‘Excellence from the partners and team.’

‘Camilla was always very responsive and cost efficient.’

‘Quick reaction and clear advice.’

‘José Inacio Almeida Prado Filho is recommended.’

‘The dedication and knowledge of the office is something that makes it unique. A well-integrated team, with a long period working together, that manages to deliver excellent results and, due to a long-standing partnership, manages to assist with versatility and agility, which is always necessary for our company.’

‘The office is undoubtedly a reference in competition law, with experienced lawyers who are extremely committed to the client. Always attentive and approachable, they provided extremely valuable and cost-effective advice.’

‘Dr. Mauro Grinberg is a benchmark in competition law, with many years of experience in the sector and recognised for his expertise and excellence. In addition to Dr. Mauro, we worked with Dr. Ricardo Motta, who provided excellent advice, always showing himself to be very available and helpful.’

‘Leonor Cordovil is a unique person in the market, with knowledge in several areas that add and deliver outstanding results. Ricardo Mota has always shown interest in the business of the company, because understanding our operation made him able to deliver results beyond what was expected over past years. Bernardo Leite has always worked on company matters, since he joined the office and, like Ricardo, tries to understand the needs and peculiarities of the operation in order to deliver very good results.’

‘We’ve had the chance to work with GCA’s lawyers on both merger and antitrust investigations and they provide pragmatic and bespoke advice. They understand that in-house counsels need to be briefed with a clear risk assessment so that we can convey the message internally. GCA’s lawyers are always available on short notice which is highly appreciated.’

‘Karen Ruback is an exceptional lawyer who demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of Brazilian competition laws and CADE’s procedures. She is able to set out a strategy at an early stage of each case and can factor in any unanticipated setback. She is super accessible and her calm attitude no matter the circumstances makes it super easy and nice to work with her.‘

‘Leonor Cordovil is a lawyer with a lot of knowledge and energy. She can always make herself clear, whether for a lay public, executive or in the relationship with the authority. Beatriz Cravo is extremely technical and diligent in handling cases – she is very studious and soon masters complex subjects and subjects.’

‘They have an excellent team. Mauro Grinberg and Karen Ruback are two of the best lawyers I have worked with – really top notch!‘

‘The firm presents solid technical knowledge of the subject under discussion and a strategic approach that goes beyond material law. In terms of competition law, they have high performance, including academic, from the publication of articles and participation in discussion forums. In addition, they have a relevant exchange with other offices and specialists.‘

‘Quick responses. Accessible. Competitive costs.‘

‘José Del Chiaro, partner, ample technical capacity, good relationship with the legal community, strategic and provocative vision. Luiz Felipe Rosa, partner, with solid technical skills, project leadership skills and good relationship with the legal community.’

‘The office has different knowledge in the area of defense of competition and high reputation. The partners act proactively, seeking specific solutions for the client’s business.’

‘Ademir Pereira Jr. stands out for his dynamism and leading role, deep knowledge of the theme and sectors of the client, with availability and business vision.’

‘Luiz Felipe Rosa Ramos: intelligent, well prepared, productive, easy to deal with, objective.’

‘What makes Advocacia Del Chiaro unique is the quality of the service provided, the availability of partners and associates and treatment with clients.‘

‘The partner Ademir Pereira Junior is spectacular! Excellent technique and always accessible and committed to work. Associate Yan Villela Vieira also does an excellent job.’

‘It is an office with a lot of expertise in the segment in which we operate, which makes them a differentiated consultancy and advisory. There is still a lot of commitment, expertise and availability.‘

‘Gabriel Dias and Thais Guerra are two unique professionals, with a lot of availability and flexibility in order to better address the needs of customers.’

‘The office is undoubtedly one of the specialized firms that has been working with the subject for a long time, being pioneers and having knowledge, not just technical, but historical and institutional that brings a differential in the analysis of themes.’

‘Gabriel Nogueira Dias is, without a doubt, one of the lawyers who most understands Competition Defense in Brazil. He is a great partner and knows several industries and businesses, bringing a lot of contribution to the issues of the companies. He is an available partner with deep technical and institutional knowledge.’

‘A great differential of the office is the quality of the multidisciplinary team, which makes them the preferred office for projects of this nature.’

‘Maria Fernanda de Almeida Prado e Silva, Michelle Marques and Paulo Marcos Rodrigues Brancher are partners of great capacity and competence.‘

‘The Mattos Filho competition law team are a first choice for Brazilian merger control cases. They are excellent at guiding clients through complex cases, in particular at anticipating questions from the officials at CADE and making bespoke submissions and presentations that help achieve the desired outcome for the client.‘

‘Lauro Celidonio Gomes dos Reis Neto and Renata Fonseca Zuccolo Gianella stand out among their peers in Brazil. This is due to their ability to guide clients through complex merger cases, to assess with a high degree of accuracy the outcome of a case that the client may realistically expect and to then strategically work towards achieving this outcome.’

