Saud Advogados
More informationPraised for its ‘unique knowledge of international compliance legislation’, boutique firm Saud Advogados demonstrates notable strength in cross-border anti-corruption and compliance matters, benefitting from its cooperation with Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP. Practitioners are adept at assisting companies throughout all phases of the design and implementation of their compliance programmes, and also possess solid credentials in internal investigations and enforcement proceedings before governmental authorities. Salim Jorge Saud Neto, dual qualified in both Brazil and New York, has expert knowledge of FCPA-related matters, anti-corruption compliance and enforcement. With extensive in-house experience in the public and private sectors, Patricia Zebulum is especially active in the energy, mining and oil and gas segments, the latter of which is a sector focus for Ana Carolina Chaves and Antonio Pimentel. Caroline Rosa is proficient in leniency agreements, administrative proceedings and general compliance issues under the Brazilian Clean Companies Act, while Luis Gustavo Vagos shines in due diligence, internal investigations and compliance training.
Testimonials
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‘A very attentive and dedicated team, with assertive and appropriate solutions. Agile service, direct, clear and objective communication.’
‘This firm has a unique knowledge of international compliance legislation and the oil and gas market.’
‘Salim Saud stands out for his ability to focus on really relevant topics and for being very objective.’
- 'The firm is extremely technical. Its ability to provide support focused on the corporate reality is what sets it apart.'
Key clients
- TechnipFMC
- Stago Brasil
- Kering Group
- Gucci
- Saint Laurent
- Norks Hydro
- Abespetro
- Coty
- LPH Engenharia
- Instituto Diva Consuelo
- Instituto Comida do Amanhã
- Baker Hughes
- Rio Energy
- Souza Cruz, a BAT Company
- Ericsson
- Sistac
- Bottega Veneta
- Red Hat
- Total
- BP
- Podemos
- SinoHydro
Work highlights
- Assisted TechnipFMC in the first global settlement involving Brazilian and US Authorities and subsequent reporting obligations.
- Assists Gucci and other brands within the Kering Group in the implementation of an anti-money laundering policy in light of Brazilian regulations.
- Assisting YSL with the implementation of an anti-money laundering policy in light of Brazilian regulations and in connection with proceedings at COAF.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Salim Saud