Compliance
Global Guide 2024 : Brazil
Band 3
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+55 11 3356 1800About
Provided by Demarest Advogados
We advise companies and their executives on Compliance issues, from preventive aspects to crisis management and resolution arising from legal violations with potential impact on the company’s business and credibility, including:
- Internal Investigations, from the analysis of alleged violation of applicable laws to the reporting and eventual negotiation of agreements with the appropriate authorities;
- Crisis Prevention and Management;
- Negotiation of agreements with government authorities;
- Implementation and Review of Compliance Programs;
- Corporate training related to Compliance best practices;
- Conducting due diligence on M&As and business partners;
- Representation in administrative and judicial proceedings arising from possible violations of anti-corruption legislation, in particular Law No. 12,846/13;
- Assistance and guidance for companies under monitoring; and
- Advisory to members of the Board of Directors involved in the supervision of internal investigations and decisions regarding potential voluntary reports to the authorities involved.
Because of the multidisciplinary nature of our team, we also assist clients in identifying the best coordination strategy among the various stakeholders involved in investigations that have implications in different spheres of law, such as criminal, tax, administrative, civil and antitrust aspects, among others.
Chambers Review
Demarest Advogados' well-regarded team acts as counsel to national and international companies on internal investigations sparked by corruption allegations and integrity due diligence on third parties. It possesses further expertise negotiating agreements with local and foreign authorities and assisting with independent monitorships. The team provides advice to important players from the petrochemical, pharmaceutical and transportation sectors.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have extensive academic and market knowledge, always up to date. Multidisciplinary team of experts. Service of excellence, impeccable."
"They are experts in compliance. Superbly integrated team, from juniors to partners. Best performance of the market."
"Very responsive on short notice and they met all the deadlines."
"They have extensive academic and market knowledge, always up to date. Multidisciplinary team of experts. Service of excellence, impeccable."
"They are experts in compliance. Superbly integrated team, from juniors to partners. Best performance of the market."
"Very responsive on short notice and they met all the deadlines."
Notable Practitioners
Eloy Rizzo Neto is admired by sources for his growing compliance practice. He has a solid track record advising clients on sensitive investigations, complex due diligence proceedings and risk assessments.
"Eloy has a strong academic background in this field. He is updated and responds immediately."
"Excellent technical knowledge and emphatic posture. He has expertise and know-how."
"Excellent lawyer. I trust him very much - lifesaver."
"He makes us feel at ease. I trust everything he does. Impeccable opinions."
Andre Luis Leme joins the rankings after demonstrating active performance assisting clients with leniency agreements, carrying out in-depth analysis during due diligence and representing clients in administrative liability proceedings.
"Very competent and proactive."
"Excellent professional."
"Lawyer with a pro-business view. Great knowledge about compliance."
Victoria Arcos often assists clients with sensitive official investigations arising from corruption allegations, as well as internal investigations sparked by whistle-blowers' complaints. She also advises on due diligence proceedings and compliance programme evaluations.
"She was very helpful and clear with her advice."
"Victoria stands out for her expertise and organisational talent. She is very rational and responsive."
Ranked Lawyers at
Demarest Advogados
Brazil