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n into an alleged toilet
a te:n-year investigatio
2011 without any
paper cartel: this concluded in
Novartis' acquisition of Alcon from Nestlé. JOst
fine to lhe company. In other work, Cristianne
Sacr:ab Zarzur advised Banco Bradesco, Banco do
Regazzini is also highly recommended and a�
which
Brasil and Caixa Econômica on notifying CADE of
$4.3bn acquisition of Hitachi's storage technolOQ)'
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Hitachi in a notification to CADE regarding �
by
WOc. On the antitrust side, the tea llll
Brazil, and Rodrigo Carne:iro de Oliveira advised
acte:d for SKF in a unilateral conduct inve:stigatiow
in both
.... fII dMIfnan«' cases. and il assists
lhe
rale
r .nd cross-border work. Clients
Corn Products on a merger filing and negotiation
of resale: price maintenance. Elsewhere, the: gro�
lIoInesd
following its $l.3bn acquisition ofNationalStarch.
regularly
fIOUP's 'jiIst rrspon5es', and impressive strength­
hHlepth from partner through to associate leveI.
América Latina Logistica (ALLJ is a ke:y client for
and in antitrust compliance programmes. The ftnn
Renê Guilherme Medrado, and Leonardo Peres da
is also rate:d for its experience in Asian mark�
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assists
agree:ment!
clients in le:niency
Carvalhaes
Rocha e Silva is advising Microsoft Corporation in
induding Japan, Korea and China, and c1ients Pl'3ist
Ribeiro is highJy praised for his 'deep and practical
a pending CADE notification following its $S.5bn
the team's 'impressive teamwork' and 'eagernts.J
lrgaI howfedge', One c1ient's 'gO-10 persan for
acquisition of Skype. José Alexandre BuaizNeto is
to assist'o
Brazilian aspects af global antitrust matters',
singled out for his experience in advising clients
Grinberg, Cordovil e Barros Advogados
Ribeiro is widely respected in the market alongside
on cartel investigations. The team has also been
has a substantial competition practice, and thr
Lauro Celidonio Gomes dos Reis Neto. Neto
working with CADE regarding the new legislation
team assists c1ien15 on merger control and in
represented key c1ient Camargo Corrêa before
for pre-me:rger notification.
antitrust
Tht:
'co",plete
package',
Amadeu
investigations,
cartel
including
and
A
major
finn
marke:t,
Brazilian
the
in
�, Meyer, sendacz e Opice
� has renowned strength in the
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assists dients on
...,rtinon sector. The team
fllings, anticompetitive investigations and
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across these
�nt agreements. Very active
advising
incJuded
highlights
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Mattos Filho, Veiga Filho, Marrey Jr, e Quiroga Advogados
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Pinheiro Neto Advogados
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relating to the
Technology on an antitrust filing
the hard disk
of
acquisition
$1.375bn
ny's
campa
drM: business of Samsung. Maria Eugênia Novis
high1y recommended for her e:xpertise, and the
Competition law boutique Sampaio Ferraz
abuse of dominance: cases. Noteworthy, Mauro
is
Grinberg acts for c1ients in the pharmaceutical,
ttlm is rated for i15 domestic and cross-border
continues to advise the company in competitian
market. Very well-known, the 'e.rcellent' Terdo
technology and hydrocarbons sectors, including
�ence.
i"
e.xceflent
every
way',
Sampaio Ferraz Jr is highly rated for his depth of
Google, Shell, Merck and Abbott. The team also
knowledge: and lengthy experience: in the se:ctor.
assists in compliance programmes and leniency
competition and antitrust
Synthes in a cross-border me:rger review case
The group advises domestic and international
agreements, and in actions for damages caused
RaISi e Watanabe Advogados, associated
c1ients
'Absolutely
group at Trench,
telecoms,
by competition infringements. leonor Cordovil,
wtth Baker & McKenzie assists c1ients in
mining, electronics, finance: and the automotive:
who acts on international trade: cases, is also
artel investigations, abuse of dominance cases,
recommended..
sectors
inc1uding
Magalhães, Nety e Dias - Advocacia
Sampaio Fenaz Advogados
O
TozziniFreire Advo ado�s
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Grinberg, Cordovil e Barros Advogados
Uno, Bernldi, Belluzzo e Caminati Advogados
O
Machado, Meyer, Sendacz e Opice - Advogados
Trench, Rossi e Watanabe Advogados, associated with Baker a McKenzie
the
matters related to its acquisition or.a stake in
Cimpor in 2010. In other work, Ribeiro is advising
across
Frnnceschi ni e Mirnnda, Advogados
regarding
\IIIIFO ne Systems with a CADE filing
. The: practice:
Hypercom
of
acquisition
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de Andrade, a well-known
IIIed by Tito Amaral
for Cisco Systems in a
acted
He
area.
the
in
JIIIIrf
its acquisition of
following
CADE
to
kation
.adf
advising Seagate
also
is
and
es,
Technologi
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Advogados has a leading reputation in the
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José Del Chiaro, Advocacia
CADE in connection with an investig3tion Df an
following its $21.3bn acquisition
Barbosa, Müssnich a Aragão
antitrust matters in re\ation
Qrrier Corporation on
joint venture with Midea, and assisting
al1eged cartel in lhe Brazilian cernent market. and
Johnson, and is also representing United Parce:1
Competition and antitrust
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Demarest a Almeida Advogados
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Lefosse Advogados
Levy a Salomão
5ervices (UPS) before CAOE in an investigation
indusUy. It is particularly experienced in antitrust
mrrge:r control, and compliance issues. It also
Mattos Muriel Kestener Advogados
into an alleged international cartel, involving
investigation work, and regularly repre:sents dients
With an excellent reputation for the strength
has notable experience in cross-borde:r work, and
before the Brazilian competition authorities and
of its competinon law practice, Lino, Beraldi,
rtgUlarly provides advice on Brazilian law aspe:cts
Pereirn Neto
more than ten jurisdictions. In 2011, Ribeiro also
represented Oanahe:r Corporation in a merger
the Federal Department of Justice (MPF). The
Belluzzo e Caminati Advogados has
a
of international investigations. Clients particularly
revie:w case after it acquired Be:ckman Coulter for
te:am also handles a substantial number of merger
significant presence in the market and is note<!
praise the firm's ability to 'work well with olher
$6.Sbn. 5enior associate: Mareio Dias Soares is
review cases. Alongside Ferraz, Celso Lafer is
for its depth of experience. The 'very respected'
global counsel as a ream' and for its 'acellent
'up a"d comi"g', and the firm's client roster also
also highly recommended, and the: team can call
Fábio Francisco Beraldi, regularly assists clients
rtlat10nships with lhe regularors'. The team of
feature:s major corporates inc1uding Toshiba, Fiat,
on in-house economists to assist in competition
with
antitrust
'ver)! substantive lawyers' provides 'rhoughtji11
Oi/Tele:mar and Embraer.
cases.
investigations. The team also advises on abuse of
advice' and has 'a wonderful willingness to work
the highly capable team assists c1ients on merger
investigation into an alleged international cartel
dominant position cases, competition compliance,
rllrough different questio"s'. Leading the group
notifications, cartel investigations and leniency
in the graphite electrodes market, and representing
knowledgeable'
agreements, among other competition matters.
Mário Nogueira and Bruno Drago are highly active
An
'outstandi"g
firm',
Pinheiro
Neto
The 'e.rcellent' TozziniFreire Advogados
merger
notifications
and
in
and
I
Macedo
O
Veirnno e Advogados Associados
continued
At
Demarest &. Almeida Advogados,
industry. 1t is also advising the defendant in an
an air cargo company accused of price-fixing cargo
Advogados has a large competition group
fields a sizeable competition team, and advises
leniency agreements and indemnity lawsuits for
art the 'very responsive
which acts for major Brazilian and international
domestic and intemational dients on cross-border
damages following anticompetitive conduct. Also
Francisco Ribeiro Todorov and Tulio Freitas do
corporates in competition and antitrust issues
merger fiJings, leniency agreements, and antitrust
recommended is Eduardo Caminati Anders, who
Egito Coelho, who are 'Jully dedicated to their
in the area and recomme:nded for their experience.