‘Renata Fonseca Zuccolo Giannella is a star. She manages to reduce the complexity of the themes and always has a pragmatic solution to the challenges that are presented.’

‘They have incredible strength in depth – we are familiar with Guilherme Ribas, Tatiana Lins Cruz and Marcelo Calliari and they are all first-rate. Very responsive, great to deal with and they know how to get things done. Approachable and extremely responsive, they consistently deliver exceptional client service.’

‘Tozzini has a great antitrust practice with a number of renowned and excellent lawyers that are truly dedicated to the needs of the client.’

‘I very much enjoy working with Marcelo Calliari, Marcel Sedon Santos and Vivian Fraga that work as a true team and seamlessly. They are my go-to advisors at Tozzini.’

‘Marcel is always very up-to-date, with the latest trends from CADE, presents assertive opinions, profound, addresses risks, but also presents effective solutions to the business. The contact is very personal with the partner and Venicio, adding value to the company.’

‘Marcel Santos: Availability, Efficiency, Speed in Responses, Depth of Responses, Presents risks, but also alternatives, Pro-Business Vision. Venicio Branquinho Pereira Filho: Has the same characteristics as partner Marcel.’

‘Marcel Medon Santos and Vivan Fraga are recommended.’

‘The office provides an exceptional service, with excellent cost-benefit and a lot of technical knowledge.’

‘Joyce Honda is a spectacular, committed and available professional. Much technical knowledge, highly recommended!‘

‘Working with us for 10 years, the team shows consistent technical, strategic competence, with anticipation of scenarios, real case studies in a strategic way and in order to achieve the best results. In all this time, it presents a high level of performance, giving priority to transparency and technical competence. In 10 years we have never had a disappointing result.’

‘They are super responsive, very committed and hardworkers.‘

‘Ricard Gaillardo – he is an excellent antitrust practitioner. He understands very well the needs of the clients and has an excellent antitrust knowledge. He also has a very good understanding of how the authority (CADE) opearates.’

‘Ricardo Gaillard is the brilliant and strategic mind behind success in service. Technically competent and also in the necessary soft skills for better service, such as inter-relational skills, strategic communication and a sense of timing, has shown a sense of partnership.’

‘The team at Demarest is responsive and solution-oriented. They secure great results for clients on quick timing.’

‘I instruct Milena Mundim from Demarest on my matters. She is a bright competition lawyer, who knows the CADE process inside out and always delivers for clients.’

‘This is a top-flight antitrust team that is extremely well connected with the Brazilian agency and very practical in the advice it provides.’

‘Maria Novis is just fabulous – responsive, knowledgeable, and pragmatic. She can go broad and deep on any question of the law and has terrific experience across a range of industries. Tito Andrade is very strong as well. Erica Sumie Yamashita is up-and-coming.’

‘Complete office, full service. Great professionals and quality service.’

‘Guilherme Malouf and Paulo Henrique are excellent. 100% committed and dedicated.’

‘The office has a recognised history of success in representing clients before CADE, having worked in large, highly concentrated processes, mainly in regulated markets, which require coordination and coordination between the action of CADE and other regulatory agencies involved.’

‘Lots of expertise in antitrust issues and, on several occasions, present solutions and alternatives.’

‘Availability, technical quality and the ability to connect the right to business in a simple way.’

‘Francisco Todorov has a lot of business knowledge and manages to simply connect the right to business with agility.’

‘Francisco Todorov and Lorena Nisiyama are recommended.’

‘They are top class. I would recommend Adriana.’

‘Organisation, clarity in understanding and writing, clear and fast direction for making decisions with greater assertiveness.‘

‘Leonardo Maniglia Duarte is recommended.’

‘Very creative and practical when giving opinions.’

‘IWRCF has been providing excellent technical quality service to us in recent years, with quality service, fast and efficient. In general, the results delivered by IWRCF have been assertive and more than adequate to the needs and requests of the business areas.’

‘Ricardo Inglez continues to be a mainstay in competition issues and his team demonstrates not only technical knowledge, but also a commitment to the defense of our interests, in particular I mention the lawyer Daniel Elias do Nascimento.’

‘The high technical expertise and mastery of the partners over different areas of law. Availability to deal with customers.’

‘Dr. Ricardo Inglez – distinguished by his high ability to master the issues involved in the competition rules of the market.’

‘Bruno Peixoto and his team are very knowledgeable on Brazilian competition law and more particularly on private enforcement of competition law in Brazil. Advice is comprehensive and useful. The collaboration with them is a joy.’

‘Bruno Peixoto has his eye on the commercial interests of the client at all times. No matter how detailed the procedural elements become, Bruno ensures that every step serves the commercial goals of the client. Impressive.‘

‘Associate Ludmilla Martins da Silva knows her facts and runs a tight ship. She’s able to quickly and soundly provide the input we require on Brazilian law, and has an impressive talent for retaining the slightest details.’

