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Pinheiro Neto Advogados

Competition/Antitrust

Global Guide 2026 : Brazil

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Pinheiro Neto Advogados

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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. The firm also provides key assistance on highly sensitive antitrust compliance matters.

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Work Highlights

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  • Pinheiro Neto is representing grain trader, Viterra, in a merger control filing relating to a transaction with Bunge.

Strengths

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  • Pinheiro Neto's competition team is excellent. They provide the reassurance we need, with prompt responses and consistent availability.

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  • Pinheiro Neto is our go-to for all Brazil matters, assisting us with a variety of issues.

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  • Pinheiro Neto's team is extremely familiar with the inner and outer workings of the Brazilian competition authority and how best to navigate an investigation.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Cristianne Saccab Zarzur
    Cristianne Saccab Zarzur

    Cristianne Saccab Zarzur

    Distinguished partner 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 has a strong understanding of the market, is highly efficient and speedy, and possesses all the qualifications necessary to handle merger clearance.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentGlobal

    • Cristianne is very experienced, highly respected and very involved. She manages very complex operations.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentGlobal

    • Cristianne is fast, agile and a great lawyer, handling matters with precision. She understands the issues and sensitivities well, making practical and efficient decisions.

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  • José Alexandre Buaiz Neto
    José Alexandre Buaiz Neto

    José Alexandre Buaiz Neto

    Partner 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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  • Renê Guilherme da Silva Medrado
    Renê Guilherme da Silva Medrado

    Renê Guilherme da Silva Medrado

    Respected partner Renê Guilherme da Silva Medrado is well known in the market for his significant experience in 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 has been instrumental in navigating the intricacies of an investigation by the Brazil competition authority and advocating on behalf of our company.

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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 merger 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.

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