Recent merger review highlights indude advising
and business­
Takeda Phannaceutical Company in connection
experience, and dients value the practice as a key
repre:senting
with its acquisition of ali shares of Nycomed,
ele:ment of firm's full-service offering.
Corporation in a Brazilian
and representing Henkel Hong Kong Holding
inc1uding merger re:vie:w, cartel investigations,
investigations. Highlights
Calliari
is recognised for his knowledge of lhe workings
dimts' and 'a pleasure to work with on every
leniency applications and settlement agre:ements.
indude:d advising Motorola Mobility on competition
of a number of Brazilian regulatory bodies, and
/to vel' . The
for
Marcelo
'timely,
team
pragmotic
is
currently
fuel surcharge fees in a case related to a Ie:niency
agreement with competition authorities in various
jurisdictions. The team is noted for its intemational
The: six-partner team acts for clie:nts across a range
issues relating to its $1 2.5bn acquisition
by Google,
assists cJients in judicial proceedings before the
orimrated'
of industries, and has an excellent reputation for
and obtaining approval from CADE on behalf of
authoritie:s, in addition to advising on merger
Mitsubishi Electric
the depth of its knowledge: of competition law.
Kirin Holdings Company in connection with the
notifications
Established
arte:1 investigation, and also acted for Air Liquide
in competition issues following its joint venture
Meneghesso Lino is
do Brasil in a judicial review of a R$19Sm fine
agreement with Tiande Chemical Holdings. The
by CADE. In 2011, it advised Fox Film
team is equally experienced in antitrust work,
business-jriendly' Pugliese advises domestic and
do Brasil on the notification process for the
and is currently representing a defendant in an
intemational c1ients on merger controls, antitrust
formation of a joint venture: with Sony.
investigation into alleged bid riggingin the dredging
filings, compliance issues, and in administrativt
Highlights for Flávio Lemos Belliboni included
R$3.9bn acquisition of Aleadri-$chini Participações
successfully advising $AP on a notification to
e Representações
CADE regarding its $5.8bn acquisition of Sybase,
Kusuga Participações. Calliari also acted forNovartis
in
and acting for Kimberly-C1ark Corporation during
in negotiations with CADE concerning its dive:stment
investigations.
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litigator
singled
and
Batuira
out
defending
for
investigations.
Rogério
his
clien15
longstanding
before
CADE
experience
in
cartel
imposed
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Providing
a
'very
professio"al
seroice',
Lefosse Advogados' team is led by Paola
Pugliese. The 'very knowledgeable, practical and
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proceedings before CADE, among other matters.
from anticompetitive behaviour. The firm's client
representing Claro (Americel) before CADE on lhe
Marfrig
base includes telecoms and electronic payment
notificarion of its joint venture with Bradesco,
companies.
and acting for Abiplast (Associação Brasileira
Key
advising
included
instructions
Frigorificos in regard to the competition elements
tonn BRF-Brasil Foods.
Another highlight for
the group included advising Sanofi-Aventis and
Competition and antitrust
Medley on competition issues coneeming the
fonner's aequisition of Medley. It also advised
continued
of its asset swap with BRF-Brasil Foods. Air BP is a
Veirano e Advogados Associados has a
da Indústria do Plástico) as a third party in the
key client, and the group recently represented the
highly experienced competition group, and assists
review of Braskem's acquisition of petrochemical
Sanofi-Aventis
company in its opposition to the sale of Cosanpar
on domestic and cross-border issues including
producer Quattor.
to Shell Brazil:
merger control, cartel investigations, abuse of
Cascione, Pulino, 8oulos & Santos
mattd to i15 hostile takeover of Genzyme. In the
Azevedo Sette Advogados
resulting in Shell being required to undertake
dominant position cases and competition law
Advogados advises clients on merger filings.
certain CADE-directed divestments. The team is
compliance. The highly regarded Mariana Villela
carte!
phannaceutical area, Actelion is another key client.
Small competition boutique GNA - Giann
Barretto Ferreira, I<ujawski e Bran
cher Sociedade de Advogados
Cascione, Pulino, Boulos fi 5ant
os Advogados
now �presenting Air BP in the acquisitions of
is at the helm of the team, and can also cal1 on
compliance. Aurelio Santos is currently acting for
those assets. Pugliese also provided competition
the support of Pedro Garcia, Fábio Figueira and
Praxair"s Brazilian subsidiary, White Martins Gases
Participacões' air fuel assets
Geraldo
Piquet Carneiro.
advice to Johnson Ct: Johnson on its $21.3bn
Brasilia-based João
acquisition of Synthes, and is advising Volkswagen
Villda is representing BR Distribuidora in an
investigations
and
competition
law
Industriais, in a CADE investigation regarding
alleged
market
foreclosure
in
the
industrial
on competition issues related to its acquisition of
investigation into the practice of e:xcessive prices
gases market, and also assisting the company
truck manufacturer MAN. Clients praise the team's
in the fuel market, and acting for Eletropaulo
in a lawsuit attempting to annul a $lbn fine
sOllnd advice and good
in an investigation into an alleged abuse of
imposed following collusrve practices in Brazil's
dominant position in the electricity market. In
industrial gases market. In other matters, the
Levy & salomão fields a strong, combined
other matters, Vil1ela is advising Subsea 7 and
'technically ercellenf team provided preventativ e
competition and international trade team with a
Acergy in a merger notification regarding the
counselling to AmBEV (including a review of i15
depth of experience meriting its solid reputation
companies' combination of offshore engineering,
compliance programmel. and advised investment
in the market. The firm assists its.clients in
construction
businesses;
fund AP Kinea Real Estate Equity on a merger
and assisting Halliburton Company in merger
filing relating to its acquisition of convertible
acquisitions,
debentures issued by Vimn. Ricardo Botelho is
'exrellent knowledge,
response times'.
connection
with
compliance
issues,
merger
and
maintenance
several
concerning
on
merger notificarion
i
Advog
ados was founde d in 2009 by
NuneS
Gianni Nunes de Araujo. a competition specialist
wfth aver ten years' experienee. Araujo advises on
and investigations. The firm's client roster
AI5ociados
a
has
'deep
Ilnderstanding
also singled out for his expertise, and 'artentlvr
and helpjul' associates Camila Girardi and Camila
group, and leads the team from the firm's Brasilia
Sanofi-Aventis and Sun Pharmaeeutical lndustries
Doria
office. In Sao Paulo, Ana Paula Martinez receives
in the animal health and pharmaceutical markets
sollltions'. Other clients include Dow Agrosciences
Brazilian
substantial praise, and regular)y advises clients on
respectively, Clients praise
Industrial, Dachser and Vale.
antitrust investigations and compliance issue:s.
'ercellent service'.
acMstd Marfrig Alimentos and Seara
Alimentos
group for
its
At Dias Carneiro Advogados, Ricardo
At Azevedo Sette Advogados, practice
Alexandre Ditzel Faraco is recommended, and
Inglez de Sousa leads the capable team in advising
antitrust
clients on a range of competition matters, from
merger
merger notifications to cartel investigations. Souza
Competition and antitrust is a key part of
reviews, and also acts on anti-dumping cases.
has a 'very good knowledge of antitrttst law' and
Mattos Muriel Kestener Advogados' service
Santos successfully represented Mapfre Vera Cruz
gives 'appropriate advice' together with
offering, The firm represents major corporates in
Seguradora before CADE in connection with its
responses'. The team is currently representing Foro
administrative and judicial proceedings regarding
formation of a joint venture with Banco do Brasil
Motor Company in an administrative proceeding
that has become a top-three player in the Brazilian
regarding an alleged abuse of dominant position
dominance and cartel investigations. and also
insurance market. In other work, Santos gained
case, Elsewhere, it successfully acted for Advenl
advise:s on merger notifications to CADE and
CADE approval for Amazônia Energia Participações'
International in competition issues regarding its
Rio de Janeiro-based Mariana Tavares de Araujo's
head Mareei
competition expertise is also recognised.
issues
anticompetitive
compliance
practices,
with
including
Brazilian
abuse
competition
of
law,
I
Macedo has a solid
filings
merger
and
Barretto
Brancher
Ferreira,
1ast
acquisition of Maxamcorp Holding. Clients rate
acquisition of shares in Norte Energia.
