Standing out ‘for its in-depth knowledge of national and international legislation’, Tauil & Chequer Advogados‘ antitrust and competition department is noted for its strong track record in merger filings before CADE. With a strong following of both domestic and international clients from the agribusiness, energy, healthcare, banking, pharmaceutical and consumer goods industries, the group is notably skilled in cross-border mandates. Isabella Giorgi excels in multijurisdictional merger control filings. Former co-heads Francisco Todorov, Adriana Giannini and Lorena Nisiyama are no longer at the firm.
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Client satisfaction

Testimonials

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  • ‘The Tauil & Chequer competition law team stands out for its in-depth knowledge of national and international legislation, the search for solutions with a business focus and not just a legal focus and the availability of all members, from the main partner to the intern.'

  • ‘Tauil's competition team is differentiated due to the synergy between their mastery and excellence in the competition topic and the extensive knowledge of the client's business. As a result, they add a lot of value to the business by providing practical alternatives that address concerns in this area of ​​law.'

  • ‘The Tauil and Chequer competition team is excellent and technically capable. I have had excellent experiences with them throughout my professional life.'

Key clients

  • GE
  • Microsoft
  • Nestlé
  • Bunge Alimentos
  • AT&T
  • Yara
  • SABIC
  • Biotronik
  • Alelo
  • Tenneco

Work highlights

  • Acted for Bunge in the notification to CADE of the acquisition of Viterra.
  • Advised Biotronik on the negotiation of a fine reduction agreement, securing a 15% fine reduction (approx. R$60m) and the temporary suspension of the investigation, in connection with an investigation into alleged anti-competitive conduct in both public and private bidding procedures for procurement of orthoses, prostheses and accessory items.
  • Retained to advise Bunge on the proposed acquisition of CJ Selecta, one of the key global manufacturers of soybean protein concentrate (SPC), currently owned by the Korean conglomerate CJ Group.

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Next generation partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Lorena Nisiyama

Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Other key lawyers

Isabella Giorgi