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PNM - Pereira Neto | Macedo | Rocco Advogados

Competition/Antitrust

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PNM - Pereira Neto | Macedo | Rocco Advogados

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The firm’s antitrust/competition law practice has a strong track record in merger control, where it consistently assisted clients in the antitrust clearance of complex mergers. PNM has also been very active in cartel investigations and other coordinated practices, representing companies and individuals charged in cartel investigations in many different industries. Another area in which PNM is consistently busy involves abuse of dominance/unilateral conduct cases representing clients in almost all relevant investigations initiated by CADE in key markets. Our team is also very active in developing strategic compliance work with a multidisciplinary team, whether structuring corporate integrity programs, conducting internal investigations and audits to map risks and vulnerabilities, and preventing legal liability.

Industries (16)

  • Banking and Financial Markets
  • Telecommunications
  • Technology, Media and Internet
  • Transportation
  • Energy
  • Steel
  • Water and Waste Management Services
  • Petrochemicals
  • Healthcare
  • Biofuels
  • Building Materials and Cement
  • Food and Beverages
  • Consumer goods
  • Construction
  • Agriculture
  • Payment cards

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Competition/Antitrust - Brazil

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

PNM has a seasoned team with deep roots in the Brazilian competition and antitrust space. Receives plaudits for its expert assistance to leading corporations in connection with complex anti-competitive investigations and merger control proceedings. The team remains a popular choice for companies from the financial services industry and other regulated sectors, which instruct the department on abuse of dominant position and cartel cases. It additionally provides consultancy in antitrust compliance and potential mergers.

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Work Highlights

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  • PNM - Pereira Neto | Macedo | Rocco Advogados represented Ambev in a CADE investigation initiated after a complaint alleging abuse of market position to foreclose a competitor’s access to points of sale.

Strengths

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  • PNM’s team is highly technically skilled, with a deep understanding of complex demands. They are extremely objective and deliver excellent results. The firm also provides outstanding client service.

    Competition/Antitrust respondentBrazil

  • PNM stands out for its in‑depth knowledge of competition matters and its strong grasp of the ongoing discussions at CADE. The team demonstrates the impeccable ability to handle complex and sophisticated demands.

    Competition/Antitrust respondentBrazil

Notable Practitioners

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  • Caio Mário da Silva Pereira Neto
    Caio Mário da Silva Pereira Neto

    Caio Mário da Silva Pereira Neto

    Caio Mário da Silva Pereira Neto is highlighted by market sources for his expertise handling sophisticated mandates before CADE. He assists top-notch players from the telecommunications, technology and healthcare industries with a variety of competition matters.

    • Caio Mário da Silva Pereira Neto is a lawyer with an unparalleled knowledge of competition law. He has solid technical expertise and is widely recognised by peers.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentBrazil

    • Caio Mário da Silva Pereira Neto is an excellent lawyer with an exceptionally high standard of delivery. He has a deep understanding of Brazilian competition law, as well as a precise grasp of the specific dynamics of our industry. He consistently brings us outstanding, well‑crafted solutions.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentBrazil
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  • Ricardo Pastore
    Ricardo Pastore

    Ricardo Pastore

    Ricardo Pastore is a solid practitioner with experience advising prominent clients on complex merger review filings and anti-competitive behaviour investigations before CADE.

    • Ricardo Pastore is highly responsive, knowledgeable, thoughtful, pragmatic and a pleasure to work with.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentBrazil
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