A key destination for companies, financial institutions, ethics committees, officers and directors, Pinheiro Guimarães regularly assists with the design, implementation, and revision of risk-based programmes, integrity due diligence and investigations. The firm advises on codes of conduct, whistleblowing channels, and training focused on anti-bribery, AML-CFT, and ethical standards. Co-head André Cunha da Silva Alves de Andrade has extensive experience in corporate investigations, ABC compliance and sanctions. He oversees the practice with banking, finance and capital markets expert Francisco José Pinheiro Guimarães and Caio Scheunemann Longhi, who focuses on commercial disputes.
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‘Pinheiro Guimarães stands out in the legal market for its technical excellence, strategic approach and in-depth knowledge of compliance.'
'The team combines legal rigour with a practical and business vision, ensuring customised solutions aligned with the specific needs of each client. The compliance team demonstrates exceptional mastery of applicable standards and regulations, in addition to a keen eye for international best practices.'
'The combination of technical expertise, strategic vision and commitment to excellence makes Pinheiro Guimarães a reference in the national legal market.’
Key clients
- Wilson Sons
- BTG Pactual
- Medfutura Distribuidora de Medicamentos e Produtos de Saúde Ltda.
- Tools For Humanity
- Suzano S.A.
- Grupo Mateus
- EDGE
- Cálamo Distribuidora de Produtos de Beleza S.A.
- Banco Bradesco BBI S.A.
Work highlights
Advised Wilson Sons on the sale of control of Wilson Sons S.A. (Brazil) to SAS Shipping Agencies Services Sàrl (wholly-owned subsidiary of MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A.).
Advised BTG Pactual Investment Banking Ltda., Bank of America Merrill Lynch Banco Múltiplo S.A., Citigroup Global Markets Brasil, Corretora de Câmbio, Títulos e Valores Mobiliários S.A., UBS Brasil Corretora de Câmbio, Títulos e Valores Mobiliários S.A., Itaú BBA Assessoria Financeira S.A., Banco Bradesco BBI S.A., Goldman Sachs do Brasil Banco Múltiplo S.A., Banco J.P. Morgan S.A., Banco Morgan Stanley S.A., Banco Safra S.A., Banco Santander (Brasil) S.A., and XP Investimentos Corretora de Câmbio, Títulos e Valores Mobiliários S.A. (as underwriters) on the equity follon-on and privatisation of Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo – SABESP.
Representing EDGE Group PJSC in the acquisition of control of Condor S.A. Indústria Química.
Lawyers
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
André Cunha da Silva Alves de Andrade; Francisco José Pinheiro Guimarães; Caio Scheunemann Longhi