Compliance | Global

TozziniFreire is routinely retained by major corporations for highly sensitive matters. The team is trusted by high-profile companies to handle internal investigations initiated by whistle-blower allegations as well as by national and international authorities. It maintains an impressive portfolio of clients from the pharmaceutical, engineering and petrochemical industries, who benefit from its advice on anti-corruption programmes. It additionally assists with due diligence in the context of complex M&A transactions and leniency agreements.

Demarest Advogados' well-regarded team acts as counsel to national and international companies on internal investigations sparked by corruption allegations, and in integrity due diligence on third parties. It has further expertise negotiating agreements with local and foreign authorities and assisting with independent monitorships. The team provides advice to important players from the petrochemical, pharmaceutical and transportation sectors.

Mattos Filho's much admired practice acts on a wide range of compliance mandates. The seasoned team assists with internal investigations, negotiation of leniency agreements and monitoring of compliance programmes. It is also sought out to conduct compliance due diligence for M&A transactions, in addition to providing advice on anti-corruption policies. Its client roster includes companies from the energy, healthcare, banking and technology sectors.

Lefosse Advogados is a well-regarded team acting predominantly on behalf of clients from the retail, banking and energy industries. The firm is particularly noted for its robust team of practitioners equipped to handle complex internal investigations on accounting practices, boarding clients into anti-money laundering programmes and representing clients in administrative proceedings.

Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown is a multidisciplinary team that wins acclaim for the level of its experience in risk assessments, compliance programmes and legal advice. The firm's client portfolio includes players from the banking, food and retail industry. The team is also noted for its interactions with national and international authorities when providing compliance training, and conducting anti-bribery and anti-corruption due diligence.

Pinheiro Neto Advogados fields a team of seasoned practitioners demonstrating impressive credentials in the negotiation of leniency agreements with the CGU, with a strong offering in internal investigations, PAR and the drafting of compliance programmes. The firm is frequently called upon to advise clients from the electronic, pharmaceutical and entertainment industries.

Veirano Advogados' dynamic compliance team advises companies on internal investigations following leniency agreements, as well as those arising from whistle-blowers' allegations and government investigations. The team offers additional expertise structuring compliance programmes, and conducting due diligence and risk assessments. Its client roster includes players from the construction, financial services and chemicals industries.

Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados joins the rankings this year, demonstrating experience in the implementation of compliance programmes, risk assessments and investigations. The firm is also retained by high-profile domestic and international clients to conduct internal investigations and due diligence in anti-corruption matters and economic sanctions.

Machado Meyer is a full-service law firm joining the rankings this year due to its solid experience in compliance, corporate governance and investigation. The department also handles ESG issues and boasts a well-equipped team to handle sophisticated cross-border matters.

Stocche Forbes Advogados joins the rankings this year after demonstrating solid experience in leniency agreements, investigations and elaboration of compliance programmes, representing national and international clients in this arena.