Ubiratan Mattos is the key contact.
Pereira Neto
Medon Santos handles
including
Kujawski
e
Sociedade de Advogados
the firm as 'good vallle for money'.
Fontes & Tarso Ribeiro AdvogadoS
reputation for its competition law experience,
BKBG's competition group stems from the firm's
represents clients in antitrust cases, and al50
and is singled out in the market for its 'qllality
experience in intemational trade cases. The group
advises on merger notifications, compliance issuts
and professionalism'. Caio Mario da Silva Pereira
assists clients in merger control, investigations,
and matters related to anticompetitive practices.
Neto is a key name in the area, and regular)y
actions before CADE, and complianee cases. Paulo
Paulo de Tarso Ramos Ribeiro is a well-knoWTI
advises on major mergers in Brazil, The team also
Brancher and Luiz Eduardo Salles are the team's
assists clients in antitrust investigations arising
key
figures.
Highlights
included
successfully
figure in the markel, and provided antitrust acMct
to Perdigão regarding its merger with Sadia
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ffCOmmended by clients for its knowl
edge in the
co mpetition arena. Praised for its 'professiona
lism
the merger notifications of i15 joint \'Cntures with
the
Souza, Cescon, Barrieu fi F1esch
Advogados
Vella Pugliese Buosi e Guidoni
Advogados O
Vieira, Rezende, Barbosa e Guer
reiro Advogado
the Brazilian legal system' and is
high)y
Moura Rocha is a key figure in the practice
alternarive
Rolim, Viotti fi Leite Campos Advo
gadosO
11Ie 'strong and well-connected' Mach
ado
notifications
'presenting
Mundie e Advogados
irHtouse economists.
Figueira and Garcia also advised Merck Ct: Co in
for
Marques Gilberto fi OINeira Felix
Advogados
KCt01'5. Notably, the firm can also call on its own
conduct and private enforcement actions. Bolivar
noted
GNA - Gian ni Nunes Advogado
s
Machado Associados
ind udes domestic and international companies in
tM ctment, steel, technology and food and drink
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BI<BG O
Dias Carneiro Advogados
competition compliance and merge r notifications,
CI5tS
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Fontes fi Tarso Ribeiro Advogado O
s
IS W!'II as representing clien15 in contentious
notifications, investigations into anticompetitive
are
,�
matters
s
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tnUJ qllality of analysis', the tcam
features the
'tz«lIenf Eduardo Molan Gaban at the
helm.
Ht 'does a great job of glliding clients
throllgh
anritrost
processes'
and
recent)y
on bringing a challenge to the 2009
merger of
SIdia and Perdigão lhat created BRF-B
rasil Foods,
Othn highlights included advis
ing Standard
Logística e Distribução on a filing
regarding its
2011 merger with América
Latina Logística to
Cffa te Brado Logistica, and sucee
ssfully acting
for Japanese trading group Maru
beni in a CADE
liIing rtgarding i15
purchase of the majority stake
of1010gs Terminais Maritimos.
Founded in 2009 by Andr
e Marques Gilberto
Ind Natália Oliveira Felix
, competition boutique
lIIrques
Gilberto
&
Oliveira
Alhagados provides a highly specialised
Felix
service
lo dimts both in Brazil and
abroad, It regular)y
ld5 on cases before
CADE and SOE (Secretaria
'
• Ilhtno
Econômico), and also advis
es on
�gations and merger
control, 111e firm is
SIadiJy growing its practice and client base.
Mundie
e Advogados' regulatio
n and
�tion practice is
noted for advising cJients
in contentious
in
the
competition cases,
telecoms
sector.
particularly
before the Brazilian
authorities, Guilherme Favaro Corvo
Ribas is the
key contact at the firm, and Ana
Claudia Beppu
dos Santos Oliveira and Rafael Fabbr
i D'Avila are
also active in the area,
At Rolim, Viotti & Leite Camp
os
Advogados, Elisa Ribeiro's
team advises on
merger
leniency
notifications,
compliance
agreements.
The
team
matters
has
and
Tecent
experience advising on merger
and acquisition
notifications in the energy, steel,
and automobiJe
sectors. Its c1ients include CEM1G
and Diageo. The
Belo Horizonte-based Ribeiro can
also call on Maria
João Pereira Rolim in the firm's Sao
Paulo offiee.
The 'very good' Souza, Cescon, Barrie
u&
Flesch Advogados
has an aclive competition
group, which is regular1y invotved
in competition
cases, particularly those related to
merger filings.
Fabíola Cammarota de Abreu leads
the team, and
has a reputation built upon long
experience. Key
mandates of 2011 included advisi
ng Shell Brasil
on the antitrust filing for its joint
venture with
Cosan, and advising São Luiz Opera
dora Hospitalar
on antitrust matters incJuding
a filing regarding
its acquisition by Rede O·Or. Abreu
led the advice
to Portugal Telecom on a filing
concerning its
R$8.4bn acquisition af a minority
shareholding in
Oi, and also acted for Camil Alime
ntos regarding
approval of its acquisition by Coqu
eiro, Clients
appreciate the team's 'timely
responses and
excellent market knowledge', and
the group plays
a key role in supporting the firm's
very established
corporate practice.
Vella Pugliese Buosi e Guid
oni
Advogados has a growing comp
etition practice,
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led by the 'very professional'
Gonçalves. Clients praise the 'partn
Priscila Brolio
er involvemenf
in each case, The group has experi
ence advising
on administrative and judicial proce
dures relating
to alleged cartel and abuse of domin
ant position
cases, as well as in competition invest
igations.
Vieira, Rezende, Barbosa e Guer
reiro
Advogados' developing competitio
n department
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Under the guidance of Leila Pigozzi Alves.,
The firm handles a healthy balance
of employment litigation and consultancy work
De
Luca,
Derenusson,
Schuttoff
e
and maintains an extensive national network
Azevedo Advogados - DOSA has a growing
'"" private companies on a broad range of public
Public law
with offices in Sao Paulo, Curitiba, Rio de
employment practice that has experience in both
Regulatory powerhouse Manesco Ramires
J(ttd on a diverse m ix of transport projects. leisure
Janeiro, Salvador and Porto Alegre - as well as
contentious and advisory work. In 2011, the team
Perez Azevedo
a strategic amance in Brasilia. Arnaldo Pipek is
advised Sindusfarma (the employers' association
'the mosl r�ognised name in rhe marker
recommended.
of the pharmaceutical industry in Sao Paulo)
public
devrlopments and health schemes, Among recent
lightights, Frederico Bopp Dieterich advised
SlJCCtSSfu l bidder CCR on the structuring of the
The l l-partner team aI Siqueira Casb'o
Advogados is known for its strength in advising
on mass litigation cases but is also gaining
•
an increasing number of strategic contentious
Marques Advocacia is
for
law'.
in the annual negotiation of collective labour
A1though a boutique, the firm's
well-balanced service offering ensures that 'il$
� light railway system concession in Rio de
agretments.
streamlined niche model manages to prol/i de
JIntiro. In a representative public-side instruction,
'high/y
ali
support il!
the firm advised the Govemment of the City of
'very responsive and very
the
Advising on both
contentious work, and
lkIo Horizonte on the structuring of a concession
JIIied regarding the operation of three of the
projects
cllis public cemeteries. Gustavo Eugênio Maciel
Advogados
Lefosse
r�ommended'
for its
is
necessary
business
supplemenrary
law
transactional
area'.
and
employment cases. The firm recently represented
commercial'
a major Brazilian airline in approximately 1,500
well and understand comparisolls ro US faws'.
labour daims filed against the company. Other
Team head Mariá Guitti is an
'e.n::eptional
and lelecoms matters, the firm nevertheless has
lDCha is also recommended.
representative dients indude Petros (the second
employment lawyer who always provides sound
'top-c/ass experience in ali rhe main regulated
largest Brazilian pension fundJ and electric energy
commercial advice·.
industries'
Lawyers at Barbosa, Müssnich &.
