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Competition/Antitrust

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Provided by Veirano Advogados

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, providing clear, objective, and agile opinions with a business-oriented approach.

We work closely with our teams of specialists in other areas of law, including Litigation, IP, Criminal Law, Corporate Integrity and Regulatory. As a result, we provide clients with a comprehensive and integrated strategy in complex multidisciplinary antitrust cases.

Veirano has been involved in some of the most high-profile antitrust cases in Brazil, and has successfully defended clients in several major investigations and merger control cases. We represent clients in various industries and have sector-specific expertise, including telecommunications, technology, energy, pharmaceuticals, mining, food and beverage and retail, providing strategic legal advice on antitrust issues, ensuring compliance and defending clients' interests. 

  • Merger control
  • Policy and advisory services
  • Compliance Programs and Risk Mitigation
  • Challenging CADE’s decisions before courts

Chambers Review

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Competition/Antitrust - Brazil

4
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.

Work Highlights

  • Veirano Advogados represented Roquette in the merger filing involving the USD2.85 billion acquisition of IFF Pharma Solutions. The transaction was submitted to CADE under the ordinary procedure and was analysed by several competition authorities in other jurisdictions, including the European Commission.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Veirano Advogados works efficiently, is very responsive and avoids unnecessary cost escalation. The services are always of the highest standard.

Competition/Antitrust respondent
Brazil

Veirano's competition team stands out for its availability and clear communication, always demonstrating agility and proactivity in providing service. The team maintains a collaborative and solution-oriented approach, consistently supporting stakeholders in overcoming challenges related to obtaining information. Guidance is always clear, objective and focused on decision-making.

Competition/Antitrust respondent
Brazil

The department's main distinguishing feature is its deep specialisation in competition law and procedures before CADE. The team demonstrates exceptional technical knowledge of the country's current competition laws and practices, as well as a strategic understanding of the regulatory body's operations and expectations. This combination of legal expertise and practical vision of the regulatory environment allows Veirano to offer precise, assertive, and realistic guidance, anticipating risks and conducting operations safely and efficiently.

Competition/Antitrust respondent
Brazil

Notable Practitioners

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Leonardo Maniglia Duarte
4
Leonardo Maniglia Duarte
4
Band 4

Leonardo Maniglia Duarte is admired for his diverse practice representing significant market players. Leonardo Maniglia Duarte is highly active in merger controls, risk assessments and investigations before CADE.

Leonardo Maniglia Duarte stands out for his exceptional client service and strong ability to manage complex matters with precision. He demonstrates excellent business acumen, consistently aligning legal strategies with the company’s broader objectives. His proactivity, clarity in communication, and ability to anticipate potential impacts make him a distinguished and highly trusted professional.

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Enrico Spini Romanielo
5
Enrico Spini Romanielo
5
Band 5

Enrico Spini Romanielo attracts broad market recognition for his frontline work in complex merger control proceedings, as well as anti-competitive behaviour investigations before CADE. He is particularly noted for his expertise in competition matters related to the telecommunications sector.

Enrico Spini Romanielo stands out for his exceptional availability, clarity and objectivity in every interaction. His ability to communicate complex information in a straightforward manner, combined with his agility in responding to requests, truly sets him apart in the sector. He provides efficient, reliable and secure support throughout the entire process.

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Veirano Advogados

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Brazil

Competition/Antitrust
Leonardo Maniglia Duarte
4
Leonardo Maniglia Duarte
4
Band 4
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Enrico Spini Romanielo
5
Enrico Spini Romanielo
5
Band 5
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Members

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Alberto Monteiro

Fernanda Lins Nemer

Fernanda Monteiro Barroso de Castro

Fernando Stival

Isabela Oliveira

Leonardo Maniglia Duarte

Leonardo Maniglia Duarte

Head of Department

Lívia Gândara

Mauro Hiane de Moura

Pedro Garcia

Pedro Villar

Rodrigo Alves