About
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.
Chambers Review
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 with anti-competitive investigations involving bid rigging and cartel activities.
Work Highlights
- Lobo de Rizzo Advogados assisted Louis Dreyfus Company Brasil and Sociedade Operadora Portuária de São Paulo with the antitrust filing of the transaction regarding the acquisition, by LDC Brasil, of one hundred percent of shares of Sociedade Operadora Portuária de São Paulo, which owns half of the quotas of the Terminal de Exportação de Açúcar do Guarujá (TEAG).
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Lobo de Rizzo advised on a very complex submission to the Brazilian antitrust authority and they were very efficient in a tight timeframe."
"The are very good and manage to get things done very quickly. We are very happy with the services they provided."
"They have deep knowledge of the market and businesses, which is essential not only to enable the operations under analysis but also to provide us peace of mind."
"Lobo de Rizzo advised on a very complex submission to the Brazilian antitrust authority and they were very efficient in a tight timeframe."
"The are very good and manage to get things done very quickly. We are very happy with the services they provided."
"They have deep knowledge of the market and businesses, which is essential not only to enable the operations under analysis but also to provide us peace of mind."
Notable Practitioners
Seasoned partnerSérgio Varella Brunais often retained by companies to assist with a variety of complex competition mandates including settlement agreements, merge control, acquisitions and investigations
"Sérgio has great expertise on conducting risk assessments and displays great understanding of how CADE works."
Up-and-coming Natalia Pinheiro da Silveira remains receiving impressive recognition from clients for her outstanding work in this field, specially regarding antitrust filings.
"Natalia is very capable and well articulated. She understands her client's needs and always looks for safe solutions."
"She is an Up and Coming lawyer who is handling good cases."