ANglo attract praise for being 'elf�tive', 'c/ear
company Ught.
contentious matters and advised Banco Itau BBA
energy
on amendments to its employment agreements
Azevedo Marques Neto is
in the UK to coneur with its internai polides
on public procuremenf,
in Brazi!.
Souza,
Cescon,
Barrieu
Advogados fields a 'dynamic
&.
Flesch
labour
ream
rhat is able to meet demands at short notice'
and is
'e.n:: ellently placed to meer lhe labour
It rectnt1y advised
Leite,
team and its
Tosto
'ability to translare
rhe
The firm specialises in non­
e
Barros
particularly
active
and
in
infrastructure
inc1uding
transport,
health,
and
natural
resources.
Floriano dr
a-M..nicators' and 'among the most responsive
'Brazil's leading e.rpert
la tlle mo.rkef, with team head Álvaro Jorge
and Eduardo Augusto dr
Oliveira Ramires specialises in economic regulation
't.Jtdlent availability'.
Advogados
and is wide1y recognised for his work advising
In advising construction companies on public
is known for its strength in
companies in the telecoms field. On the litigation
lIw issues and it advised Contem Construções
side, José Roberto Manesco is recommended for
e
its former CEO requesting vacations and bonus
the employment practice by its capabilities in
defending civil servants and businessmen in civil
payments. The firm also has a strong corporate
mass cases. It also has an active consultancy
liability actions.
Kt'tion of a ring road outside the city of Sao
Paulo. The firm's market-Ieading MEtA practice
practice. Luciana Arduin Fonseca is the main
support practice.
Labour law is the mainstay of Thomé
and
Cucchi Sociedade de Advogados'
Boutique firm Sundfeld Advogados is
'
a,
if nor rhe. prominent player in rhe public law
contact.
Levy &. Salomão's employment practice
on
bread-and-butter
employment
space'
and benefits from
'one of the strongesf
benches of public law specialists in the marker,
matters ranging from lhe preparation and review
which makes ir a top choice for compla issues'.
tasdone, Pulino, Boulos &. Santos
of employment contracts and internai policies,
Firm founder and public law academic Carlos Ari
Adv ogados scores points for its 'crcellent
general employment matters induding labour
through to transactional support and immigration
Sundfeld is widely considered to be
litigation, immigration issues, and pensions and
matters.
Brazilian tdecoms regufarion',
lrtIJ,dcal knowledge of public law'
leadmhip of
Advocacia Maciel regular1y defends both
is particularly recommended for PPP projects.
Aurtlio,
Despite lhe recent departure of key partner
individuais and domestic and foreign companies
The firm's legendary reputation for telecoms law
upnience
José Hélio de Jesus, Araújo e Policastro
in employment litigation. However, the firm prides
should not obscure its strength across ali of th�
tItIimy'. The
historical experience in
itself on its commercial approach to employment
main regulated industries: the firm shines on tM
this area ensures lhat it still regular1y acts on
cases and clients benefit from its emphasis
consultancy side of public law, advising on public
employee benefits.
Advogados' suong
administrattve and judicial litigation, employee
on preventattve work
benefit matters and immigration issues.
consultancy and ADR experience.
The nine-sttong team at Castro, Barros,
Vella
Pugliese
supported by suong
Buosi
e
Guidoni
'committed'
whose
makes
'pracncal
the
knowledge
dilference
in
Banetto Femita, Kqjawski e Blancher Sociedade de Mvogados
O
Castro, Banos, Sobilll, Gomes
ados
�
_
O
BKBG
Fontes a TalSO Ribeiro Mvogados
Komy Lopes Advogados (KLA)
O
VeiTlmo �ados Associa dos
Rrms are Ii5ted A-Z wtthIn rim
o indicotes ftrm dispIoys rontocr detaih ar the md oirhis chaprer
public law experience is close1y aligned to ;ts
has a particular1y good track record in advising
project finance capability and it specialises in
technology and consulting companies. In a
advising bidding consortiums and development
highlight case, the firm advised Banco Nacional
banks on infrastructure projects. José Virgmo
do Desenvolvimento on the restructuring of
Lopes Enei recent1y led advice to the Porto
bids and proeurement issues. the drafting of la�
It ItmIt1y advised the lNVEPAR-ACSA consortium
and regulations. and the preparation of public
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the Brazilian Airport Infrastructure Company
oflhe intemational airports of Brasilia, Campinas
"Sao Paulo.
do Rio Consortium on the devtlopment of a
sector privatisation documents. Admini$trati�
(INFRAERO). Other representative clients include
legal-institutional model for the revitalisation of
clients in training senior employees on labour
assertiveness and aurhority in the employmenr
Advogados is 'among rhe besr in Brazif for
law issues aver the last year, and has also advised
area'.
public law'
foreign dients establishing businesses in Brazil on
litigation, union negotiations and employee
responsive and business oriented lawyers·. Thf
ttem is led by 'ourstanding lawyer' Renato
the formulation of labour policies.
benefits.
firm regular1y acts for both public sector bodi(5
PaItronieri.
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regulatmy aspects of public bidding processes, he
Gelsi dos Santos singled out for his
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O
SiqueiJa Castro Adwgados
O
TozziniFreire Mvogados
firm stands out for its considerable
experie:nce in the PPP sector; as reflected by a case
1st sharp1y focused on advising on concession bids.
and litigation work. The firm has assisted several
The firm has experience in strategic labour
Maa:do
and
relevant service',
·e.n::ellence,
I
service
- Advogados provides 'Iasr,
and
1'tn!im 'Neto
under the
Sobral, Gomes Advogados is led by José
accurate
Mac:bado. � Sendacz e Opia: - AdwgadosO
team head Bruno
Augusto Leal, who handles both consultation
with team head Marcos Renato
DeIlI8.est a Almcida Adwgados
energy and transporto
but also has experience across lhe full range of
3
Casdone, Pulino, Boulos a Santos Advogados
privatisation transactions and corporate work
IC.'IOSS the major regulated industries induding
good reputation for handling union matters,
'the farher 01
lIaTbosa, Milssnich a Aragãoo
GIl
t!Iecoms,
2
Azevedo Sette�dos
lho ensures it has excellent experience in advising
focuses
1
Sundfeld �dos
Comércio in preparing its bid to construct a
service of'fering. The firm has a partieular1y
and Vera Monteiro
Manesco Ramires Perez Azevedo MaJques Advocada
The practice spedalises
bulk litigation work, and this is reflected in
Associados
,"'=
� out for his 'great technical knowIedge' and
a multinational company in a case brought by
needs of a large corporarion'.
Public law
laW matters but it specialises in advising on PPPs
and social infrastructure projects. In 2011 alone it
constitutional and land law are ali areas in whidl
The
it has specialist expertise.
The 'very hands-on' team at Azevedo SettI
thanks to its
'highly knowledgeablt,
'responsive'
team
• Almeida Advogados
'takes
IIIIdmtand the client's business'
'l'tBonal service at ali times'.
Specialised
in
Diebold Brazil and Pepsico do Brasil.
