Global Guide 2026 : Brazil
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Our Investigation department has been constantly recognized by the market and clients, a multidisciplinary group that brings together Compliance, Criminal, Antitrust, Labor, and Data Protection practices. Our work includes investigations of alleged bribery and money laundering and internal investigations related to sexual and moral harassment, fraud, and antitrust matters such as cartel.
Our team has a strong track record in structuring and implementing compliance programs and training employees and executives, often working alongside the company’s internal compliance department.
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Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados joins the rankings this year, demonstrating experience in the implementation of compliance programmes, risk assessments and investigations. The firm is also retained by high-profile domestic and international clients to conduct internal investigations and due diligence in anti-corruption matters and economic sanctions.
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Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados provided Braskem with strategic compliance advisory services. The team conducted a thorough anti-corruption analysis of the profiles of all Braskem’s board and committee members, as part of the due diligence assessment.
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Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados is fully committed to excellence and is focused on understanding our needs, offering personalised and high-quality service.
What really distinguishes the department from the rest in the industry is its highly skilled and proactive staff. The team is always available to come up with the best strategies for the clients.
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Esther Miriam Flesch is a seasoned practitioner who is well regarded in the market for her longstanding experience in handling complex compliance issues.
Esther Flesch is well prepared and attentive to clients. We have always been promptly met in our demands, with technical and accurate feedback.
Esther Flesch is one of the most technically equipped lawyers in the compliance arena, with a very high technical level and excellent service.
Esther Flesch is a point of reference in the market. She has always acted with transparency and demonstrates deep knowledge in her areas of expertise.
Luciano Inácio de Souza receives solid endorsement from market commentators for his involvement in compliance matters. He is sought out by clients to handle due diligence and internal investigations.
Luciano Inácio de Souza is attentive and extremely skilled. His work is incredibly enriching for the case.
I would like to highlight the excellent work of Luciano Souza. His high academic ability, combined with a deep understanding of current affairs and best market practices, is truly impressive.
Luciano always adds value to our company with assertive and effective solutions. His commitment and expertise are invaluable to our continued success.
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