LAWYER PROFILE

Maria Eugênia Novis

Brazil 2026

Machado Meyer

Ranked in 1 practice area

Competition/Antitrust

Brazil

17 years ranked

About

Provided by Machado Meyer

Brazil: Contentious

Practice Areas

Partner in Competition.

Career

Maria Eugênia specializes in filings, investigations, and negotiations with the Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE).

Large part of her work concerns analysis of antitrust risks and drafting of specific M&A contractual provisions; definition of strategy and conduction of complex antitrust filings before CADE; defense of clients in investigations on cartel and abuse of dominance cases; negotiation of leniency agreements and settlement agreements with CADE; and assistance in internal investigations of anticompetitive practices. Additionally, Maria Eugênia regularly assists clients in antitrust compliance programs.

Maria Eugênia has experience in providing legal assistance to clients of several industry areas, such as: automotive, packaging, pharmaceutical, medical equipment, chemical and petrochemical, energy, paper and cellulose, oil and gas, communication, and technology.

Professional Memberships

Admitted to the Brazilian Bar Association. Member of IBRAC and International Bar Association.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Brazil: Contentious

Competition/Antitrust - Brazil

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Maria Eugênia Novis is admired for her expertise and track record. She frequently assists companies with high profile merger control proceedings and cartel investigations before CADE.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Maria Eugênia Novis is an excellent professional and a true pleasure to work with. She brings a high level of technical expertise and strong commercial insight to every project.
Competition/AntitrustChambers Brazil: Contentious
Maria Eugenia has been an exceptional partner, consistently delivering high quality technical and strategic support. Her pragmatic approach, deep expertise and unwavering availability have been essential in ensuring secure, efficient and well‑aligned decision‑making across our projects. Working with her has been invaluable to the success of our transactions.
Competition/AntitrustChambers Brazil: Contentious