Recommended for ‘providing expert advice’ on sophisticated competition and antitrust matters, BMA Advogados is skilled in merger control proceedings, behavioural cases, investigations, and compliance issues. The group possesses strong expertise in handling abuse of dominance cases, cartel investigations, and leniency applications, and continues to attract notable clients from the media and entertainment, technology, and transport sectors, to name a few. At the helm of the practice is Barbara Rosenberg, who stands out for her extensive involvement in merger filings, investigations into anti-competitive conduct, and regulatory compliance. The group also benefits from the prowess of José Inacio Prado and Marcos Exposto, both of whom are sought after for their experience representing clients before CADE in domestic and multijurisdictional merger control proceedings. Focusing on the digital markets sector is Bernardo Cascão, who regularly handles cartel investigations and abuse of dominance cases. ​​Camilla Paoletti, a name to note for merger control, Maria Amaral de Almeida Sampaio, who is active in administrative and judicial proceedings, and Lea Jenner de Faria, who handles merger control and behavioural cases, are among other key names in the practice.

Representing a range of prominent businesses in the technology, telecoms, and financial services sectors, the competition and antitrust practice at Grinberg Cordovil Advogados (GCA) is a trusted adviser for the full spectrum of merger control, behavioural, and compliance matters. The team has built extensive experience handling high-profile and high-value cases, including merger control proceedings, cartel investigations, abuse of dominance allegations, and both leniency and settlement agreements at domestic and multijurisdictional levels. With a comprehensive service offering, the department continues to attract new clients, strengthening its footprint in the IT, agribusiness, and media and entertainment sectors. Mauro Grinberg co-leads the practice with Leonor Cordovil, and is recognised for his broad expertise in investigations involving alleged cartels and administrative misconduct. Cordovil is particularly noted for her leadership in merger control proceedings before CADE, leniency applications, and the development of compliance programmes. On the litigation side, the ‘outstanding’ Karen Ruback is a key contact, while Ricardo Casanova Motta is highly regarded for his expertise in unilateral conduct cases. Beatriz Cravo is also a notable member of the team, who advises on both merger control and investigations.

Mattos Filho’s competition and antitrust team is recognised for its ‘high level of competence’ and ‘in-depth knowledge of competition law’. The group’s expertise covers merger control, antitrust litigation, conduct matters, regulatory compliance, and general counselling. This broad skill set has helped build a strong and diverse client base, featuring leading companies in the technology, life sciences, financial services and energy sectors, among others. Leading the practice is Marcio Soares, who regularly represents clients before CADE in merger filings, cartel investigations, and abuse of dominance cases. The team also benefits from the expertise of Renata Fonseca Zuccolo Giannella, who focuses on internal audits and compliance programme implementation. On the leniency agreement and settlement side, Michelle Machado is a key contact, while the ‘agile’ Eduardo Frade excels in merger control proceedings and behavioural matters. Other important team members include Paula Camara, João Marcelo Lima, and Venicio Filho. Lauro Celidonio Neto is no longer with the firm.

Noted for its ‘deep industry knowledge and excellent regulatory and procedural experience,’ Pinheiro Neto Advogados is adept at handling the full range of competition and antitrust matters, including merger control, antitrust litigation, and investigations. The group has particular expertise representing businesses before CADE in high-value, multijurisdictional merger control and antitrust filings, and its capabilities to lead on complex cases has amassed an impressive and growing client roster comprised of notable names from the financial services, pharma, and agribusiness sectors, among others. Co-heading the practice are investigations specialist Leonardo Rocha e Silva and merger filing expert Renê Medrado; Silva stands out for his aptitude for cartel investigations, unilateral conduct cases, and implementing compliance programmes, while Medrado is sought after for his cross-border merger control prowess. The department also benefits from the capabilities of Cristianne Saccab Zarzur, who assists with anti-competitive practice investigations, merger control and filings, and compliance programmes. On the litigation front, José Alexandre Buaiz Neto is the main contact in the team, and Daniel Costa Rebello is the key practitioner for leniency and settlement agreements.

