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Pinheiro Neto Advogados

Competition/Antitrust

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Our Competition Law Practice delivers up-to-date and innovative legal solutions to assist and guide our clients to operate in compliance with the competition law, clarifying doubts on business conducts so as to avoid unnecessary penalties.


With a dedicated team boasting national and international experience, Pinheiro Neto has practiced in the competition area for more than six decades, particularly since the 1990’s, with the economic stabilization of the country and when a more improved set of competition and merger control rules was put in operation.


We act across the whole spectrum of competition law matters, with the support of our firm’s other practice areas, renowned economists and other experts, where needed.


The competition law practice requires strict control of conflicts of interest, absolute confidentiality, proactive conduct and permanent contact with the client with respect to the handling of the matter.  

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Competition/Antitrust - Brazil

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Pinheiro Neto Advogados' sophisticated team is highly respected for advising on the full spectrum of competition matters. The department is particularly noted for helping prominent market players in cross-border matters. Blue-chip companies from the most regulated industries, including aviation and financial services, frequently rely on its services for merger control cases. Also provides key assistance on highly sensitive antitrust compliance matters.

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Work Highlights

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  • Pinheiro Neto represented Mondelez and JDE in an investigation conducted by CADE into potential anticompetitive practices in the Brazilian labour market involving major companies in the consumer goods sector.

Strengths

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  • Pinheiro Neto's team is always available, and provides quick, reliable guidance that gives us the confidence we need to make decisions and move the business forward. They demonstrate deep knowledge at all times and are fully aligned with supporting us in making new deals viable. Pinheiro Neto's service is impeccable. The team understands our business extremely well, is always willing to join discussions and meetings, and consistently delivers fast, high quality support.

    Competition/Antitrust respondentBrazil

  • Pinheiro Neto stands out due to the team's agility, creativity, expertise and client service. They respond quickly and effectively to time-sensitive requests and changing circumstances. Pinheiro Neto has also shown a creative approach to solve problems, devising innovative strategies to complex antitrust challenges.

    Competition/Antitrust respondentBrazil

  • Pinheiro Neto is a first‑tier firm with a extremely well prepared team, which is fully capable of handling the most complex demands. The team has deep experience in large cases, participates in major transactions and demonstrates strong technical expertise. Their service levels and responsiveness consistently reflect the high standards of the law firm.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Cristianne Saccab Zarzur
    Cristianne Saccab Zarzur

    Cristianne Saccab Zarzur

    Cristianne Saccab Zarzur is renowned for her sophisticated competition practice. She offers clients from the telecommunications and technology sectors a wealth of experience across a range of different antitrust matters, being particularly recognised for her handling of high profile merger control proceedings before CADE.

    • Cristianne Saccab Zarzur is undoubtedly the best lawyer in her field. She is always available, instills a lot of confidence in our decision-making process, vehemently defends our interests in endless meetings with other parties involved in the business, and is always assertive in her positions. She is exactly what a company needs when making important decisions that will impact the entire business.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentBrazil

    • Christianne Saccab Zarzur is spectacular and impeccable. She is one of the main reasons I chose to work with this department at Pinheiro Neto.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentBrazil

    • Cristianne Saccab Zarzur is a dedicated, highly competent professional and a true example of integrity. It is a pleasure to work with her.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentBrazil
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  • Renê Guilherme da Silva Medrado
    Renê Guilherme da Silva Medrado

    Renê Guilherme da Silva Medrado

    Renê Guilherme da Silva Medrado is well known in the market for his significant experience handling a variety of sophisticated competition mandates before CADE. His practice includes advising leading players from the financial services and automotive sectors on merger control proceedings and international cartel investigations.

    • Renê Guilerme da Silva Medrado provided excellent service, close attention to our matter and comprehensive guidance that went beyond what we expected.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentBrazil

    • Renê Guilherme da Silva Medrado is a remarkable professional with strong technical and interpersonal skills.

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  • José Alexandre Buaiz Neto
    José Alexandre Buaiz Neto

    José Alexandre Buaiz Neto

    José Alexandre Buaiz Neto is a strong practitioner who is frequently mandated by high profile companies to assist with a range of competition mandates, including merger control proceedings and investigations before CADE.

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  • Leonardo Rocha e Silva
    Leonardo Rocha e Silva

    Leonardo Rocha e Silva

    Leonardo Rocha e Silva is admired by market commentators for his solid competition practice. He is experienced in mergers reviews, as well as investigations into anti-competition behaviour, being particularly active advising important players from the healthcare and financial services industries on complex merger control proceedings before CADE.

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  • Daniel Rebello
    Daniel Rebello

    Daniel Rebello

    Daniel Rebello is noted by sources for his expertise in the competition area, including merger filings and investigations.

    • Daniel Rabello is technically strong, quick to understand our business and new projects, and is consistently responsive even under tight deadlines. He has a clear view of the market and reliably supports us to structure safe and viable deals.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentBrazil

    • Daniel Rebello is an excellent professional. He is available, attentive, committed to results and demonstrates strong technical knowledge.

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