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BMA is renowned for its competition law practice, having acted in many of the high-profile cases reviewed in recent years by CADE, Brazil's competition authority. The competition law team's practical, results-oriented approach is based on the solid academic and professional experience of its members. 

BMA acts in complex cases having national and international dimensions. The team is recognized by both clients and colleagues for its ability to develop strategies that meet our clients' real needs and to identify, prevent and mitigate the competition risks that can arise in business conduct.  

Present in practically every international cartel investigation in Brazil, BMA represents the interests of companies in investigations into anticompetitive conduct, relying on extensive experience that goes beyond the defense phase to negotiation of leniency agreements and settlements. The team also relies on its experience in designing and implementing compliance programs for national and international clients.

Known for its ability to contribute to the success of action strategies by working in partnership with its clients, BMA advises on competition matters and represents businesses in merger review proceedings before CADE. The firm is usually involved in some of the largest and most significant M&A deals in the banking, agribusiness, retail and air transportation sectors.

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Competition/Antitrust - Brazil

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

BMA's acclaimed competition department is recognised for its strength handling sophisticated merger review proceedings before CADE. The team is regularly sought after 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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Notable Practitioners

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Barbara Rosenberg
Barbara Rosenberg
Star Individuals

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 for high-profile national and international market players from across several industry sectors, with remarkable sophistication and expertise.

Barbara is a star. She had a meteoric rise in the market. She is phenomenal.

Barbara is a great professional.

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

José Inácio Almeida Prado Filho
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José Inácio Almeida Prado Filho
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Band 3

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 business-oriented approach. The competition field is very sensitive, and he is very competent in identifying risks and offering solutions.

Camilla Paoletti
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Camilla Paoletti
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Band 4

Camilla Paoletti keeps receiving praise from clients and peers alike for her solid work on the competition/antitrust arena. Clients benefit from her expertise on complex merger control filings.

Camilla meets our demands, doing a very good job.

Marcos Antonio Tadeu Exposto Jr
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Marcos Antonio Tadeu Exposto Jr
4
Band 4

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 in antitrust cases in the water supply and waste management, healthcare and entertainment sectors.

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

Bernardo Cascão
5
Bernardo Cascão
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Band 5

Luis 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.

Guilherme Morgulis
U
Guilherme Morgulis
U
Up and Coming

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

Guilherme is a great lawyer.

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

Luiz Antonio Galvao
Luiz Antonio Galvao
Associates to watch

Associate-to-watch, Luiz Antonio, is praised for representing clients before CADE in M&A and joint ventures, as well as in cases involving investigations of potentially anti-competitive conduct such as cartels.

Luiz is a great lawyer.

Ranked Lawyers at
BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão

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Competition/Antitrust

Barbara Rosenberg
Barbara Rosenberg
Star Individuals
José Inácio Almeida Prado Filho
3
José Inácio Almeida Prado Filho
3
Band 3
Camilla Paoletti
4
Camilla Paoletti
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Band 4
Marcos Antonio Tadeu Exposto Jr
4
Marcos Antonio Tadeu Exposto Jr
4
Band 4
Bernardo Cascão
5
Bernardo Cascão
5
Band 5
Guilherme Morgulis
U
Guilherme Morgulis
U
Up and Coming
Luiz Antonio Galvao
Luiz Antonio Galvao
Associates to watch