Possessing expertise across leniency and settlement agreements, merger control, cartel investigations, unilateral conduct, and antitrust litigation, the competition and antitrust department at TozziniFreire is a preferred adviser for companies operating in a variety of sectors, including technology, financial services, and energy. The team is rated for its extensive experience and 'command of CADE-related matters' and cross-border work. Leading the practice is Marcelo Calliari, recognised for his wide-ranging expertise in antitrust filings, investigations, and litigation, with a special focus on the consumer goods and automotive sectors. Guilherme Ribas is recommended for his experience in negotiating leniency agreements, while Marcel Medon Santos and Tatiana Lins Cruz specialise in conduct and internal investigations. On the merger control side, Vivian Fraga is a key contact, while Patricia Bandouk Carvalho stands out for her strength in antitrust litigation.

 

Boutique firm Caminati Bueno Advogados has a team highly focused on competition law, with expertise in both CADE proceedings and judicial matters. The practice handles high-profile antitrust cases, merger filings, and claims for antitrust-related damages. Eduardo Caminati Anders leads the department alongside Marcio Bueno, who is recognised for his in-depth knowledge of competition law and active involvement in key developments in the field.

The competition and antitrust group at Cescon Barrieu, which 'stands out for its technical excellence and personalised approach', offers assistance with merger filings, investigations, and antitrust litigation, as well as leniency and settlement agreements. The team possesses extensive experience acting before CADE on behalf of notable clients from the energy, telecoms, and retail sectors, and continues to attract new clients due to its capability to handle high-value and high-profile multijurisdictional matters. Joyce Midori Honda, who co-leads the practice alongside Ricardo Lara Gaillard, is adept in merger filings and conduct investigations related to gun-jumping and cartel allegations. Gaillard is recommended for his experience in merger control proceedings, antitrust investigations, settlement agreements, and appeals. The department also benefits from the prowess of Thales Lemos and Rafaella Schwartz Jaroslavsky, both of whom concentrate on antitrust damages claims, consultancy, and internal investigations.

Del Chiaro Pereira Advogados‘ competition and antitrust practice has deep expertise advising on conduct cases, merger control proceedings, and investigations at both the domestic and cross-border levels. The team also assists with complex antitrust litigation and the implementation of compliance programmes. With broad capabilities and a strong reputation in the Brazilian market, the group has an impressive and expanding client roster, which consists of household names from the technology, banking and finance, and mining and steel sectors, to name a few. José Del Chiaro, who co-heads the department alongside Ademir Antonio Pereira Júnior, is adept at handling antitrust litigation, cartel investigations, and settlement agreements. Pereira Júnior is sought after for his extensive experience in the gamut of antitrust matters, including merger review, unilateral conduct cases, and cartel investigations. Luiz Felipe Rosa Ramos and Mariana de Azevedo Castro César are among other key contacts in the practice for both merger filings and conduct cases.

The ‘renowned’ competition and antitrust group at Demarest Advogados is sought after by notable names from an array of sectors, including the financial services, automotive, and pharma segments, to assist with domestic and multijurisdictional merger control proceedings, investigations, and anti-competitive conduct cases. The practice, noted for its ‘highly qualified and technical partners’, stands out in particular for its involvement in novel cases regarding anti-competitive conduct allegations in the HR space, which, alongside its breadth of expertise, continues to draw in new clients. Bruno Drago, who co-heads the department in São Paulo alongside Daniel Oliveira Andreoli, has a wealth of experience in merger filings, cartel investigations, and unilateral conduct cases. Andreoli is regarded as the go-to for leniency and settlement agreements, abuse of dominance cases, and merger reviews. Marco Antonio Fonseca, who leads the team in Brasília, was promoted to partner in January 2025 and concentrates on investigations and merger control.

Lefosse Advogados‘ competition and antitrust department has a robust offering which covers merger filings, antitrust compliance, and conduct cases at both the domestic and multijurisdictional levels. The group’s extensive experience representing clients before CADE across a variety of mandates, combined with its ability to manage high-profile, cross-border matters, continues to draw in new and prominent clients from diverse sectors, including gaming, telecoms, and consumer goods. At the helm of the practice is Paola Pugliese, who stands out for her expertise in merger control proceedings, cartel investigations, and antitrust litigation. Her position as Chair of the Global Competition Committee of the International Chamber of Commerce makes her an asset to the team. The department also benefits from the aptitude of Milena Mundim, who concentrates on merger reviews and regulatory compliance. Other key practitioners in the group include merger control specialists Fernanda Harari Dayan and Vinicius Hercos.

