The competition and antitrust group at Cescon Barrieu, which 'stands out for its technical excellence and personalised approach', offers assistance with merger filings, investigations, and antitrust litigation, as well as leniency and settlement agreements. The team possesses extensive experience acting before CADE on behalf of notable clients from the energy, telecoms, and retail sectors, and continues to attract new clients due to its capability to handle high-value and high-profile multijurisdictional matters. Joyce Midori Honda, who co-leads the practice alongside Ricardo Lara Gaillard, is adept in merger filings and conduct investigations related to gun-jumping and cartel allegations. Gaillard is recommended for his experience in merger control proceedings, antitrust investigations, settlement agreements, and appeals. The department also benefits from the prowess of Thales Lemos and Rafaella Schwartz Jaroslavsky, both of whom concentrate on antitrust damages claims, consultancy, and internal investigations.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘The firm is organised and its structure masterfully meets the demands of our company. Diligence and constant monitoring of our cases are the main differentiators.’

  • ‘Competent team, with great integrity and technical quality.’

  • ‘Excellent relationship with the client.’

  • ‘We recommend Joyce Midori Honda.’

  • ‘This firm stands out for its technical excellence and personalised approach, reflecting the high level of knowledge and commitment of the team.’

  • ‘The lawyers combine legal rigour with empathy, ensuring effective and strategic solutions. The firm innovates by integrating technology and collaboration, optimising processes and improving the quality of service.’

Key clients

  • BNP Paribas
  • Valeo
  • Rohan Ramchandani
  • SmartFit
  • Grupo Águia Branca
  • Cacique
  • Appian
  • BP
  • Newton Paiva
  • Brasil Tecpar Serviços de Telecomunicações S.A.

Work highlights

Advised SmartFit on the acquisition of Velocity.
Advised Brasil Tecpar Serviços de Telecomunicações S.A. in the context of the non-fast track merger filing involving the acquisition of Nova Rede de Telecomunicações.

Lawyers

Leading partners

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Practice head

Joyce Midori Honda; Ricardo Lara Gaillard

Other key lawyers

Thales Lemos; Rafaella Schwartz Jaroslavsky