Compliance
Global Guide 2024 : Brazil
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About
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.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are well-known pioneers in compliance in Brazil. A very strong and competent team."
"They are very approachable and meet all deadlines. Very collaborative and open-minded team. They know how to develop the strategies intelligently - I love to work with them."
"True experts; they are market leaders and a point of reference in compliance matters in Brazil and abroad."
"They are masters in the subject and know how to navigate between the Brazilian government and private organisations. They have good networking and very good strategic knowledge."
"They are well-known pioneers in compliance in Brazil. A very strong and competent team."
"They are very approachable and meet all deadlines. Very collaborative and open-minded team. They know how to develop the strategies intelligently - I love to work with them."
"True experts; they are market leaders and a point of reference in compliance matters in Brazil and abroad."
"They are masters in the subject and know how to navigate between the Brazilian government and private organisations. They have good networking and very good strategic knowledge."
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 incredible. She's strategic and has a great experience in compliance. She understands a lot of the processes of investigation and knows how to structure and form a team of lawyers."
"She is the best in the compliance business."
"Shin has a huge experience and is very easy to work with. She is good with the clients and well known among governmental authorities."
"She has the merits for contributing with the consolidation of the compliance arena in Brazil."
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.
"Senior lawyer, Giovanni has a broad view of compliance."
"He is a very charismatic professional and masters the subject. He has a good ability to deal with clients, very diplomatic."
"Strong know-how in compliance."
"Giovanni Falcetta is a spectacular partner. He knows how to listen and understands the clients' needs."
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 the restructuring of compliance programmes, due diligence and administrative liability proceedings.
"She is excellent, very reliable and has good judgement."
"Renata provides prompt responses and her legal insights are helpful."
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 an experienced lawyer and stands out for her work on complex matters."
"Very attentive and communicative."
"She has great technical and business knowledge."
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Marcelo Zenkner
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