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José Alexandre Buaiz Neto

José Alexandre Buaiz Neto

Global 2026

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Ranked in 3 practice areas

About

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Practice Areas

Compliance and Internal Investigations, Competition, Corporate and Commercial Litigation.

Career

José Alexandre Buaiz Neto has been a member of Pinheiro Neto Advogados since 1994 and a partner of the firm since 2006. He serves domestic and international companies from different industries in investigations, compliance and litigation on matters involving anti-bribery, antitrust, money-laundering and fraud, among other issues. He has been involved in leading cross-border investigations and litigation and has also been in charge of several negotiations with various Brazilian authorities in federal, state and municipal levels. He is praised by clients and peers as a leader in his practice areas in accordance with Brazilian and international publications. José holds a Bachelor’s degree in Law from the University of Brasília (“UnB”) and a LL.M. from Boston University. He served as a Board member of the Council of Appeals of the National Financial System (“CRSFN”) from 2011 to 2013 and is a member of the Advisory Board of the Dutch Brazilian Chamber of Commerce and of the Management Board of the Brazilian Institute for Studies on Competition, Consumer Law and International Trade. José also serves as Executive Officer of the Integrity Committee of ICC Brasil. He was a foreign associate in an international law firm in New York in 1997–1998 and has lectured at different institutions since 1999.

Personal

LL.M. in Law from Boston University

Bachelor’s Degree in Law from University of Brasília (UnB)

International experience: Mayer Brown, USA

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Crisis Management - Brazil

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial

José Alexandre Buaiz Neto is praised by clients for his expertise advising clients on compliance, anti-bribery, antitrust, litigation, and national and international investigations. He is experienced in managing crises and negotiating with Brazilian authorities.

Competition/Antitrust - Brazil

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Partner José Alexandre Buaiz Neto is a strong practitioner who is frequently mandated by high-profile companies to assist with a range of competition mandates, including merger control proceedings and investigations before CADE.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • José Alexandre has led complex and important projects, demonstrating a high level of training and knowledge.

    Crisis ManagementChambers Global Guide
  • José Alexandre Buaiz Neto is a senior partner, very experienced and capable of solving clients' most complex governance compliance challenges.

    ComplianceChambers Global Guide
  • We were supported by José Buaiz Neto and his team in a complex situation, and they provided innovative solutions. We had an excellent experience.

    ComplianceChambers Global Guide

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