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BMA Advogados

Competition/Antitrust

Global Guide 2026 : Brazil


BMA Advogados

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Competition/Antitrust - Brazil

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão's acclaimed competition department is recognised for its strength handling sophisticated merger review proceedings before CADE. The team is regularly sought out by blue-chip companies from the technology, aviation, media and entertainment sectors due to its prowess advising on the competition aspects arising from sizeable domestic and cross-border corporate transactions. It also boasts outstanding capabilities conducting investigations relating to anti-competitive behaviour, including cartels and price rigging.

Work Highlights

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  • BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão represented The Walt Disney Company in securing unconditional clearance of the minority investment in Epic Games.

Strengths

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  • BMA has sophisticated lawyers who handle complex demands. Their solid knowledge and robust experience convey a strong business awareness.

    Competition/Antitrust respondentGlobal
  • BMA's competition team is very good, always available, fast and ready for emergencies. They are great.

    Competition/Antitrust respondentGlobal
  • We have had a lot of confidence in BMA for many years. I believe they are the best competition team in Brazil.

    Competition/Antitrust respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Star IndividualsBarbara Rosenberg
    Star IndividualsBarbara Rosenberg

    Barbara Rosenberg

    Star individual Barbara Rosenberg has built an impressive reputation as a leading practitioner in the Brazilian competition area. She is renowned for handling complex merger control mandates, with remarkable sophistication and expertise, for high-profile national and international market players from across several industry sectors.

    • Barbara is a great professional.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentGlobal
    • Barbara is a star. She had a meteoric rise in the market. She is phenomenal.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentGlobal
    • Barbara is a point of reference in the area and as a lawyer in Brazil. She stands out; she is excellent.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentGlobal
  • Band 3José Inácio Almeida Prado Filho
    Band 3José Inácio Almeida Prado Filho

    José Inácio Almeida Prado Filho

    Partner José Inácio Almeida Prado Filho is frequently mandated by high-profile companies to lead merger control filings and cartel investigations.

    • José is quite technical and has a business-oriented approach. The competition field is very sensitive, and he is very competent in identifying risks and offering solutions.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentGlobal
  • Band 4Camilla Paoletti
    Band 4Camilla Paoletti

    Camilla Paoletti

    Camilla Paoletti is well regarded by clients and peers for her solid work in the competition/antitrust arena. Clients benefit from her expertise on complex merger control filings.

    • Camilla meets our demands, doing a very good job.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentGlobal
  • Band 4Marcos Antonio Tadeu Exposto Jr
    Band 4Marcos Antonio Tadeu Exposto Jr

    Marcos Antonio Tadeu Exposto Jr

    Partner Marcos Antonio Tadeu Exposto Jr is active advising clients on complex merger control proceedings before CADE, as well as cartel investigations. He is seen on a variety of antitrust cases in sectors such as water supply and waste management, healthcare and entertainment.

    • Marcos is a lawyer with good business acumen and extensive experience in the field.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentGlobal
  • Band 5Bernardo Cascão
    Band 5Bernardo Cascão

    Bernardo Cascão

    Bernardo Cascão has experience advising high-profile clients on merger control proceedings and cartel investigations.

    • Bernardo's advice and practical experience with regulators is always on point.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentGlobal
  • Up and ComingGuilherme Morgulis
    Up and ComingGuilherme Morgulis

    Guilherme Morgulis

    Up-and-coming lawyer Guilherme Morgulis is well known in the market for his experience in assisting companies and individuals with administrative proceedings, M&A filings, and cartel and unilateral conduct investigations.

    • Guilherme is excellent. He is very good, dynamic, hands-on and hardworking. He is a very good lawyer who stands out.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentGlobal
    • Guilherme is a great lawyer.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentGlobal

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