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Trench Rossi Watanabe

Compliance

Brazil Guide 2026 : Brazil

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Trench Rossi Watanabe

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Specialized expertise in internal investigations, compliance, ESG and corporate ethics in both domestic and international contexts

We have a fully dedicated team with extensive experience in matters relating to corporate ethics, integrity, and compliance (legal and regulatory), with a distinguished track record in cases involving Brazilian and foreign anticorruption laws.

We assist clients in identifying and analyzing risks associated with business activities, as well as in planning, implementing, and monitoring effective and consistent compliance programs that meet legal and regulatory requirements and align with market best practices. We also support companies, including several of Brazil’s largest corporations and Fortune Global 500 companies, in adapting their internal structures and promoting a strong compliance culture through periodic training programs tailored to executives, employees, and business partners.

In addition, we are recognized for our excellence in preparing, assessing, and coordinating internal investigations related to issues such as fraud, corruption, conflicts of interest, violations of internal policies, and harassment, including multijurisdictional matters. We also handle the reporting phase of such investigations, engaging with external auditors, independent committees, and authorities in Brazil and abroad.

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Compliance - Brazil

Band 5

What the Team is Known For

Trench Rossi Watanabe is highly regarded for its work on complex corporate compliance and investigations, with particular strength in large scale, multi‑jurisdictional internal investigations involving multinational corporations. The team supports clients throughout the entire compliance lifecycle, handling investigations, regulatory disclosures, risk assessments and the implementation of compliance programmes aligned with domestic and international standards. It also advises boards and senior management on ESG‑driven governance, risk management and compliance strategy. Its client portfolio includes players hailing from the pharmaceuticals, technology and automotive sectors.

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Work Highlights

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  • Trench Rossi Watanabe assisted the NFL with compliance consulting services in negotiations with Brazilian governmental authorities. This work involved political negotiations, real‑time compliance assurance and the definition of controls related to venue arrangements, tax incentives and customs clearance.

Strengths

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  • The team at Trench Rossi Watanabe shows knowledge, the ability to handle sensitive cases and good judgement when analysing information.

    Compliance respondentBrazil

  • Trench Rossi Watanabe seeks to thoroughly understand the business and the cases, and is equipped to promptly address various compliance demands.

    Compliance respondentBrazil

  • Beyond technical excellence, Trench Rossi Watanabe's greatest strength lies in its attention to the organisation's strategic interests and the needs of its people.

    Compliance respondentBrazil

Notable Practitioners

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  • Felipe Ferenzini
    Felipe Ferenzini

    Felipe Ferenzini

    Felipe Ferenzini is an active partner, often seen representing clients in internal investigations, negotiations with authorities and due diligence proceedings.

    • Felipe provides prompt support and has strong technical expertise to handle complex situations.

      Compliance respondentBrazil

    • Felipe Ferenzini stands out for his high level of commitment to the company's objectives and proactive approach to handling demands.

      Compliance respondentBrazil

    • Always engaged, Felipe responds promptly and delivers reports of excellent quality.

      Compliance respondentBrazil
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  • Heloisa Uelze
    Heloisa Uelze

    Heloisa Uelze

    Heloisia Uelze is an active and experienced practitioner, praised by clients for her advisory work and commercial awareness. Co-head of the compliance department, Heloisa is sought out to support clients in a broad variety of matters, including internal investigations, anti-money laundry risk assessment and design of governance programmes.

    • Heloisa Uelze is an excellent professional, with outstanding knowledge and good judgement in handling difficult situations.

      Compliance respondentBrazil

    • Heloisa Uelze is excellent. She wins people over not only through experience but also through her perceptiveness and her ability to read environments where impact matters. She brings sensitivity, thoughtful suggestions and clarity in addressing issues. She connects relevant dots from different perspectives and anticipates scenarios we would not have identified ourselves. She is practical, communicates assertively and knows how to adapt her message appropriately across different levels of hierarchy.

      Compliance respondentBrazil
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