Specialising in merger filings, antitrust and litigation, Machado Meyer Sendacz e Opice Advogados is capable of handling a mix of high-value and high-profile cases both domestically and internationally. The practice also offers assistance with negotiating contractual provisions of transaction agreements and revising commercial practices to reduce risk and ensure regulatory compliance. With a broad offering and extensive experience acting before CADE, the group has amassed an expanding client roster which consists of notable names from the retail, energy, and financial services sectors, among others. Spearheading the team is Maria Eugênia Novis, who is adept at leading on merger filings, investigations, and negotiations, including cartel and abuse of dominance cases and leniency and settlement agreements. The practice also benefits from the aptitude of Tito Amaral de Andrade, who focuses on litigation, merger control, and investigations. Other key practitioners in the team include Ana Bátia Glenk, noted for her experience in leniency agreements and compliance matters, and Érica Sumie Yamashita.

Offering support across antitrust litigation, merger filings, and conduct cases, Magalhães e Dias - Advocacia has built a strong track record representing prominent businesses in the full range of competition and antitrust matters. The group also advises on compliance, leniency and settlement agreements, and the implementation of antitrust policies, which, together with its cross-border expertise, has helped secure a growing client base of well-known companies from the food and beverage, technology, and travel industries, among others. Leading the practice is the ‘excellent’ Gabriel Nogueira Dias, who draws on his experience as a former adviser to the President of CADE and is recognised for his expertise in merger reviews, conduct cases, and compliance training. On the litigation side, Cristiano Rodrigo Del Debbio is a key contact, while Yi Shin Tang focuses on consumer protection and investigations. Leonardo Barbosa is another key practitioner in the team.

Showcasing broad sector expertise, including experience advising clients from the telecoms, food and beverage, and transportation industries, the competition and antitrust team at Pereira Neto | Macedo | Rocco Advogados is well equipped to manage high-profile, multijurisdictional matters for a diverse client base. The team advises on conduct investigations, antitrust litigation, and merger filings, as well as leniency and settlement agreements, compliance matters, and damages claims arising from antitrust issues. Caio Mario Da Silva Pereira Neto, who co-heads the practice, is recognised for his expertise in merger control, cartel investigations, and abuse of dominance cases. Fellow co-head Ricardo Ferreira Pastore is highly regarded for his work on leniency applications, cartel investigations, and risk assessments. Felipe Zolezi Pelussi is another important contact in the team, while Daniel Douek is no longer with the firm.

Sought after for its experience handling the full range of competition and antitrust cases, Veirano Advogados is a popular choice for businesses seeking assistance with merger control, anti-competitive behaviour investigations, and challenging merger applications. Showcasing additional experience in leniency and settlement agreements, the department’s scope of proficiency and involvement in novel areas, such as HR conduct investigations, continues to attract new clients to its roster, which is comprised of notable names from the telecoms, media and entertainment, and technology sectors, to name a few. Enrico Spini Romanielo heads up the team in São Paulo and specialises in merger control proceedings, investigations into anti-competitive conduct, and abuse of dominance and cartel claims. On the compliance front, Alberto Monteiro is the main contact in the group, while Fernando Stival focuses on unilateral conduct cases. Other key practitioners include Brasília-based practice head Leonardo Maniglia Duarte, a name to note for merger control and behavioural work.

Highly regarded by clients for its ‘technical excellence and strategic approach to competition law’,  VMCA Advogados is relied upon by notable names from the technology, energy, and mining sectors, among others, to assist with merger control, conduct cases, and administrative proceedings. The group has particular experience advising on high-profile investigations arising from alleged anti-competitive conduct such as predatory pricing, collusion, and public bidding. Department co-head Ticiana Lima stands out for her aptitude for merger filings and cartel investigations, with a focus on the energy sector, while fellow co-head Marcela Mattiuzzo specialises in leniency and settlement agreements and regulatory compliance. The team also benefits from the prowess of Matheus Barreto, who joined from BMA Advogados in September 2024, bringing with him vast experience representing clients before CADE in merger filings and reviews, as well as investigations related to anti-competitive conduct.

