Antitrust, Competition and Trade

Excellence in antitrust and regulation 

Our approach stands out for representing clients in antitrust and regulatory matters, combining technical precision and agility to deliver efficient legal solutions. 

The team deals with sophisticated and innovative antitrust issues, including representing clients in complex administrative investigations and proceedings involving conduct control, merger filings, and competition compliance consultations. Our focus is on anticipating responses and taking actions to mitigate or contain risks in competition law matters. 

Through a unique combination of specialized and experienced professionals in antitrust and regulation, we provide results-oriented legal advice that aligns with the values and principles of our firm and, most importantly, meets the needs and objectives of our clients in a multidisciplinary manner.

Areas of Expertise: 

• Notification of merger filings under fast-track and ordinary procedures before the Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE), with process monitoring until the final decision by the General Superintendence or, where applicable, the Administrative Tribunal

• Representation, defense, or monitoring as an interested third party in investigations and administrative proceedings involving unilateral and collusive conduct

• Regulatory competition viability and compliance consultancy in specific markets, with a focus on the financial and payment markets, to mitigate potential competition risks

• Advisory on corporate restructuring and the review of policies and commercial practices to mitigate potential competition risks

• Representation in lawsuits involving competition issues

• Structuring and reviewing competition compliance programs and supporting internal audits