Brazil Guide 2026 : Brazil
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Provided by Trench Rossi Watanabe
Trench Rossi Watanabe operates in the Antitrust sector since the Economic Law Department of the Ministry of Justice was created, in 1991.
The firm’s practice group advises and coordinates complex multijurisdictional antitrust work related to merger control; represents clients in governmental investigations and private litigation; acts in the field of complex cartels; and designs updated and customised antitrust compliance programs. The team represents clients before the Brazilian competition authority (CADE), and Brazilian courts - as well as coordinate work related to submissions to other Latin American Antitrust Authorities.
It also focuses on companies' most significant competition law risks, providing compliance training to clients, developing compliance programs, and conducting internal investigations and audits on key risk areas across several industry sectors, such as consumer goods, pharmaceutical and automotive, among others.
The team provides seamless coordination on cross-border merger strategies through Trench Rossi Watanabe's strategic cooperation agreement established with Baker McKenzie for consulting on foreign law - one of the broadest and strongest networks in the legal market worldwide.
It owns the ability to combine its jurisdictional expertise in formulating local, regional, and global strategies, in order to help clients to achieve their commercial goals, minimizing any risk that may appear.
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Trench Rossi Watanabe is a respected full-service law firm with a renewed competition department advising on a range of competition mandates before CADE, such as merger control proceedings and investigation of cartel activities, including those involving bid rigging. The team is particularly sought out by international clients.
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Trench advised and represented Safran in securing antitrust clearance for its USD1.8 billion acquisition of part of Collins Aerospace’s actuation systems business from RTX Corporation.
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Trench Rossi Watanabe's team was extremely professional, demonstrating a strong ability to develop well thought‑out strategies in advance and execute them effectively. The team also had the depth needed to manage the case seamlessly.
Trench Rossi Watanabe displays a very high level of knowledge and experience, with the adoption of very well-grounded defense materials.
All the lawyers at Trench Rossi Watanabe are extremely qualified, with excellent training and years of experience in large-scale operations and complex matters. They are always ready to assist us and perform the services correctly.
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Paulo Leonardo Casagrande advises key clients on complex competition matters, including merger review proceedings and anti-competitive behaviour investigations before CADE.
Paulo Leonardo Casagrande stands out for his clear communication skills, his deep understanding of the local regulatory landscape, and his ability to bridge the gap between the authority’s perspective and the expectations of an international client. His responsiveness, along with his calm and confident handling of a sensitive process, are key strengths.
It is a pleasure to work with Paulo, who is very attentive and cooperative, has an excellent ability to explain issues to international clients and is well connected within the Brazilian antitrust ecosystem.
Exceptional professional, with a very high critical and technical level.
Francisco Negrão is commended by market sources for his solid expertise in competition law, being further recognised for his knowledge about trade law.
Francisco Negrão is an outstanding lawyer. He is highly intelligent and exceptionally dedicated. It is a true pleasure to work with him.
Competition/Antitrust
Competition/Antitrust
Provided by Trench Rossi Watanabe
Paulo Leonardo Casagrande
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Practice area: Competition/Antitrust
Location: Brazil
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