With expertise spanning merger control, unilateral conduct cases, anti-competitive practice investigations, and compliance programme development, the competition and antitrust department at Marchini Botelho Caselta Advogados has built an impressive and growing client base, including prominent names in the technology, food and beverage, and financial services industries, among others. Widely recognised by clients as ‘extremely dynamic and well-prepared’, the team has a strong track record of acting for domestic and multinational companies in high-profile merger filings and reviews before CADE. Aurélio Marchini Santos, who co-leads the team with Ricardo Botelho, is particularly noted for his experience in antitrust investigations, merger control, and regulatory compliance. Botelho is especially valued for his skill in handling investigations, often advising on cartel-related and other anti-competitive conduct cases. Victoria Corradini is another name to note for merger control issues and antitrust compliance programmes.

Mudrovitsch Advogados‘ competition and antitrust practice has a robust offering which covers merger filings, unilateral conduct and cartel investigations, as well as leniency and settlement agreements and regulatory compliance. The group has cemented its presence across a variety of sectors, including telecoms, financial services, and energy, to name a few. At the helm of the department is Victor Santos Rufino, who is noted for his ‘excellent strategic vision’ and his experience as a Federal Attorney at CADE. He specialises in representing clients in anti-competitive conduct investigations, merger filings and reviews, and defence against enforcement lawsuits. The team also benefits from the aptitude of Victor Cavalcanti, who concentrates on merger control, cartel investigations, and regulatory compliance. On the antitrust litigation front, Porto Alegre’s Olavo Guimarães is a key contact.

Relied upon by notable names from the food and beverage, manufacturing, and aviation sectors, among other key industries, the competition and antitrust team at Trench Rossi Watanabe has deep experience advising on merger control proceedings at both the domestic and multijurisdictional levels. Co-leading the practice are the ‘brilliant’ Paulo Casagrande and Francisco Niclós Negrão, both of whom bring a wealth of expertise to the department; Casagrande is adept at handling anti-competitive conduct investigations and merger reviews, while Negrão specialises in investigations related to vertical and horizontal practices and developing and implementing regulatory compliance programmes. The team also benefits from the aptitude of Andrea Cruz, who concentrates on investigations, and Caroline Guyt França, who focuses on compliance.

Brolio Gonçalves Advogados advises on a wide range of competition matters, including merger clearance, behavioural cases, cartel investigations, unilateral conduct issues, and compliance. Priscila Brolio Gonçalves, who has more than 20 years of experience representing both individuals and companies, regularly acts for clients across the technology, media, financial services, retail, pharmaceuticals, and telecoms sectors.

With a comprehensive practice covering merger control, anti-competitive conduct investigations, and compliance matters, Cascione Pulino Boulos Advogados acts for prominent players in the technology, real estate, and financial services sectors, among others. Denise Junqueira co-leads the department with Guilherme Bertolini and brings particular expertise in merger control proceedings, compliance program,e implementation, and investigations into abuse of dominance and cartel behaviour. Another key figure in the team, Maíra Isabel Saldanha Rodrigues ‘stands out for her agile and efficient performance’ in advising on antitrust issues involving the exchange of competitively sensitive information.

With strong capabilities across cartel and abuse of dominance investigations, leniency and settlement agreements, and merger control proceedings, CGM Advogados is well equipped to handle a broad spectrum of competition and antitrust matters at both domestic and multijurisdictional levels. The team has a strong track record of advising clients across diverse industries, including leading names in the oil and gas, pharmaceutical, and utilities sectors. Leading the department is André Gilberto, who frequently advises national and international companies on investigations into anti-competitive behaviour, antitrust disputes, and merger notifications. He is supported by Natali Santos, who focuses on multijurisdictional merger reviews and cartel-related antitrust investigations.

