Mr Ricardo Lara Gaillard > Cescon Barrieu > Sao Paulo, Brazil > Lawyer Profile

Cescon Barrieu
Av. Brigadeiro Faria Lima
949 - Pinheiros
SAO PAULO - SP
05426 - 100
Brazil

Work Department

Antitrust

Position

Partner

Career

He represents foreign and domestic companies, investment funds and individual clients in concentration acts, investigations on breaches of the Brazilian competition law, including cartel conduct and in execution of leniency agreements with the Board of Directors of the Economic Defense.

Languages

Portuguese and English.

Memberships

Bar Admission: Brazil.

Certified by the Society of Corporate Compliance & Ethics (SCCE) as a Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP).
Board Member of the IBRAC (Instituto Brasileiro de Estudos de Concorrência, Consumo e Comércio Internacional)

Education

He holds a degree in Law from Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo (PUC) and he is a Specialist in Corporate Law by Instituto Brasileiro de Mercado de Capitais (IBMEC). Since 2014 he is certified by the Society of Corporate Compliance & Ethics (SCCE) as a Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP).

Lawyer Rankings

Brazil > Competition and antitrust

Noted for its expertise in merger filings before CADE, including fast-track proceedings, Cescon Barrieu attracts instructions from a variety of clients, showcasing particular strength in merger control work within the pharmaceutical industry. The team is also experienced in investigations into alleged anti-competitive behaviour, including cartel formation and abuse of dominant position. Co-head Joyce Midori Honda excels in administrative proceedings, demonstrating a strong track record in the negotiation of leniency agreements and settlements with the antitrust authority. Fellow co-leader Ricardo Lara Gaillard acts for companies, investment funds and individuals in interactions with CADE. Thales Lemos, who was promoted to senior associate in November 2022, is also active in the practice.