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Pinheiro Neto Advogados

Crisis Management

Global Guide 2026 : Brazil


Pinheiro Neto Advogados

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About

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

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Crisis Management - Brazil

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Pinheiro Neto Advogados is well regarded for helping clients manage crises relating to environmental and labour matters, among others. Top business players in Brazil, across sectors such as energy, financial services and healthcare, have relied on the firm for strategic advice at the most sensitive times.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Pinheiro Neto represented Citibank as its Brazilian counsel in two public-interest

    lawsuits filed in the United States by Minas Gerais-based plaintiffs, following the tailing dam collapses in Mariana and Brumadinho.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Pinheiro Neto advises us on the most sensitive situations that we need to handle in the company.

    Crisis Management respondentGlobal
  • Pinheiro Neto's understanding of technical matters is excellent when it comes to translating them into legal documents. This is a commendable skill.

    Crisis Management respondentGlobal
  • Pinheiro Neto Advogados demonstrates a high level of technical knowledge and a good strategy for conducting cases.

    Crisis Management respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1José Alexandre Buaiz Neto
    Band 1José Alexandre Buaiz Neto

    José Alexandre Buaiz Neto

    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 crises and negotiating with Brazilian authorities.

    • José Alexandre has led complex and important projects, demonstrating a high level of training and knowledge.

      Crisis Management respondentGlobal

Ranked Individuals at Pinheiro Neto Advogados (1)

Brazil

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