Brazil Guide 2026 : Brazil
Ranked Individuals
Provided by Lobo de Rizzo Advogados
Our work covers all aspects of Brazilian competition law, both in conduct and economic concentration proceedings before CADE and in legal claims. We have extensive experience in structuring M&A transactions to address antitrust risks, in compliance programs, in internal investigations and in negotiating leniency agreements with the authorities.
Our professionals are recognized for their high performance in high-profile cases in Brazil, especially for their strong knowledge of the business sectors in which their clients operate.
We strive for a business-oriented vision and the search for creative solutions to preserve our clients' objectives when managing legal risks.
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Lobo de Rizzo Advogados has a respected department assisting a versatile clientele with merger review proceedings in connection with joint ventures and other corporate transactions. Companies operating in the transportation and construction sectors often instruct the team on anti-competitive investigations involving bid rigging and cartel activities.
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Lobo de Rizzo assisted quantiQ Distribuidora with legal support on responses to CADE questionnaires related to a merger case regarding the pharmaceutical ingredients distribution market.
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Lobo de Rizzo Advogados is highly technical and truly understands the client’s risks, which is a clear differentiator. The law firm is a strategic partner who genuinely understands us. Always available, it consistently provides the support we need.
Lobo de Rizzo Advogados is highly skilled, precise and agile in handling highly complex issues. The service is of high quality and the team is always very helpful and available.
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Sérgio Varella Bruna is often retained by companies to assist with a variety of complex competition mandates including settlement agreements, merge control, acquisitions and investigations.
Sérgio Varella Bruna is an experienced professional with technical expertise and a consistently collaborative approach. I truly enjoy working with him.
Sérgio is a highly technically qualified professional, interested in understanding which path will best help clients with their problems.
Sérgio VArella Bruan is extremely technical and highly respected. His knowledge extends far beyond his practice area. He is my anchor, and I have great respect for his views. He is the most complete lawyer I know.
Natalia Pinheiro da Silveira receives impressive recognition from clients for her outstanding work in this field, specially regarding antitrust filings.
Natalia Pinheiro da Silveira combines in‑depth knowledge across a range of fields with the ability to deliver precise, business‑aligned guidance. She is highly approachable and consistently handles matters with speed and efficiency.
Competition/Antitrust
Competition/Antitrust
Provided by Lobo de Rizzo Advogados
Sérgio Varella Bruna
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Practice area: Competition/Antitrust
Location: Brazil
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