Oemarest
at
pains
to
and provides
The one-partner
advising
on
the
Rio de Janeiro's porto The IFC and BNDES are also
Machado, Meyer, Sendacz e Opice
- Advogados has an
and
good
team
to guarantee
is
with
. e.rtremely
highly
smooth servire'.
responsive
qualified
stalf
aclive clients.
Pereira Neto I Macedo has built upon
its signature strength in competition to advise
In addition, it
on a wide range of regulatory and administrative
'e.rtremely adept at dealing with the needs
law issues. In particular, the firm has a sttong
and worries of international c/ients'.
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reputation for infrastructure-related advice and
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advising dients on Brazilian public procurement
'unparalleled
law, but it also regularly advises companies in the
public law framework'.
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of
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termination of lhe government's concession. The
lirm is particularly weJl regarded for i15 experiente
Trench, Rossi e Watanabe Advogados,
energy industries- on litigation and regulatory
associated with Baker & McKenzie attracts
compliance. In a highlight example, it advised Oi
praise for its 'strong market knowledge in the area
on regulatory changes proposed by the Brazilian
of procurement and contracts administration'
Telecommunications Agency (ANATEL). Senior
and it also has exceJlent experience in complex
partner Caio Mario da Silva f\oreira Neto is a
public law Iitigation. In a headline piece of work,
noted name.
Heloisa Barroso Uelze is advising GE Ufesciences
in aviation matters.
wort.
anel
The Rio de Janeiro-based real estate practict at
campos Mello Advogados has an excellent
human plasma plant in Brazil. Associate Henrique
reputation and regularly ac15 on the largest and
its last response times', 'comprehensive and
Frizzo is considered 'one to watch' and dients
most complex transactions in lhe market. The
profound research' and ability to 'keep ahead of
single him out as a 'highly qualified professional,
area is 'one of the firm's best strengths', and
market trends'. Lawyers 'add value through being
with the experience and skill to handle adverse
the large team 'knows how to solve c/repus'
well-prepared and strongly integrated with other
situations'.
problems' drawing on i15 extensive experienct'
head Ricardo Pagliari
Levy
has 'deep knowledge
Brancher
e
across real estate financing, development, and
Advogados
sales and acquisition work. The team also has key
Kujawski
Sociedade
de
The experienced group regularly acts on
tht largest transactions in the Brazilian market
Real esta te
in negotiations for the second phase of the first
Ferreira,
i15
recent
mandates
incJude
advising
ShOpping Jardim Sul on its R$460m Sale to BR
"'115 and Real Estate Investment Fund. Assolini
GIfI Securitizadora in the largest-ever real estate
.ecuritisation in Brazil, worth R$2.02bn; and
IlWaSaki represented Banco BTG Pactuai in the
....nct" of R$1 92.5m convertible debentures
to
sector experience in lhe leisure, tourism, sports,
hospitality, and development areas. The highly
emne with PSP lnvestments. Notably,
largely transactional and it is currently advising
contrac15 and privatisation matters. The lirm's
recommended
a
openc:d a Rio de Janeiro office in late 2 0 1 1 .
Fabio
Perrone
Campos
Mello
consortium
.
on the tender process for a R$6.Sbn tol1 road
telecoms and technology c1ient base provides
leads the group. Luiz Antônio Campos Mello and
the
advised
Rodrigo de Castro advised Multiplan on a R$231m
construction project.
Sky/DIREClV in a bidding process relating to
acquisition of a Rio de Janeiro property from US
the right to use of satellite orbital positions.
retail giant WalMart. Luiz Antônio Campos Mello
American
The public law practice at Iitigation specialist
bulk
of
instructions
and
it
Demarest fi Almeida Advogados
Duarte Garcia, Caselli Guimarães e Terra
Komy Lopes Advogados
2
Advogados
(KLA)
AdvogadosO
Mattos Filho, Veiga Filho, Marrey Jr. e Quirog
a AdvogadosO
O
TozziniFreire Advogados
IIIvisor Clarion Partners on i15 first deal in Brazil,
of cases
Latin
�adosO
.. other work, Maximiano advised US investment
relating to public procurement, administrative
and
Pinheiro Neto
Machado, M�, Sendacz e Opice
- BKBG receives a
European
1
PMKA Advogados
"nce the development of a mall in Sao Paulo.
of relevant case law'. Although the team sits
flow
Campos Mello AdvogadosO
epm.tnted Caixa Econômica Federal (CEF) and
within the firm's litigation group, its work is
regular
Real esta te
is 'ucellenf for real estate investment funds
�nsidered a 'top choicefor strategic matters',
Barretto
ttal estate development work, lhe recommended
Shgio Kawasaki, and Alexandre Assolini, who
Pinheiro Neto Advogados impresses with
practice teams' and 'highly e.rperienced' team
mcludes Fernando Maximiano, who is rated for
lhe acquisition of an urban site through a joint
the firm
A 'high degree of e.rcellellce· i s expected from
PInheiro Neto Advogados and i15 solidly
.t� real estate practice is no exception: c1ien15
trust
lhe fimt's 'high leveIs of knowledge, fast
_
Vei"mo e Advogados AssodadosO
Amaral e Nicolau
3
Barbosa, Müssnich fi Aragã o O
Bicalho e Mollica Advogados
JaMlfS'.
Felsberg, Pedretti e Mannrich Advogados e
Consultores Legais
TI<S - Tristão, Kugler fi Santini Advogados
Castro advised Mexican company Cinépolis on the
K1M
Trench, Rossi e Watanabe Advogado� assod
ated with Baller fi McKenzie
state development agency (CPO) on the legal
leasing and construction agreements for Cinépo1l5
feasibility of implementing a sanitation project
Lagoon, a R$lOm cineplex in Rio de Janeiro, anil
Companhia Distribuidora de Gás do Rio de Janeiro
for prisons administrated by the Sao Paulo state
also on investment for the construction of furthft'
atatt investment funds and private equity
funds.
A highlight for key individual Luciano Garcia
Rossi
(CEG) on administrative issues re1ating to the
govemment.
Gomes
also advised Brazilian brewer Ambev in connection
predictably contentious bent, however it does also
Advogados has an active PPP practice and
with the $6Sm sale of a former Brahma bm
advise on bidding procedures, feasibility studies
regularly advises on the public law implications of
factory in Rio de Janeiro to a private equity fundo
and other consultancy services. Clien15 are drawn
major projec15. lt recently advised the Sao Paulo
from across the energy, telecoms, transport and
technology sectors and the team recently advised
firm
Siqueira Castro Advogados has a
castro,
In
Barros,
Sobral,
cineplexes in Brazil worth R$SOOm. He also acttd
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Fontes
books inc\ude Nextel Telecommunications, Band
Advogados
advised
Outernet and FC( (onstrucciÓn.
Gutierrez, Carioca Engenharia and Rio Ônibus
readjustment of tariffs. Other clien15 on the lirm's
TozziniFreire Advogados' 'outstanding
erperience
in
public
law'
ensures
that
it
provides 'accurate and insightful advice' and
Tarso
Ribeiro
for Rio Bravo In\'5timentos on the incorporation
Unibanco,
Andrade
and
&
management
of R$JOOm
priva te equity
fund Mercantil do Brasil, which is active in tht
the $400m Corridor TS public transport
acquisition and rental of commercial real estatr
project - significant for being the first PPP to be
properties. In conjunction with "Bernardo Buarqur
on
Schiller, Castro also represented Generali BrasI
implemented in Rio de Janeiro state.
