Brazil

Introduction Internal investigation is one of the key elements of a corporate integrity program and, in Brazil, it is considered a cornerstone by the Office of the Comptroller General (Controladoria-Geral da União – CGU), the federal authority responsible for issuing structured guidelines to prevent, detect, and remediate corruption and related offenses.

A dynamic team launches a new name and brand, while maintaining its core values and strengthening its commitment to serve as both legal experts and strategic business advisors. Ayres Westin Advogados evolves from the successful legacy of Ayres Ribeiro Advogados, a firm with over a decade of excellence.

It is known that intellectual property (IP) can be used as a policy tool during moments of geopolitical tension and commercial retaliation, particularly in the context of international disputes.

Lawyers Enéias Queiroz Amorim and Fernanda de Almeida Prado Sampaio have just become partners at Finocchio & Ustra Sociedade de Advogados, a law firm with over 22 years of experience and recognized as one of the most influential in Brazil.