Veirano Advogados has in-depth expertise in complex competition matters, including national and cross-border merger filings, merger challenges, as well as cartel and unilateral conduct investigations. Working in close collaboration with other practices in the firm, the team is particularly active in the healthcare, pharmaceutical and telecoms sectors. Co-lead Leonardo Maniglia Duarte, a go-to name for challenging high-profile transactions before CADE, is experienced in merger control and conduct matters. Fellow co-head Enrico Spini Romanielo focuses on the technology and telecoms sectors. Fernanda Lins Nemer has particular expertise in investigations and negotiations of leniency and cease-and-desist agreements. Fernando Stival is especially active in the payment services and telecoms sectors, handling both merger control and investigations.
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Testimonials
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- The firm has a team of qualified lawyers, demonstrating technical excellence with management focused on client experience and strategic solutions.
- Enrico Romanielo Attentive to current debates at the national and international levels, which allows for a sharp and data-driven strategic vision, capable of resulting in robust work. Always available and committed.
- It's a full-service law firm that assists me specifically in the area of competition law, and I have contact with partner Leonardo Duarte, who heads that area in Brasília.
- Leonardo Maniglia - openness, clarity of communication, knowledge of the client's reality, focus on finding alternatives.
- A modern firm, always with a strong client-focused approach. The professionals are very accessible and constantly seek different ways to solve problems. There's also a great openness to different contracting and billing formats, which makes all the difference.
- The quality of service is the key differentiator. The partners are directly involved in every stage, generating unparalleled trust in the technical expertise provided. The team demonstrates exemplary internal collaboration, reflected in consistent and integrated deliverables.
Key clients
- Fagron Group
- Roquette Frères
- Diaverum
- TIM S.A.
- BorgWarner
- Gates
- Sportfive
- Arauco
- Mars
- Paramount
- CSI Group
- Edwards Lifesciences
- Associação das Empresas de Engenharia do Rio de Janeiro
- Imetame
- Aurelius Group
- AGEO Group
- Kingspan Group
- Americanas
- BTG Pactual
- Mills
Work highlights
Advised SM Empreendimentos (Fagron group) on the acquisition of Purifarma, a transaction subject to third‑party opposition and scrutiny by CADE’s General Superintendence.
Advised Roquette Frères on the Brazilian antitrust aspects of its $2.85bn global transaction with IFF.
Advised TIM S.A. on the merger review proceeding of amendments to two RAN Sharing Agreements entered into with Telefônica Brasil S.A.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
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
Leonardo Maniglia Duarte; Enrico Spini Romanielo
Other key lawyers
Fernanda Lins Nemer; Fernando Stival; Alberto Monteiro; Rodrigo Alves dos Santos