Consumer Law
Brazil Guide 2024 : Brazil
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Provided by Magalhães e Dias
The firm is one of the best prepared law firms in Brazil in these areas, providing clients with all-inclusive services, from legal advice on marketing, promotions advertisement, labelling and commercial policy, to full class action litigation. The firm offers full assistance on recall cases, handling the administrative work before regulatory and consumer agencies, investigations before the Public Attorney’s Office and individual consumer litigation (e.g. product liability).
In addition, the firm has extensive experience with food law, unfair competition, commercial disputes and corporate controversies (contractual or equity related). The firm also advises several businesses and industry associations on issues related to consumer safety and standards regulation, especially regarding labelling, children’s advertising and food safety.
Additionally, the firm has been highly successful in challenging administrative decisions in Judiciary Courts made by Brazilian consumer protection authorities and regulatory agencies, as well as acting before different judicial and administrative bodies (such as the Consumer Protection Department of the Ministry of Justice, the Consumer Protection Office — PROCON, and the National Council of Self-Regulation of Advertising — CONAR).
Chambers Review
Magalhães e Dias has an established team representing clients in judicial and administrative proceedings before regulatory agencies including PROCON, SENACON and CONAR. The team is renowned for its strong background acting on product recall, advertising and defective products mandates, as well as providing consultancy work in the consumer sphere. The firm is regularly sought out by major clients from the food, beverage and technology sectors. OLX Group is a new client win.
Magalhães e Dias has an established team representing clients in judicial and administrative proceedings before regulatory agencies including PROCON, SENACON and CONAR. The team is renowned for its strong background acting on product recall, advertising and defective products mandates, as well as providing consultancy work in the consumer sphere. The firm is regularly sought out by major clients from the food, beverage and technology sectors.
Work Highlights
- Magalhes e Dias assisted Pirelli with a notification to the National Consumer Secretariat (SENACON) about a global product recall involving tires used in racing bicycles, avoiding any allegations of negligence in conducting the recall in Brazil.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Their knowledge with relation to advertising law is unrivalled."
"We have trust in Magalhães e Dias because they handle things expertly and provide the best outcome possible."
"Magalhães e Dias is our solution for strategic cases"
"They provide very high-quality service with strong dedication."
"Their knowledge with relation to advertising law is unrivalled."
"We have trust in Magalhães e Dias because they handle things expertly and provide the best outcome possible."
"Magalhães e Dias is our solution for strategic cases"
"They provide very high-quality service with strong dedication."
Notable Practitioners
Lucia Ancona Lopez de Magalhães Diasis noted for her formidable reputation as one of the country’s leading lawyers handling complex investigations, administrative and judicial proceedings and recalls. She is frequently sought out for representations in the sectors of technology, pharmaceutical and food.
"She is an authority in consumer law matters, especially in relation to advertising. She knows how to deal with ANVISA and knows how to handle labelling matters."
"She is highly technical and present throughout the matters."
Cristiano Del Debbio holds extensive experience in consumer litigation, especially regarding moral damages, misleading and comparative advertising. He handles a portfolio of clients in the beverage, retail and consumer goods markets.
"Cristiano Del Debbio is well prepared and has a solid background."
Associate-to-watch Maria Fernanda Castanheira Saab is well regarded for her active role assisting clients with administrative proceedings, lawsuits and recalls. She has also experience representing clients before SENACON.
"Maria Fernanda Castanheira Saab moves quickly. Has the ability to handle difficult topics."
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