Noted for its ‘extremely attentive and detailed service’, Lobo de Rizzo Advogados‘ competition and antitrust group is capable of handling merger control proceedings, antitrust investigations, and regulatory compliance. The team is instructed by an impressive client roster, which is comprised of notable names from the food and beverage, automotive, and utilities sectors, among others. Sérgio Varella Bruna co-heads the practice alongside Natalia Pinheiro Da Silveira and stands out for his ‘legal knowledge, technical breadth, and understanding’. He focuses on antitrust filings, cartel investigations, and regulatory compliance, while Silveira is sought after for her ‘technical and communication skills’ presented in her work assisting with merger submissions and reviews, gun-jumping investigations, and cartel investigations.

Madrona Advogados’ competition and antitrust practice offers comprehensive expertise across anti-competitive conduct investigations, antitrust filings, and leniency and settlement agreements. The team is particularly experienced in representing clients before CADE in multijurisdictional merger control cases and investigations into abuse of dominance. With a strong presence in both domestic and cross-border matters, the department has built an impressive client base that includes prominent players in sectors such as automotive, technology, and financial services. Leading the practice is Luis Nagalli, known for his extensive experience in merger filings, cartel investigations, and regulatory compliance. Julia Haddad Niemeyer brings expertise in antitrust filings, gun-jumping investigations, and settlement agreements.

Described by clients as a ‘benchmark in the sector', Mello Torres is sought after for its expertise in antitrust filings, although the team also offers assistance with conduct cases and leniency and settlement agreements. The group regularly represents clients before CADE in both domestic and cross-border merger submissions and reviews, and administrative proceedings investigating anti-competitive conduct such as the exchange of competitively sensitive information and cartels. Spearheading the department is Fabricio Cardim, who stands out for his experience in unilateral conduct cases, cartel investigations, and merger control proceedings.

With particular experience in merger control proceedings, the competition and antitrust practice at Tauil & Chequer Advogados has amassed extensive experience representing clients from key industrial segments, including agribusiness, oil and gas, and construction, before CADE. Victor Galante heads up the department in Rio while Christian Roschmann and Isabella Giorgi co-lead the group in São Paulo. Giorgi, who was promoted to counsel in August 2024, stands out in particular for her breadth of practice, which encompasses merger filings, cartel and abuse of dominance investigations, and the implementation of regulatory compliance programmes. Former co-heads Francisco Todorov, Adriana Giannini and Lorena Nisiyama are no longer at the firm.

Todorov, Giannini & Nisiyama Advogados, founded in 2024 by former Tauil & Chequer Advogados practitioners Francisco Ribeiro Todorov, Adriana Franco Giannini, and Lorena Leite Nisiyama, has made a name for itself in the market due to its expertise in multijurisdictional merger filings and conduct investigations. The group has experience representing notable businesses from the food and beverage, technology, and automotive sectors, among sectors, before CADE in cartel and abuse of dominance investigations. Todorov is adept at leading on administrative proceedings and antitrust litigation, while Giannini concentrates on merger control proceedings. Nisiyama stands out for her aptitude for administrative proceedings concerning cartel and abuse of dominance allegations, as well as leniency and settlement agreements.

Ana Frazão Advogados is a popular choice for businesses seeking assistance with anti-competitive conduct investigations, antitrust filings, and negotiating leniency and settlement agreements. The practice has extensive experience representing companies before CADE and also offers advisory services related to regulatory compliance. Its broad service offering continues to attract new clients to its roster, which is comprised of notable names from the financial services, energy, and transportation sectors, among others. Ana Frazão heads up the department and specialises in administrative proceedings, cartel investigations, and settlement negotiations. Another key contact in the team is Angelo Prata De Carvalho, who is adept at handling antitrust litigation.

Specialising in conduct investigations and advocacy, BRZ - Barbosa, Raimundo, Gontijo, Câmara e Zanotta Advogados has amassed extensive experience representing clients before CADE in cases related to cartel allegations and other anti-competitive behaviours. The team also offers assistance with merger control proceedings, regulatory compliance, and antitrust litigation, which, together with its cross-border capabilities, have amassed a growing client base comprised of businesses from the banking and finance, energy, and transportation sectors, to name a few. Pedro Zanotta heads up the practice alongside Bruno Corrêa Burini and Dayane Garcia Lopes Criscuolo, and stands out for his aptitude for handling antitrust filings, compliance, and administrative and judicial representation. Criscuolo focuses on antitrust-related litigation.

