Competition/Antitrust
Brazil Guide 2024 : Brazil
Band 1
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Provided by BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão
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.
Chambers Review
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
- BMArepresented both parties in the acquisition of Credit Suisse Group by UBS Group AG.
Strengths
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"They have an in-depth understanding of Brazil's antitrust law and practice, are pragmatic and consistently offer excellent value service to their clients."
"BMA's expertise in antitrust and competition is a benchmark In Brazil."
"BMA's team provides information that goes beyond legal. They pay attention to the nuances of the market and to the matter itself, which is very useful to help clients make a decision."
"They have an in-depth understanding of Brazil's antitrust law and practice, are pragmatic and consistently offer excellent value service to their clients."
"BMA's expertise in antitrust and competition is a benchmark In Brazil."
"BMA's team provides information that goes beyond legal. They pay attention to the nuances of the market and to the matter itself, which is very useful to help clients make a decision."
Notable Practitioners
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 brilliant and an excellent benchmark in her field."
"Barbara Rosemberg is very responsive. She communicates well and provides details that I'd not otherwise get."
"Barbara Rosenberg is a Star Individual without a shadow of a doubt."
"Barbara is excellent at building teams. Everyone in her team is thorough and responsive."
PartnerJosé Inácio Almeida Prado Filhois frequently mandated by high-profile companies to lead merger control filings and cartel investigations.
"José Inácio is a very good lawyer who is rising in his career."
"He is super responsive, does a very good risk assessment and takes mitigation measures to make the business viable."
Camilla Paoletti keeps receiving praises from clients and peers alike for her solid work on the competition/antitrust arena. Clients benefit from her expertise on complex merger control filings.
"Camila is outstanding, is highly knowledgeable and provides very practical advice."
"She is very competent, available and displays high technical quality."
"Camila instils confidence in her analyses. She is a rising star in the antitrust sector."
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 our main point of contact. He is very agile while keeping calm and bringing good advices for our company."
"He is a well-regarded lawyer in BMA."
Joining our numbered bandsthis year, Luis Bernardo Cascãohas experience advising high-profile clients on merger control proceedings and cartel investigations.
"Bernardo demonstrates a lot of experience, thus he anticipates questions we could have."
"He is very available and accessible. Bernardo's risk assessment is very good."
Luiz Antonio joins our ranking as Associate to Watch after being 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.
"His work was excellent and super diligent."
"Luiz Antonio has helped us a lot as he is very available and proactive during the cases."
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