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Competition/Antitrust - Brazil
What the Team is Known For
TozziniFreire's prestigious team is widely respected for handling the negotiation of sensitive leniency agreements connected to cartel investigations. Clients further benefit from its multidisciplinary expertise within the competition arena, including merger review proceedings, compliance programmes and defence in anti-competitive conduct cases before CADE. The team is also active in judicial disputes arising from antitrust-related damage claims.
Strengths
TozziniFreire exceeded my expectations. They really treat us as partners, showing high commitment and support.
TozziniFreire's work is excellent. The team consistently make an effort to deepen their understanding of our business and our specific needs. They are always very prompt in their responses.
TozziniFreire does outstanding work and its team is highly qualified. They possess excellent commercial skills and are always ready to address any questions promptly.
Work Highlights
TozziniFreire represented Getinge in a competition investigation into the exchange of sensitive information about human resources variables.
Notable practitioners
Distinguished head of department Marcelo Calliari has a notable reputation for his longstanding expertise in sophisticated domestic and cross-border cartel investigations, as well as the related negotiation of leniency agreements.
Marcelo Calliari is an exceptional professional. His analyses are assertive and straightforward. His knowledge in competition matters is a significant advantage.
Marcelo has always acted excellently in leading the team and directing actions in critical and complex moments.
Marcelo is my go-to if I have any questions regarding competition matters in Brazil. He is very strategic and well known.
Guilherme Ribas is known for his adept handling of competition mandates. He often assists clients with sophisticated merger control proceedings, investigations, leniency agreements and monitoring before CADE.
Tatiana Lins Cruz is well regarded in the market for her activity in competition matters. She often represents clients in mandates involving cartel investigations and negotiation of leniency agreements. She has further experience in antitrust-related damage litigation.
Tatiana is a fantastic lawyer.
Tatiana is phenomenal. She has great insights when working with CADE and developing strategies.
Marcel Medon Santos is frequently retained by companies to negotiate agreements and conduct investigations related to anti-competitive behaviour, as well as to file merger reviews before CADE. He is also active in judicial disputes involving cartel damage claims.
Marcel is a highly competent and experienced partner.
Marcel is always capable of understanding our business and needs. His commitment allows him to act with great depth on all occasions.
Up-and-coming lawyer, Patricia Bandouk Carvalho, is praised by the market for her experience in negotiating intricate leniency agreements, cartel investigations and antitrust matters in court.
I'm quite happy with Patricia's assistance.
Vivian Fraga is experienced in conducting merger reviews, horizontal and vertical commercial agreements, abuse of dominance and especially cartel investigations. Clients benefit from her years of experience in this field, especially due to her background working at CADE.
Vivian Fraga has high technical capacity in the field of competition and antitrust.
Vivian is very good, super-fast and always notifies us of everything that's going on.