Compliance
Brazil Guide 2024 : Brazil
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Provided by TozziniFreire Advogados
One of the pioneering and leading practices in Brazil, our Compliance & Investigation area is headed by seasoned professionals and is known for having an eye on global trends and in-depth knowledge of the legal landscape and best practices for managing compliance issues. Far more than anti-corruption experts, we approach problems with a commercial mindset, understanding, anticipating, and mitigating reputational risks to our clients. We represent clients in different sectors and industries. We are also recognized for our ability to understand and advise listed foreign multinationals and work in cross-border cases.
TozziniFreire has vast experience in acting for companies, boards of directors, and independent committees in preventing, identifying, and resolving compliance and potential violations of anti-corruption and anti-bribery statutes, as well as internal fraud cases. Our team has been involved in most of the largest-in-scale corporate investigations conducted in Brazil and is prepared to assist corporate clients facing governmental investigations, conducting internal investigations and representing them in non-trial resolutions, and designing strategies that safeguard their interests. Relying on TozziniFreire’s strong multidisciplinary culture, our compliance partners lead and coordinate teams to provide comprehensive service with a tailored and efficient approach.
Chambers Review
TozziniFreire Advogados' market-leading department is routinely retained by major corporations for highly sensitive matters. The team is trusted by high-profile companies to handle internal investigations motivated by whistle-blower allegations as well as national and international authorities. It maintains an impressive portfolio of clients hailing from the pharmaceutical, engineering and petrochemical industries, who benefit from its advice on anti-corruption programmes. It additionally assists with due diligence in the context of complex M&A transactions and leniency agreements.
Strengths
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"We felt that we were being assisted by the biggest authorities in the market. They have an extremely senior team acting in big ticket cases."
"The team is very sophisticated, handles cross-border matters and has top-notch capabilities."
"Full-service firm, with significant experience working on the biggest regulatory and investigation matters in Brazil."
"We felt that we were being assisted by the biggest authorities in the market. They have an extremely senior team acting in big ticket cases."
"The team is very sophisticated, handles cross-border matters and has top-notch capabilities."
"Full-service firm, with significant experience working on the biggest regulatory and investigation matters in Brazil."
Notable Practitioners
Stellar partner Shin Jae Kim is highly praised as an outstanding and groundbreaking compliance practitioner in Brazil. Boasting an impressive track record and widely noted as a leader in the area, she is sought out by major clients to conduct highly sensitive investigations involving Brazilian and foreign jurisdictions, as well as anti-corruption and compliance due diligence in the context of big-ticket cross-border M&A transactions.
"Shin is excellent, technically impeccable and with the necessary soft skills to deal with stressful situations."
"She is spectacular, a pioneer in the field."
"She is a world-renowned lawyer."
Giovanni Falcetta enjoys widespread recognition in the market for his stand-out compliance practice. He is sought out by high-profile clients to assist with sensitive internal investigations, compliance due diligence and assessment of compliance programmes.
"He delivers high-quality work."
"He has great expertise."
"He was always a star. A great lawyer."
Renata Muzzi Gomes de Almeida is recognised in the market for her solid expertise in the compliance arena. She advises key companies on complex internal investigations and negotiations of leniency agreements. Almeida is also well placed to assist with restructuring of compliance programmes, due diligence and administrative liability proceedings.
"She exceeded expectations. She was always available and assisted us in a timely manner."
"She has valuable experience in Brazil working on some of the biggest cases."
Karla Lini Maeji is admired by her knowledge and is particularly regarded for her activity advising companies on cross-border investigations and sensitive leniency agreements negotiation.
"Karla is well known amongst public authorities and instils confidence. She goes beyond by building technical strategies."
"Karla has strong compliance expertise."
"Karla has a great technical knowledge."
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Marcelo Zenkner
Head of Department