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 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
"The team is extremely thoughtful; I was impressed by the tremendously capable team. They understand the client and bring their expertise together with assertiveness."
"They are a boutique specialised in the theme and know how to produce a thorough and structured risk assessment. They always suggest the appropriate solutions."
"A team with in-depth knowledge. They know how to deal with complex matters."
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 negotiations of leniency agreements. "Bruno has an incredible memory. He is very careful and articulate, surgical, direct and practical. Great listener and observer. He is great at planning. Solid professional." "Very technical professional who has a deep understanding of the matters he is leading."
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 agreements negotiations, internal investigations and enforcement actions. He is further active in independent monitorships. "Carlos has great expertise and has the ability to make his clients feel very supported and safe." "He has a solid track record."
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 is a brilliant professional. She handles highly complex matters. She has a solid reputation." "She is well regarded in the market. Great focus on agreements with multinationals. She leads large and complex cases." "Superb professional."
Fernanda Bidlovsky is active assisting key players with compliance mandates, being particularly active advising companies on independent internal investigations and risk assessments. "She is experienced and very accessible."