About

Provided by Mattos Filho

Our services include:

  • Representation of boards of directors, board committees, and companies in internal investigations based on accusations of corruption, fraud, and other improper conduct;
  • Assessment of clients' practices to determine whether a client is compliant with relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies, as well as assistance in developing corporate integrity programs;
  • Representation of clients in administrative inquiries and enforcement procedures;
  • Representation of clients in negotiations of leniency agreements with government authorities;
  • Representation of clients in anti-money laundering enforcement proceedings and review of internal controls;
  • Representation of clients in anti-corruption cases;
  • Preparation of compliance programs and training;
  • Anti-corruption due diligence and risk assessment in corporate transactions;
  • Representation of business organizations in corporate fraud investigations and enforcement proceedings conducted by the Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission, the Brazilian Central Bank, and other regulatory authorities;
  • Criminal risk assessment and representation of companies, officers, and employees in criminal investigations and proceedings, as well as in negotiated resolutions with law enforcement, such as plea, non-prosecution and cooperation agreements;
  • Assessment of contractual and corporate governance obligations, as well as of information disclosure to capital markets due to internal or government investigations and related policies.

Chambers Review

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Compliance - Brazil
2
Band 2
What the team is known for

Mattos Filho, Veiga Filho, Marrey Jr e Quiroga Advogados' much admired practice acts on a wide range of compliance mandates. The seasoned team assists with internal investigations, negotiation of leniency agreements and monitoring of compliance programmes. It is also sought out to conduct compliance due diligence for M&A transactions, in addition to providing advice on anti-corruption policies. Its client roster often hails from the energy, healthcare, banking and technology sectors.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Thiago Jabor Pinheiro
2
Thiago Jabor Pinheiro
2
Band 2

Thiago Jabor Pinheiro continues to be praised for his strong compliance expertise. He is retained by high-profile companies to conduct sensitive internal investigations, due diligence in the context of cross-border M&A transactions and leniency agreements.

"Really good lawyer, very enthusiastic and happy to help. A problem solver."

"Good and up-to-date lawyer."

Renato Portella
4
Renato Portella
4
Band 4

Renato Portella is frequently retained by companies to assist with a range of compliance mandates, including complex leniency agreements negotiations, internal investigations and structuring of compliance programmes.

"Good management ability. He knows the subject technically and understands the reality of our business."

"Very smart. He is very good and easy to deal with. Clearly solid experience."

Ranked Lawyers at
Mattos Filho

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Compliance

Thiago Jabor Pinheiro
2
Thiago Jabor Pinheiro
2
Band 2
Renato Portella
4
Renato Portella
4
Band 4

Members

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Kevin Michael Altit

Marcel Ribas

Thiago Luís Sombra