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Saud Advogados
AVENIDA RIO BRANCO 1
RIO DE JANEIRO
Brazil

Visit website 55 21 3558 0600

Brazil > Compliance Tier 2

Praised for its ‘unique knowledge of international compliance legislation‘, boutique firm Saud Advogados demonstrates notable strength in cross-border anti-corruption and compliance matters, benefitting from its cooperation with Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP. Practitioners are adept at assisting companies throughout all phases of the design and implementation of their compliance programmes, and also possess solid credentials in internal investigations and enforcement proceedings before governmental authorities. Salim Jorge Saud Neto, dual qualified in both Brazil and New York, has expert knowledge of FCPA-related matters, anti-corruption compliance and enforcement. With extensive in-house experience in the public and private sectors, Patricia Zebulum is especially active in the energy, mining and oil and gas segments, the latter of which is a sector focus for Ana Carolina Chaves and Antonio Pimentel. Caroline Rosa is proficient in leniency agreements, administrative proceedings and general compliance issues under the Brazilian Clean Companies Act, while Luis Gustavo Vagos shines in due diligence, internal investigations and compliance training.

Leading individuals

Salim Jorge Saud Neto - Saud Advogados

Practice head(s):

Salim Saud

Testimonials

‘A very attentive and dedicated team, with assertive and appropriate solutions. Agile service, direct, clear and objective communication.’

‘This firm has a unique knowledge of international compliance legislation and the oil and gas market.’

‘Salim Saud stands out for his ability to focus on really relevant topics and for being very objective.’

‘The firm is extremely technical. Its ability to provide support focused on the corporate reality is what sets it apart.’

Key clients

TechnipFMC

Stago Brasil

Kering Group

Gucci

Saint Laurent

Norks Hydro

Abespetro

Coty

LPH Engenharia

Instituto Diva Consuelo

Instituto Comida do Amanhã

Baker Hughes

Rio Energy

Souza Cruz, a BAT Company

Ericsson

Sistac

Bottega Veneta

Red Hat

Total

Podemos

SinoHydro

Work highlights

Assisted TechnipFMC in the first global settlement involving Brazilian and US Authorities and subsequent reporting obligations.
Assists Gucci and other brands within the Kering Group in the implementation of an anti-money laundering policy in light of Brazilian regulations.
Assisting YSL with the implementation of an anti-money laundering policy in light of Brazilian regulations and in connection with proceedings at COAF.

The firm: Saud Advogados and our team of practitioners have experience in several areas of law, from anti-corruption enforcement and compliance, to litigation and arbitration, as well as general business.

The team’s area of focus includes cross-border capabilities, with each member bilingual in Portuguese and English, and additional proficiencies in Spanish and French. All of the firm’s attorneys are qualified to practice in Brazil and some are also qualified to practice in other jurisdictions. Our team excels both in international and domestic work.

With our experience in both the private and public sectors, we know that a thorough understanding of our clients’ business needs is essential. Our team has represented clients in a wide range of matters, from simple everyday transactions to extremely complex and sophisticated deals, with an unparalleled level of excellence in the legal market. We are known for achieving effective solutions and providing superior legal services through critical thinking on critical matters.

The firm and its practitioners are recognized by the publications as leaders in the industry, especially in the compliance and anticorruption practice areas.

International work: Saud Advogados provides clients access to a U.S. and global perspective through its strategic cooperation with Hughes Hubbard & Reed, a New York-based international law firm among those that The American Lawyer calls “the top firms among the nation’s legal elite.” Hughes Hubbard has been praised for its singular focus on clients’ goals, bringing creativity and an ability to break new ground to deliver results across clients’ critical matters. With a distinguished history dating back to the late 19th century, Hughes Hubbard is one of the country’s leaders in promoting diversity in law firms and is renowned for its pro bono achievements.

Main areas of practice
Anti-corruption compliance and internal investigations: Saud Advogados has a very experienced team of lawyers with extensive proficiency in counseling and investigating on all aspects of compliance. The firm advises national and foreign clients in internal investigations on several anti-corruption and compliance related subjects in Latin America, including Brazil, Argentina and Colombia. Recently, the firm represented TechnipFMC in its $301.3m foreign bribery settlement, the first ever global settlement to involve the US Department of Justice (DOJ), the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Staff and Brazilian authorities – the Federal Prosecution Office (MPF), the Office of the Comptroller General (CGU), and the Federal Attorneys’ Office (AGU). In addition, with a team of pioneers of the practice in Brazil, the firm assists clients of several industries in all phases of the design, implementation and improvement of compliance programs, including assistance of clients in obtaining Pró-Ética’s certificate, with a risk-based approach.

Data protection: Saud Advogados’ attorneys are highly qualified and offer clients an array of solutions in order to improve their internal policies and procedures in light of national and international data protection legislation, especially in regards to the Brazilian Data Protection Law (Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados Pessoais – LGPD). The team advises national and foreign clients with risk and impact assessments as well as with revising pre-existing policies and their processing of personal data.

Key clients: Saud Advogados assists clients, both national and foreign, in several industries, such as oil and gas, construction, energy, tobacco, luxury goods, consumer product manufacturing/cosmetics, health and care, infrastructure, entertainment, aviation and biomedical technology demonstrating its familiarity and expertise with the specifies of each industry and its commitment to provide a fit-for purpose and risk-based approach when assisting clients.

Department	Name	Email	Telephone
Compliance	Salim Saud	salim.saud@saudlaw.com	+552135580600

Name	Position	Profile
Outair Bastazini Neto		View Profile
Ms Ana Carolina Chaves	Associate	View Profile
Isabelly Nunes	Associate	View Profile
Ms Caroline Rosa	Associate	View Profile
Mr Salim Jorge Saud Neto	Partner	View Profile
Juliana Silva	Associate	View Profile
Giovanna Siqueira	Associate	View Profile
Mr Luis Gustavo Vagos	Associate	View Profile
Patricia Zebulum	Associate	View Profile