Back to rankings
Brazil
4

Compliance

Campos Mello Advogados logo

Campos Mello Advogados

More information
Campos Mello Advogados handles a wide range of compliance matters, including the creation of customised compliance programmes, policy reviews, risk assessments, and anti-bribery and integrity due diligence. The team is particularly adept at handling internal investigations and supporting clients in negotiations with regulatory authorities. The practice is led by Ricardo Caiado Lima, who has substantial experience in corporate investigations and criminal litigation, with a focus on highly regulated sectors such as oil and gas, construction, and pharmaceuticals.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'The CMA team has always assisted us with agility and courtesy, consistently meeting expectations across the various compliance challenges we have faced.'

  • 'I highlight the always attentive approach of Ricardo Caiado.'

  • 'The compliance team at Campos Mello Advogados stands out for their swift responses, technical quality of deliverables, and complete alignment with the client’s needs and timing.'

  • 'Ricardo Caiado and André Sampaio Lacerda Ferraz both stand out for their technical expertise.'

  • 'The firm stands out for its combination of technical excellence, close client service, and continuous innovation.'

  • 'The team is highly specialised and delivers agile, strategically focused solutions. Their differentiator lies in a collaborative, integrated approach across legal areas and technology.'

  • 'CMA stands out in the national market for its combination of technical excellence, personalized service, and a results-oriented strategic approach. The team is comprised of lawyers with multidisciplinary experience, enabling them to offer comprehensive, innovative legal solutions tailored to our needs. In terms of innovation, the firm stands out for hiring an in-house marketing team dedicated to translating policies and procedures developed by the lawyers into modern corporate communication standards. This work ensures that legal documents are aligned with the language and formats commonly used by companies, promoting greater clarity, adherence to governance practices, and effectiveness in their practical application. This integration between legal and communications represents a significant competitive advantage, as it brings technical content closer to the client's day-to-day activities and reinforces the strategic value of the firm's work.'

  • 'Among the team's standout professionals, Ricardo Caiado deserves special mention. Ricardo Caiado stands out for his technical skills in Compliance, combined with a collaborative approach and focus on results. He is known for his accessibility, agility, clear communication, and accurate analysis.'

Practice head

Ricardo Caiado

Other key lawyers

André Lacerda Sampaio Ferraz