Offering support across antitrust litigation, merger filings, and conduct cases, Magalhães e Dias - Advocacia has built a strong track record representing prominent businesses in the full range of competition and antitrust matters. The group also advises on compliance, leniency and settlement agreements, and the implementation of antitrust policies, which, together with its cross-border expertise, has helped secure a growing client base of well-known companies from the food and beverage, technology, and travel industries, among others. Leading the practice is the ‘excellent’ Gabriel Nogueira Dias, who draws on his experience as a former adviser to the President of CADE and is recognised for his expertise in merger reviews, conduct cases, and compliance training. On the litigation side, Cristiano Rodrigo Del Debbio is a key contact, while Yi Shin Tang focuses on consumer protection and investigations. Leonardo Barbosa is another key practitioner in the team.
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Testimonials
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‘Top-notch firm.’
‘The service provided is superior to many other boutique firms as the partners have a knowledge of competition law above the average of their competitors.’
‘They understand the market's pain points and seek solutions that not only address the problem but also ensure that innovations and businesses are not harmed.’
‘Gabriel Nogueira Dias is an excellent lawyer and works masterfully.’
‘The firm stands out in the national legal market for the excellence of its services, its innovative approach, and the solid experience of its multidisciplinary team.’
‘With an unwavering commitment to quality, the firm combines in-depth legal knowledge with a strategic vision, ensuring effective and personalised solutions for each client.’
Key clients
- Ipiranga
- Nestlé
- Bayer S.A.
- AMBEV - Cia. Brasileira de Bebidas
- Associação Brasileira de Anunciantes
- Hapvida
- Kuehne+Nagel
- Booking.com
- Bradesco Saúde
- Compra Agora
- ICTSI RIO BRASIL
- HP
Work highlights
Advised Ipiranga on an administrative proceeding led by CADE regarding alleged anti-competitive practices from 2010 to 2015.
Advised Condomínio Shopping Center Iguatemi on the acquisition of the entire shares indirectly held by Brookfield Brazil Higienópolis Holdings LLC, BPY HIGI LLC and Brazil Retail Fundo de Investimento em Participações Multiestratégia in the Pátio Paulista Higienópolis and Pátio Paulista shopping malls, located in São Paulo.
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
Gabriel Nogueira Dias
Other key lawyers
Cristiano Rodrigo Del Debbio; Yi Shin Tang; Hermes Nereu Cardoso Oliveira; Leonardo Barbosa; Igor Ribeiro Azevedo.