Entirely devoted to antitrust and competition law, Grinberg Cordovil Advogados (GCA) remains at the forefront of the market for its unparalleled track record in complex behavioural matters, including high-profile investigations and cases concerning cartels, unilateral conducts and abuse of dominance. Standing out for its expertise in antitrust matters in the internet, technology, payment services, marketplaces and telecoms sectors, the team is also well versed in merger reviews and in the negotiation of leniency agreements. Highly regarded partner Mauro Grinberg (a former Commissioner at CADE and Attorney General of the National Treasury) handles the entire range of antitrust mandates, from merger control to litigation, often representing clients before CADE and the national courts. He jointly oversees the department with Leonor Cordovil, a leading figure for cartel and unilateral investigations, leniency applications, and the implementation of compliance programmes. Other notable practitioners include Karen Ruback, a key name for clients from the chemicals, electronics, entertainment and transport segments; Ricardo Motta, who handles both merger control and conduct investigations with a particular focus on the tech, financial services and life sciences sectors; and Beatriz Cravo, who manages a varied workload, where merger filings feature alongside investigations into anti-competitive practices.
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‘Grinberg Cordovil provides a high standard of service, with extensive knowledge regarding competition law. The direct and continuous engagement of partners is another highlight of the firm. Furthermore, I am impressed by the long-term commitment that the firm has to the cases it takes on - remaining engaged and interested in the case even after a long period of processing, and even after the entire initial billing period.'
‘Ricardo Motta is the partner who assists us in the cases in which we get involved with the firm. I highlight the attention dedicated to cases, anticipating and giving traction to the various steps necessary for our defence in highly complex competition cases.'
‘For me, Grinberg's difference is its experience in competition law, especially that of its partner Leonor Cordovil. The legal quality of the analyses and the speed of responses are exceptional.'
‘They are experts in their field, very familiar with the regulatory agencies, and excellent to work with.’
‘Mauro Grinberg and Karen Ruback are outstanding lawyers.’
Key clients
- Google Brasil Internet Ltda.
- Telefônica S.A (VIVO)
- JP Morgan Chase
- Visa Brazil
- BTG Pactual Bank
- Sony Pictures Entertainment
- MercadoLivre
- Shell Brasil S.A / Raízen Combustíveis S.A.
- Denso Corporation
- CMA CGM
Work highlights
Representing Google in an ex officio probe regarding the use of content from third-party news sites in thematic search results and the need to pay for this content.
Advising Siemens Healthcare on an investigation opened by CADE in October/2020 regarding the exchange of competitively sensitive information between human resources employees in the healthcare products, equipment and services labour market, encompassing the Metropolitan Region of São Paulo.
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Practice head
Mauro Grinberg; Leonor Cordovil
Other key lawyers
Karen Ruback; Ricardo Motta; Beatriz Cravo; Leticia Barros