(KLA),
Seguros on the R$86m sale Df its building iII
on
Paulo Prado is recommended for advice relating to
Rio de Janeiro to São Carlos EmpreendimentOS
PPP projects. transactions within lhe regulated
public bidding procedures. Recent representative
e
industry
law
c\ien15 incJude communications company HNS
Espírito Santo is noted for his 'ercellent technitll
litigation. lt recently advised a consortium on
Americas, fire truck manufacturer Crimson Fire,
knowledge·.
the first airport privatisation implemented by the
and technology company Smartmatic Brasil.
achieves
a
'e.rcellent
broad
federal
Brasil,
The
Elena
results·.
practice
that
sector
and
government,
lFC
and
Bonelli
regularly
complex
and
also
McKinsey
three-partner
who
The firm
team
is
as
houses
advises
public
counts Advent
recent
incJudes
highlighted
AI
Koury
Veirano
Lopes Advogados
e
cJients.
advised Foz do
Claudia
Saneamento
for
her
of water
Raphael
Mortirl
Real estate forms the sole practice of PMKI
Advogados, and the firm has a superb reputatilll
in the market for providing advice on every asptd
resumption
ofreal estate law, induding corporate transactiotl.
sewage services following the
investments, litigation and financings. The 1(111
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the
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The team assiS15 c1ients in lhe leisure,
anstruction and tourism industries and
is also
in real estate linancing work, and aC15 for real
� advising Korean fund Mirae Asset on its
R$129m acquisition of a S()qb stake in a
building
Dndtr construction in Sao Paulo owned by Vision
8razil lnvestmen15. Rossi also represented
PACCAR
lI1d i15 subsidiary company DAF Camin
hões
1biJ) in lhe acquisition of real estate properties
IR thr state of Paraná in order to install
a $200m
lldustrial plant. In other work,
Claudio Taveira
lIIIsttd \'\WI Group Holding de Participações on a
."7m acquisition of a commercial
development
_ In Sao Paulo, and
also advised LVMH Fashion
..., Brasil on a non-residen
tial lease agreement
" . Sao Paulo shopping centre. Recen
Associados
Ambiental
and
Associate
and Águas do Brasil
Advogados
Brasil
Participações.
ruponses and competent team' to bring 'positive
tly made-up
....,. Franco Musett
i Grotti advised Odebrecht
Imobiliárias on a joint venture
with
group Promovalor to develop
a real
romplex with residential,
commercial and
... fadlities. The group
also assists a range of
�
�
�
Andrade, Pannunzio, Ricardo, Foz, Hypolito
e Gabbai
Cascione, Pulino, Boulos fi Santos Advogados
AdvogadosO
De Luca, Derenusson, Schuttoff e Azevedo
Advogados
Gasparini, De Cresci e Nogueira de Lima Advog
O
ados
_
DDSAO
Lilla, Huck, Otranto, Camargo AdvogadosO
Lobo fi de Rizzo
Advogados
Navarro Advogados
Pinheiro Guimarães - Advo ados
&
Siqueira Castro Advogados
Souza, Cescon, Barrieu fi Aesch Advogados
TNADV - Timoner e Novaes
Advogados
Taui! fi Chequer �ados in assodation with
Ma� Brown LLP
Ftmls are lisred A-Z Wltnin ôers
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firm in several real estate acquisitions. Camargo
Rafael Resch and Ronald Herscovici, recently
Companhia de Concessões Rodoviárias recen tly
aod is widely seen as 'one of lhe market's 10p fwo
also acted for RLG do Brasil, the Brazilian branch
advised a retail developer client on the structuring
instructed
obtaining
firms for media law', Firm founder Marcos Alberto
of
Henrique
of a bid, and the subsequenl bidding process, for
lelecommunications
regulato ry
Sant'Anna Bitelli ·ktlows more than mOSf lawyers
Companhia
several shopping centres, and also advised on a
body, ANATEL. 5ky/DIREClV and ViaQuatro are
Irn ow about the area' and he is recommended as
farmland acquisition.
also active clients.
'a visionary in the field'. Clients include some
the
Richemont
Group.
Whately
advised
Monteiro
Thomaz
Trides
Imobiliária Administradora on a land exchange in
firm
to
advise
licenses
on
from
TNADV-Timoner e Novaes Advogados
Telecoms boutique Mundie e Advogados
of the leading companies in film, lV, music,
has 'e.reel/ent' real estale capabilities, and the
'is the top c/roice for cutting-edge advice' and
publishing and digital media and new technolagy
Sao Paulo, the construction of apartments and the
development of a residential building.
lhe
Cristiane Mamprim de Castro Guerra ai Lobo
area is a core practice for lhe firmo The team
draws admiring glances from across the market for
rs a particularly strong area: the team recent1y
& de Rizzo Advogados has experience in
advises on ali real estate matters, across sectors
'setting lhe bar 011 regularory matters·. Peers and
assisted with the devt':lopment of contracts that
transactional real esta te work, and assists lhe firm's
including commercial, retai! and hospitality, It
clients alike highlight name partner Kevin M undie
will allow theatres to show 3D footbal! matches
corporate clients in real estale joint ventures and
has experience assisting on parlnerships between
as 'tlle most recognised telecoms erpert in fOwn'
during the World Cup.
developments, The team provided due diligence
developers and special purpose entities. Founding
but Elinor Cristófaro Cotait stands shoulder­
assistance to Kroton in matters relating to its real
partner José Roberto Pirajá Ramos Novaes is the
to-shouldcr with Mundie in terms of technical
market
estale properties. and also advised a client in the
key contact.
excellence and experience and is highlighted as a
Salinas Advogados prides itself on providing a
Unlike
its
boutique
heavyweight
rivais,
Cesnik,
media-focused
Quintino
&
Tauil & Chequer Advogados in
'mp-IIofch lawyer witlr a tremendous awareness
full-service offering to its media and entertainment
and exploitation of rural properties in Bahia to
association with Mayer Brown LLP, the
of what makes tire market tick'. In 2 0 1 1 lhe
clients.
develop soy projects.
real estate group advises on real estale financings,
firm acted for Virgin Mobile in lhe negotiation
investors, producers, publishers and broadcasters
sale
construction
of a $300m partnership with Tribe Mobile across
00
particular expertise in real estate-related finance
and development, as we11 as assisting real estate
eight jurisdictions, In addition to its signature
matters, employment, administra tive law, IP and
formation of a joint venture for the acquisition
Navarro
Advogados is
noted
for
its
At
and
leaseback
transactions,
11
advises
media
groups,
sponsors,
ali relevant support areas including corporate
work, including structured finance and investment
investment trusts and priva te equity funds on
strength in telecoms matters the firm also packs
litigation, Fábio de Sá Cesnik is one of the markets
funds. Alexandre Tadeu Navarro Pereira Gonçalves
real estale matters in Brazil, Carlos Motta has
a hefty punch in internet, technology, and media
best-known names; 'you would slruggle to find
is recommended.
experience advising on offerings of certificates af
and entertainment matters, and its regulatory
(J
real estale-backed receivables. POG Companhia
reputation is supported by robusl transactional
Fábio'. Rodrigo Kopke Salinas is recommended for
Securitizadora is a key client.
and
IP issues,
Pinheiro
has
broad
Guimarães
expertise
in
-
real
Advogados
estate
matters,
contentious
capabilities.
Litigator
Carlos
from sales and developmental activity through
Suplícy de Figueiredo Forbes is singled oul as 'lhe
to more complex real estate-re1ated financings,
lawyer you wanl il/ your comer',
offerings
for
Plínio
and
MEtA
Pinheiro
transactions.
Guimarães
Highlights
Neto
included
TMT
advising Banco Itaú BBA, as arranger, regarding
a R $ 1 33m offering of real
certificates
by
Brazilian
estate receivables
Securities
Companhia
Demonstrating
experience
a
llOf
'combinarioll
foulld
of
elsewllere
focus
in
and
Brazi/',
lawyer more in tUl/e /Vilh tlreir industry than
Manesco
Marques
Ramires
Advocacia
Perez
has
buill
Azevedo
upon
its
The excellent all-round practice at Pinheiro
�u latory strength to field a telecoms practice
Neto Advogados is 'up rhere will! tire best
with a strong public law bent; however, its solid
in media and elllertailrment matters', and its
capability
technology practire is' sreeped ill marker kllowledge
in
transactional
and
infrastructure
ensures it also receives a significant flow of
telecoms
rorporate deals. In a recent highlight, the firm
experience is also first-rate, On lhe lelecoms and
advised Guerreiro Teleconsult on lhe drafting of
and
releva"t
experience'
and
its
de Securitização backed by lease receivables in
Barretto Ferreira, Kujawski e Brancher
Shopping Tamboré (part of BR Malls Group).
