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Compliance - Brazil
What the Team is Known For
Maeda, Ayres & Sarubbi Advogados is a distinguished compliance boutique enjoying an outstanding reputation due to its track record of conducting highly sensitive governmental and independent internal investigations. The team is frequently retained by high profile domestic and international players from the technology, aviation and mining sectors to advise on sophisticated risk assessment studies, as well as on the implementation of anti-corruption and compliance programmes. Clients also benefit from its expertise handling negotiations of leniency agreements and independent monitorships.
Strengths
Maeda, Ayres & Sarubbi demonstrates a high level of technical competence and maintains a consistently available and approachable demeanour.
The technical skills of Maeda, Ayres & Sarubbi's team were fundamental in handling our complex situation.
Maeda, Ayres & Sarubbi's team is absolutely present, offering well‑grounded opinions and strategic suggestions.
Maeda, Ayres & Sarubbi Advogados adds significant value to the business through its precise technical expertise, solid experience in complex cases and ability to conduct investigations with discretion and depth.
With an extensive technical legal knowledge and expertise, Maeda, Ayres & Sarubbi has a thorough understanding of the legislative framework in order to issue its opinions.
Work Highlights
Maeda, Ayres & Sarubbi Advogados advised the Independent Committee created by Americanas on the investigation of the circumstances that led to accounting inconsistencies of approximately USD3.5 billion identified by the company.
Notable practitioners
Bruno Carneiro Maeda continues to be lauded by clients and peers alike for his highly specialised and sophisticated compliance practice. Maeda is noted for his expertise conducting sensitive internal investigations, enforcement actions and the negotiation of leniency agreements.
Bruno Carneiro Maeda has always been very available to meet demands, responding with assertiveness and expertise.
With an excellent approach, Bruno Carneiro Maeda looks at the big picture, is reflective, thinks long term and offers practical suggestions.
Carlos Ayres is recognised for his expertise in high profile compliance mandates, including cross-border matters. He is praised by clients and peers, being particularly active advising companies on leniency agreement negotiations, internal investigations and enforcement actions. He is further active in independent monitorships.
With a technical investigative profile and a strong command of the subject matter, Carlos Ayres' work is characterised by discretion, precision and consistency in delivering results.
Erica Sarubbi is admired by clients for her compliance practice. She assists high profile companies with complex mandates, including sensitive investigations, monitorships and leniency agreements.
Erica Sarubbi demonstrates strong expertise in investigations, adopting a structured and pragmatic approach. Her clear, objective communication and collaborative stance make it easy to align with diverse stakeholders.
An excellent professional, Erica Sarubbi understands the business well, speaks the company's language and communicates well with global leadership.
Business‑oriented Fernanda Bidlovsky clearly understands our needs and guides us toward the right decisions, helping us navigate area‑specific risks.
Fernanda Bidlovsky is a versatile professional with a broad business vision and the ability to adapt to different contexts.