leading individuals
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Valdir Moysés Simão