Sociedade de Advogados - BKBG"s TMT
1T side. 'oursralldillg spedalist' Esther Nunes is
a review of the country's telecoms regulations.
The team also advises on structuring of real
practice is 'tlle ellvy of the market'. The 'extreme/y
recommended as 'very practical OIrd bus;lIess
Aoriano de Azevedo Marques Neto and Eduardo
estale investment funds, Paula Pessôa and Bruno
responsi"e' three-partner team is 'well-illformed
oriented'. She represented the Brazilian ann of
Augusto de Oliveira Ramires are both considere
d
Lardosa are recommended.
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and seeks to
fibre optic network provider Global Crossing in its
among lhe market's leading lights,
'ulldersland file needs of tire eliel/r" so as 'to
applications lo ANATEL requesting approval for
Siqueira Castro Advogados scored a
coup in June 2012 wilh the arrival of leading
telecoms
presenl
regulatory issues'
pracfical
and
appropriate
so/urions',
the change of control following its acquisition
by
Baker &
McKenzie 'reply to requests as soon as possible
'
Led by 'flrst-class
spedalisf Fabio Kujawski,
from TozziniFreire Advogados. Duarte is
lhe group inr1udes 'superior' managing partner
alld eIficiellr Raphael de Cunto handles bolh
and demonstrate
widely known for her experience, and her new role
Ricardo Barretto Ferreira da Silva wha impresses
telecoms and media work and attracts sterling
as practice head will notably strengthen the firm's
clients with his 'mastery of tlle law and e.reeUem
respolIsivelless and
eliel/f's business', Esther Miriam Flesch
heads
a five-partner team that also
includes 'e..rcelfem
real esta te capabilities.
commerdaf
awareness'.
Unlike
many
of
its
morket
kllowledge'.
The
department's
media
The real estate practice at SOuza, Cescon,
competitors, the firm's well-balanced practice hits
clients are drawn from an array of entertainmen t
Barrieu & Flesch Advogados has experience
the right notes acrass a11 three areas of telecoms,
sectors including TV networks, news agencie s.
in
media
movie studios and radio stations,
assisting
clients
with
acquisitions,
sales
and
technology,
and
it
also
provides
and financings, and in structuring real estate
exce11ent support in complementary practices such
Bitelli Advogados is a specialist in media,
investment funds, The group, led by Marcos
as corporate, IP and litigation. China Telecom and
social communication and enlertainment matte lS
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1
Pinheiro Neto AdvogadosO
Bitelli Advogados
2
Cesnik, Quintino Et Salinas Advogados
Manesco Ramires Perez Azevedo Marques Advocacia
Trench, Rossi e Watanabe Advogados, associated with
Baker Et McKenzie
Felsberg, Pedretti e Mannrich Advogados e Consultores
Legais
3
Koury Lopes Advogados (KLA)
Machado, Meyer, Sendacz e Opice
Pinheiro Guimarães - Advogados
_
AdvogadosO
Schivartche Advogados
TozziniFreire AdvogadosO
Veirano e Advogados AssociadosO
Dannemann, Siemsen, Bigler Et lpanema Moreira
Demarest Et Almeida Advogados
Pereira Neto
I
Macedo
Rolim, Viotti Et Leite Campos AdvogadosO
Ulhôa Canto, Rezende e Guerra Advogados
Vella Pugliese Buosi e Guidoni
_
AdvogadosO
RrfflS are /isted A-Z within tiers
O Indicates fjrffl displays contact detai/s ar the end of this chapter
Advogados, associated with
real estate practitioner Rossana Fernandes Duarte
his ' ullrivalled
Barretto Ferreira, Kujawski e Brancher Sociedade de Advogad
os
Lawyers at TrenC::h, Rossi e Watanabe
Levei 3 Communications, The 'smart, pragmatic
praise for
TMT
'gelluine
concem
for
their
professiotlal' Maria Cristina Machado
Cartez, who
stao ds out for her 'tec/mic
al quaJity, persollal
CIIStomer service olld commitmellt to
adrieve lhe
btSt result'. The firm shines
on the technology
side and over the past year
it has advised a broad
mix of IT providers and software
companies on
outsourcing issues and general corporate and
Brazilian Paralympic Committe and Paramount
commercial matters.
Pictures.
Regulated
Pedretti
e
Consultores
industries
specialist
Mannrich
Legais
Felsberg,
Advogados
provides
a
e
service
offering of quality in the IT, telecoms and sports
Koury
Lopes
Advogados
(KLA)'s
telecoms team advises domestic and multinational
companies
on
a
wide
range
of
regulatory,
transactional and IP issues. Clients include satellite
and enlertainment areas. 11 is particularly well
servire providers and telecoms cable manufacturers.
known for advising athletes and sports clubs on
On the media side, the firm houses a prominent lV
matters such as image rights and licensing but i1
practire and Brazilian media conglomerate Grupo
also has a strong film practice. Clients include lhe
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Highlighting i15 strong telecoms capability,
Machado,
Meyer, Sendacz e Opice -
Advogados recently advised mobile telecoms
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TIM Participações, Brazil's second largest mobile
requirement on the tax side', particularly following
telecoms company, in a
the 2012 arrival of 'prudent but not overcauno us'
$910m
public share
Bruno Carramaschi fiom Lobo & de Rizzo
offering.
Siemsen,
Advogados. He is recognised as a 'wise lawyer,
to i15 $760m acquisition of ou15tanding Vivo
Bigler & Ipanema Moreira has built upon
who consistent/y demonstrates a deep knowledge
shares
i15 traditional strengths to specialise in advising
of the Brazilian tax environment'. The practic:e
media c1ien15 on sponsorship and copyright issues.
has built upon the firm's excel1ent global corporate
José Eduardo Vieira is Tecommended.
finance
giant Telefónica on regulatory matters related
from
partner
minority
Moshe
shareholders.
Boruch
Sendacz
Founding
is
highly
recommended for telecoms work, and lvandro
IP
Sanchez, the lirm's media law contact, for sports­
relate4 matters.
The
Dannemann,
specialist
Demarest & Almeida Advogados' four­
partner media team is led
transactionally
foc:used
practice
at
by
Tatiana CampeHo
cre:dentials
capabilities in
to
offer
litigation.
transactional tax issues,
In
terms
of
i15
corporate
license
highlights, the firm recently advised the majority
agreements,
sponsorship
shareholders of educational group Cruzeiro do
corporate
matters. Clien15 inc1ude Metro Intemational and
Sul Educacional on the tax aspec15 of the sale
CBS Studios.
of a 3 7% shareholding to private equity inve:stor
and
finance
deals in the
telecoms
inc1uding
Pereira Neto
issues
I
image
and
Macedo is standout
Actis - significantly invotving the transformation
of a telecommunications network covering 2 7
on telecoms work and it excels in advising on
of the organisation fiom a non-profit association
Brazilian states - notably the firm also advised on
regulatory
Clients
into a corporation. In a highlight restructuring
the negotiations to obtain regulatory approval of
include SindiTelebrasil (the association of Brazilian
case, the firm advised RBS on i15 establishment
telecoms companies), and Oi, the largest telecoms
as a multiple-service bank in Brazil; induding
in a $1.2bn deal invotving the establishment
the transaction before ANATEL.
Schivartche
Advogados'
'l{!lality
of
competition
matters.
