Crisis Management
Brazil Guide 2024 : Brazil
Band 2
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+55 11 3247 8400About
Provided by Pinheiro Neto Advogados
Pinheiro Neto Advogados provides a complete range of services that suits the specific needs of its clients to manage any crisis that may rise, as well as has been leading some of the most challenging matters in Brazil in the last decades. The cases often include matters involving several practices of the firm, such as climate change, environment, compliance, white-collar crime, consumer law, technology and data protection, competition, human rights, labour and employee relations, bankruptcy, and insurance.
The experienced team focuses on developing specialised and client-centred solutions that are tailor-made for each company, acting as a strategic partner to address a wide spectrum of boardroom-level risks. Thus, the firm is able to provide legal counsel and guide the clients during the full range of stages a company might come across when facing a crisis: before, during and after it has struck.
Our team is well known for its ability to handle crisis with excellence, always protecting our clients’ privacy in non-public matters, and ensuring that they are able to navigate in an increasingly complex risk landscape, avoiding and/or reducing damages from any turmoil they may be unexpectedly caught on.
Chambers Review
Widely recognised firm Pinheiro Neto Advogados is well-regarded for helping clients manage crises relating to environmental and labour matters, among others. Top business players in Brazil from sectors such as mining, aviation and pharmaceuticals have relied on the firm for key advice at the most sensitive times.
Work Highlights
- Pinheiro Neto assisted Tüv Süd and other local companies with legal matters, both civil and criminal liability, arising from the environmental disaster caused by the Dam I collapse in Brumadinho.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Pinheiro Neto is knowledgeable in the reputational matters and in the financial crisis sector."
"Pinheiro Neto's knowledge of FCPA and interview techniques in fraud investigations is a highlight. Their compliance with deadlines and responsiveness are very good."
"They are renowned for their strong knowledge in environmental and regulatory matters within crisis management."
"Pinheiro Neto is knowledgeable in the reputational matters and in the financial crisis sector."
"Pinheiro Neto's knowledge of FCPA and interview techniques in fraud investigations is a highlight. Their compliance with deadlines and responsiveness are very good."
"They are renowned for their strong knowledge in environmental and regulatory matters within crisis management."
Notable Practitioners
José Alexandre Buaiz Neto is praised by clients for his expertise advising clients on compliance, anti-bribery, antitrust, litigation and national and international investigations. He is experienced in managing crisis and negotiating with Brazilian authorities.
"José Alexandre is calm, great at dealing with clients and facilitates the implementation of measures. He also has great oratory skills."
"José Alexandre is a senior lawyer with outstanding knowledge of the law. He has a solid track record and provides prompt responses."