Relied upon by notable names from the food and beverage, manufacturing, and aviation sectors, among other key industries, the competition and antitrust team at Trench Rossi Watanabe has deep experience advising on merger control proceedings at both the domestic and multijurisdictional levels. The practice is led by Francisco Niclós Negrão, who specialises in investigations related to vertical and horizontal practices and developing and implementing regulatory compliance programmes. The team also benefits from the aptitude of Andrea Cruz, who concentrates on investigations, and Caroline Guyt França, who focuses on compliance. Paulo Casagrande is no longer at the firm.
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- ‘The team is made up of lawyers with technical knowledge who are extremely attentive to the client.’
Key clients
- Chr. Hansen Holding A/S
- Tredegar Corporation
- Safran S.A.
- Grupo Bimbo
- Platinum Equity Group
- Asperbras Tubos e Conexões Ltda.
- Stryker do Brasil Ltda.
- Honeywell do Brasil Ltda.
- Serveng Civilsan S.A. – Empresas Associadas de Engenharia
- Solenis LLC
- BASF SE
- SEB do Brasil Produtos Domésticos Ltda.
Work highlights
Represented Tredegar Corporation in the merger control clearance process of the sale of Terphane to Oben Group.
Represented Chr. Hansen Holding A/S in the merger control clearance process of its contemplated merger with Novozymes A/S.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Francisco Niclós Negrão
Other key lawyers
Andrea Cruz; Caroline Guyt França