Mrs Leonor Cordovil > Grinberg Cordovil Advogados (GCA) > Sao Paulo, Brazil > Lawyer Profile

Grinberg Cordovil Advogados (GCA) has an ‘extremely knowledgeable’ and specialised practice, with lawyers who are ‘proactive and a pleasure to work with’. The firm’s client base consists of domestic and international importers, exporters, as well as trade associations. They instruct the firm on anti-dumping investigations and various other international trade issues, including compliance and consultancy matters. Singled out for its strong track record in cross-border matters, the team is experienced in dealing with foreign entities, such as the US Department of Commerce. Leonor Cordovil brings ‘fantastic technical knowledge’ and an ‘easy methodology for sharing ideas’. Ricardo Casanova Motta has good expertise in international trade and related areas, such as customs, competition and antitrust. Additionally, senior associate Bernardo Leite is a ‘very professional’ litigator who leaves ‘no stone unturned’.

Renowned competition boutique Grinberg Cordovil Advogados (GCA) has a strong reputation in the market for its longstanding experience in cartels, abuse of dominance cases, and merger filings. The firm, which regularly works in close collaboration with pre-eminent international outfits, also fields solid credentials in the negotiation of leniency agreements before CADE, where it acts for clients operating in an array of sectors, most notably technology, digital markets, life sciences and healthcare. Seasoned antitrust partner Mauro Grinberg, a former CADE commissioner, routinely advises fuel distribution, chemicals and automotive companies. He jointly heads up the practice with Leonor Cordovil, who is often engaged in cartel and unilateral investigations, merger approvals and compliance matters. Beatriz Cravo assists in the development of antitrust compliance programmes, and in the risk assessment of mergers, contracts and commercial practices. Daniel Tobias Athias is noted for his experience in investigations concerning cartels and unilateral conducts, and antitrust litigation. Karen Ruback is another individual to note for administrative proceedings, merger control and antitrust litigation.