‘Dr. Bruno Lanna Peixoto has done an exceptional job in a case involving losses due to cartel damage. He and his team demonstrate full knowledge of the subjects involved, competence and excellence in the works presented.’

‘Bruno Peixioto is a leading light in the Brasil competition law private enforcement bar. Bruno provides first-class legal services to top level clients in South America and assist them in their pursuits abroad as well.’

‘The Lefosse competition team is extremely accessible and with prompt (immediate) answers to the doubts we present. They have extensive knowledge of the competition legal environment and provide high level support. The partners are always engaged in the first person to address the issues, bringing security to customers. The communication is also clear, objective and with a lot of accountability of the recommendations, without dubious or inconclusive positions – I understand that this is one of the biggest differentials in relation to other offices.’

‘Jose Carlos Berardo – Technically very precise, with examples of practical application. Very good treatment with the client and full availability.’

‘The wide technical knowledge and excellent business vision of the partners José Carlos Berardo and Juliana Daniel bring great competitive advantage to the office.’

‘The partners José Carlos Berardo and Juliana Daniel have excellent business vision.’

‘José Carlos is one of the most complete lawyers in the market, with deep knowledge of business.’

‘José Carlos da Matta Berardo, Marília Avila and Marcela Pirola are recommended.’

‘Enrico Romanielo is an exceptional lawyer.’

‘I think the office understands our business and the market in which we operate. This makes our work much easier and allows for quick consultations.’

‘Enrico Romanielo and Eduardo Zobaran are recommended.’

‘Direct contact with the partner responsible for conducting matters, availability for conference calls with the shareholder abroad and quick and objective responses to doubts and concerns raised.’

‘Fabrício Cardim and Mayara Ogea are recommended.’

‘We are very satisfied with the service on competition law advice we received from SMT, in particular of its partner Fabricio Cardim. Highly knowledgeable, meticulous, provided clear feedback on Board level and responded to questions quickly/was always readily available. Level of English excellent.’

‘Great expertise on the part of partner Denise, who helped us understand risks within a product acquisition operation.’

‘Denise participated directly in all discussions and negotiations. She has always sought to understand the market in which the company is located and what would be the obstacles to putting the operation on its feet. Denise always maintained a posture of great relevance, which brought the certainty that the path is being followed in the correct way.’

‘Team with high technical skills and deep knowledge of the processes. The office offers a high level of service both in time and in quality. Very attentive staff and quick responses.’

‘Denise Junqueira – great technical knowledge and excellent ability to understand the client. Maíra Isabel Saldanha Rodrigues – great technical knowledge, clear communication, high level service. Caroline Tanaka – strong skill in the treatment of information, transforming it into data that is easy to understand and speed in response.’

‘I have worked with Denise Junqueira and found her to be an excellent lawyer and on top of developments in the law and in its administration.’

‘The firm demonstrated full mastery of the issues surrounding the topic, which was instrumental in assisting the Sercomtel team on the information that would be necessary for a lawsuit before CADE.’

‘Denise Junqueira, answered brilliantly and with compatible knowledge. Dra. Maíra Isabel Saldanha Rodrigues, answered very promptly and demonstrated a lot of knowledge and technical preparation.’

‘Their approach is very practical, in addition to having a very deep knowledge, which makes us calm about the decision to make.’

‘I have been working with CGM Advogados for five years and I would like to highlight the extremely technical performance, with cutting-edge professionals and constantly updated on the trends in the area. The CGM team has low turnover, which facilitates the establishment of a lasting relationship. The professionals really know about our business and are interested in business aspects, which allows us to achieve more assertive results.’

‘André Gilberto – experienced, technical, extremely objective and capable of deepening, if necessary. On a daily basis, he supported us in times of crisis, having been instrumental in dealing with episodes.‘

‘Efficient, available, excellent economic view, broad knowledge of law, creative.’

‘The team delved into our processes in order to have an exact and detailed understanding of our business, which led us to present a very technical, complete and in-depth thesis. As it was a new discussion in Brazil, the office went beyond the trivial and helped us to build indicators and form concepts that would help the antitrust authority to better understand our defense. By far, our thesis stood out in relation to other consultants in the sector with their respective advisors.’

‘I would like to highlight the work of Marcelo Laplane, who was instrumental in the success of our delivery. He actually acted as a consultant, clearly pointing out our possibilities and advising us to build the path that best illustrated our positioning. Agile and assertive communication were the main points of differential. In addition, I also highlight the constant monitoring with quick contextualisation of the evolution of the process and movement of the other players.’

‘Marcelo Laplane and Tiago Cortez are recommended.’

‘Excellent technical capacity and flexibility to find solutions.’

‘Ana Paula Paschoalini – She is one of the rising stars in the industry.’

‘Specialisation, speed of response and price.’