Veirano Advogados, Competition/Antitrust

About

Provided by Veirano Advogados

We understand that competition carries both opportunities and risks for thriving businesses. From everyday commercial practices to complex aspects of merger control and potentially anticompetitive conduct, our team advises Brazilian and international companies in all areas of competition law.

Our expertise with merger control encompasses a variety of activities:

Assessing competition risks
Representing clients in the submission of highly complex transactions
Representing clients in challenges to transactions before the antitrust authorities
Negotiation of remedies

We also offer strategic advice on dealing with investigations of anticompetitive behavior, such as cartels or unilateral conducts. The team assists companies with internal investigations and appraises their business practices from the standpoint of antitrust law. Whether investigations involve dawn raids, leniency agreements, settlement agreements, or international cartels, we always tailor our approach to the client’s needs.

The professionals on our team have an international perspective and diversified experience and background, with a business-oriented and pragmatic approach, as well as straightforward and responsive opinions. We continuously monitor proceedings to ensure that sensitive situations requiring personal contact with Brazilian antitrust officials are appropriately handled.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Competition/Antitrust - Brazil

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Veirano Advogados maintains a busy department advising on a variety of competition matters, ranging from merger filings to anti-competitive conduct investigations. Companies in the telecommunications, pharmacy and steelworks industries rely on their services. The team is particularly noted for conducting merger reviews in relation to multi-jurisdictional transactions. It also represents intervening parties in merger control proceedings. It garners praise for its advice on preventive antitrust consultancy and compliance.

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Work Highlights

Provided by Veirano Advogados

Veirano represented Vector Transportes and Bunge group in the antitrust review of the creation of a contractual joint venture with Gerdau.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

"They have a very solid antitrust technical knowledge. Veirano has great partners who are mindful on timing and business needs, while delivering top-notch technical work."