Campos Mello Advogados advises on merger clearance, antitrust investigations, settlement agreements, and civil liability proceedings related to anti-competitive conduct. The department is led by Luciana Martorano, who is recognised for her extensive experience in merger control procedures.

Dias Carneiro Advogados’ competition and antitrust team offers a strong and well-rounded practice covering merger control proceedings, investigations into anti-competitive conduct, and regulatory compliance. The team has extensive experience representing clients before CADE in high-profile, high-value cases at both domestic and multijurisdictional levels. This depth of expertise continues to attract new clients, contributing to a growing roster that includes prominent names in the gaming, energy, and technology industries. The practice is led by Joyce Ruiz Rodrigues Alves, who specialises in administrative proceedings related to cartels, leniency and settlement agreements, and the implementation of compliance programmes. Another key figure in the department is Clovis Manzoni dos Santos Lores, noted for his experience in merger filings.

Noted for its ‘unparalleled ability to anticipate regulatory risks, propose customised solutions, and articulate different areas of law in an integrated and effective manner’, the competition and antitrust practice at Figueiredo & Velloso Advogados is well positioned to assist with conduct investigations, merger control proceedings, and regulatory compliance. The group has experience representing clients before CADE in cartel and abuse of dominance investigations, codeshare agreements, and filing and appealing acquisitions. Bruno Droghetti Magalhães Santos heads up the team and specialises in merger filings, behavioural investigations, and antitrust litigation. He is supported by Bruna Silvestre Prado, who joined from Mattos Filho in June 2024.

Offering assistance with merger control cases, anti-competitive conduct investigations, and judicial proceedings, the competition and antitrust practice at IW Melcheds is regularly instructed by impressive clients from the technology, automotive, and manufacturing sectors, including the likes of Mattel and Ford Motor Company Brasil. Spearheading the group is Ricardo Inglez de Souza, who represents both domestic and multinational businesses before CADE in cartel cases, administrative inquiries, and merger filings, as well as investigations regarding the exchange of competitively sensitive information.

Recognised for its strong expertise in merger filings and conduct investigations, L.O. Baptista Advogados’ competition and antitrust team continues to attract new clients, including companies from the technology, construction, and energy sectors. The department is also well-versed in leniency and settlement agreements, judicial proceedings stemming from CADE decisions, and the design and implementation of compliance programmes. Leading the team is Patricia Agra Araujo, whose prior experience at CADE enhances her ability to advise on merger reviews, investigations into anti-competitive conduct, and settlement negotiations. Her expertise also covers risk assessments, due diligence, and the development of compliance strategies.

With the ability to support clients across both regulated and unregulated industries, the competition and antitrust team at Marcos Verissimo Advogados is highly regarded for its representation of companies before CADE in conduct investigations and merger control proceedings. Praised as a ‘highly specialised office with notable knowledge’, the team continues to attract instructions from clients operating in a variety of sectors, including energy, telecoms, and healthcare. The practice is led by Marcos Paulo Verissimo, whose strengths lie in administrative proceedings, merger filings, and negotiating leniency and settlement agreements. Key support is offered by Ana Carolina de Carvalho, who is experienced in cartel, abuse of dominance, and gun-jumping investigations.

Recognised in the Brazilian market for its ‘agility, accessibility, and in-depth knowledge of the client’s business,’ Stocche Forbes Advogados’ competition and antitrust team is a trusted adviser for companies navigating merger control proceedings. The group is frequently engaged by major players in the financial services, oil and gas, and distribution sectors, to name a few. Leading the practice is Ana Paula Paschoalini, who focuses on representing clients before CADE in merger review processes and on the development of compliance programs. She is supported by Izabella de Menezes Passos Barbosa in Brasília, who is experienced in merger filings.

Vilanova Advocacia, led by former commissioner at CADE Polyanna Vilanova, specialises in all aspects of competition and antitrust law and stands out for its ‘vast experience and knowledge of the subject’. The group is adept at representing businesses from the healthcare, energy, and retail sectors, among others, in merger reviews and investigations into anti-competitive practices, ranging from cartel and abuse of dominance, to unilateral and collusive conduct. The team also offers assistance with related disputes and regulatory compliance. Victor Tafaro is a key contact for leniency and settlement agreements