Under the leadership of Elisa Ribeiro, Rolim,
&
Viotti
Leite
Campos
Advogados'
telecoms and technology practice has built a
conceming
strong
regulatory
VAT, income tax, social security contributions,
contrac15 and ali related IP, corporate and tax
issues. Among its headline cases, the team advised
and transfer pricing rules. Other leading names
issues. André Schivartche is the main contact for
Companhia de Telecomunicações do Brasil Central
indude tax consultancy and planning specialist
the entertainment practice and is highlighted as
on filing lawsui15 against ANATEL contesting the
Ricardo Bolan and tax litigator Marcos Carvalho,
'a clear, communicative lawyer who would stand
unlawfulness of imposed fines.
who has considerable administra tive and judicial
and
screenwriting
out as among the best in any market'.
In
TozziniFreire Advogados has a strong
reputation
a
Tecent
for
contentious
headline
transaction,
Ulhôa
various
matters,
inc1uding
contentious experience.
MaChado, Meyer, Sendacz e Opice
advised Telemar, and its subsidiary Oi, in the sale
- Advogados fields one of the largest teams
f10w of transactional instructions relating to the
of a $5bn stake in Oi to Portugal Telecom. Ewald
in the market, with li partners dedicated to tax
electronics, IT and software industries. The firm
Possolo Corrêa da Veiga heads the team.
work. Led by the 'efficient and responsive' Raquel
technology c\ient base
and receives a steady
Vella
recently advised Hitachi on its R$SOm acquisition
Pugliese
Buosi
e
Guidoni
Novais, this
'very high-profile and respecrrd
of 1()()% of the shares of Linear Equipamentos
- Advogados has concentrated on increasing
group' also has recourse to the expertise of th�
Eletrõnicos. On the consultancy side, the firm
i15 share of telecoms and technology work in
'highly knowledgeable' Celso Costa and spedalist
advised SupportComm on the software license,
recent years. The firm has experience in corporate
tax litigator Daniella Zagari Gonçalves. EqualJy as
development and exploration agreement for a
and regulatory matters and i15 cJients incJude Next
adept in both corporate and litigious work, ttK
matchmaking service.
1T Corporation.
team has top-tier experience in federal, state anti
municipal taxes and advises on the tax aspect�
In 2011, Valdir de Oliveira Rocha Filho's team
of transactional matters, infrastructure projects.
at Veirano e Advogados Associados was
boosted
by
capital
the arrtval of senior associate and
media specialist Fábio Luiz Barboza Pereira, who
Tax
also
Over
the
past
year,
the
firm
has
marke15
regularly
interpretation,
joined fiom an in-house position at a television
company.
At
Lefosse
Advogados.
'outstanding
deals
advises
while
and
on
i15
reorganisationS. It
tax
planning
litigation
anel
capabiliti6
extend to cover the full range of judicial and
advised on a series of major strategic telecoms
professional'
Gustavo
administrative: cases. Rhodia Energy Brasil rectntly
and technology transactions including advising
Lian Haddad heads a team that 'con fulfil every
instructed the firm to advise on the lax aSJ}(dS
and
capability is i15 signature strength. High-p
rofile
co-founder Ricardo Mariz de Oliveira is 'the
first
liame you think of when it comes to tax law in
Brazi/' but other highly regarded names incJud
e
indirect tax spedalist Roberto de Siqueira Campo
s
and João Francisco Bianco, who is known for
his
work advising on income tax, social contrib
utions,
and foreign investment-related tax matters.
The
firm ac15 for domestic and foreign compa
nies
and, while drawing clients from a
wide range
of business sectors, it has a particularly
good
rrputation for advising on tax
issues relating
to the TMT, energy, financiaI, autom
otive and
agribusiness sectors.
state
Rezende e Guerra Advogados
Canto,
e Siqueira Campos Advogados is a 'fax
low specialisf and undoubtedly, the firm's tax
on several high-profile pieces of tax litigation
choice for 1V law'. The firm spedalises in advising
distribution
The consensus is that Mariz De
Oliveira
for the conversion. The firm is also advising
on
production,
and Sinopec.
assistance in obtaining Central Bank c1earance
company in Brazi!.
advice matches, if not e.rceeds, the best-known
firms in Brazil' and it is highlighted as a 'top
and
c1ients incJude Asahi Glass Company, lndra Brasil
supp on
related
matters,
famouS multinational companies. Representative:
CTOSS­
Pinheiro Guimarães - Advogados has
copyright
lhe firm also acted on a series of high-profile
contentious tax cases for some of the world's most
border matters, restructuring, and even complex
Lopes and handles the fuH range of entertainment­
law
incorporation of an SPV to operate the plant.
market-Ieading
an excellent track record in advising on major
sector. In a highlight, the firm advised Vésper
of its construction of a cogeneration plant in
partnership with Paraíso Bionergia, involving lhe
managing
partner
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Mattos Filho, Veiga Filho, Marr
ey Jr.
e Quiroga Advogados distinguishes
itself
by 'possessing the strength-in-depth
of a large
fim without losing the agility of a smaller on
e';
ctrtainly the team scores points
with c1ients for
Ih� 'strong specialist knowledge
of ali senior
lawyers'. The twelve-partner group
inc1udes
managing partner Roberto
Quiroga Mosquera.
who ·e.rc:els in administra
tive and judicial
tax
aM intemational law issue
s', as wel1 as the
'lrighly technical yet comm
ercial' Pedro Luciano
Marrey Jr, 'outstandin
g tax attorney' Luiz Felipe
Cmteno Ferraz
and tax head Andréa
Bazzo
l.iul�tta, who is 'very
up-to-date with business
ImIds'. The team shines in
corporate and VAT
tlx matters as
well as in tax litigation,
and it is
nown for i15 expe
rience in a diverse range
of
indUStries inclu
ding banking, engineer
ing, energy.
,
InSurance and finan
ce. In a major highlight on
ttw: litigation side, in 2011
the firm successfuHy
�nted petrochem
icals company Copesul in a
.
JudiO.I acti· on WhlC
h resulted in a fiscal savin
g of
Ipproximately
$300 m. The firm also advis
ed HJ
Tax
Lefosse AdvogadosO
Machado, Meyer, Sendacz e Opice
_
1
AdvogadosO
Mariz De Oliveira e Siqueira Campos
Advogados
Mattos Filho, Veiga Filho, Marrey Jr.
e Quiroga AdvogadosO
Pinheiro Neto Advogados O
Ulhôa Canto, Rezende e Guerra Advo
gados
Dias De Souza Advogados Associados
2
Advocacia Krakowiak
Machado Associados
Souza, Cescon, Barrieu a Flesch Advo
gados
Trench, Rossi e Watanabe Advogados,
associated with Baker a McKenzie
Veirano e Advogados Associados O
Xavier Bragança Adv
ogados
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Barbosa, Müssnich a AragãoO
3
Bichara, Barata, Costa a Rocha Advo
gados
Campos Meno AdvogadosO
Demarest a Almeida Advogados
Dias Carneiro Advogados
Lacaz Martins, Halembeck, Pereira Neto,
Gurevich a Schoueri-Advogados
Mundie e Advogados
Rolim, Viotti a Leite Campos Advo
gados O
Sacha Calmon e Misabel Derzi Consu
ltores e Advogados
Tauil a Chequer Advogados in association
with Mayer Brown LLP
TozziniFreire Advogados O
continued
�
Heinz on the tax aspects of i15 $725m
acquisition
of Coniexpress, involving the entran
ce of Heinz
into the Brazilian market.
Clients
recommend
Advogados as
strategic
cases,
.
Pinheiro
Neto
the top choice for the more
those
which
involve
more
business risk', thanks to 'leveis of reliabil
ity
in the Brazilian market'. This
unrivalled
reputation ensures a steady stream of
high-value
and complex litigation cases, which the
group
handles in addition to its corporate suppor
t work
and domestic and intemational tax plannin
g.
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