Demarest Advogados is home to a 'highly qualified team with extensive experience in corporate investigations and regulatory compliance advice'. The team is skilled at conducting integrity due diligence for M&A deals, assessing business partners, and identifying potential corporate liabilities, while also leading investigations into anti-corruption, commercial bribery, and internal control breaches. At the helm is Eloy Rizzo Neto, 'a reference in the area, with strong experience in anti-corruption investigations and corporate governance'. André Leme plays a central role in defending administrative liability cases and leading due diligence efforts in corporate transactions. Gabriela Revoredo is known for her ability to advise on internal investigations and corporate compliance issues, while Victoria Arcos specialises in anti-corruption and anti-fraud investigations, including independent reviews and leniency agreements.
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Testimonials
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- 'Demarest Advogados is a solid, traditional and at the same time innovative law firm in terms of the matters it deals with, the tools it uses and the diversity of its team. All services provided are always comprehensive and cover all possibilities, not only from a legal point of view, but also from a strategic-business perspective.'
- 'Eloy Rizzo is an excellent professional, with extensive experience in all matters related to compliance (investigations, training, programme structuring, etc.). Vitoria Arcos is an excellent professional, with extensive experience in investigations. Extremely competent and approachable. André Luis Leme is a great professional, with wide experience in all matters related to compliance across various sectors, especially in the structuring of compliance programmes.'
- 'Demarest Advogados stands out in the national legal market due to its robust structure and expertise in several areas of law, including compliance and investigations. The firm has a highly qualified team with extensive experience in corporate investigations and regulatory compliance advice, ensuring solid and reliable legal support for companies.'
- 'In practice, Demarest's difference lies in its ability to handle complex cases, especially those involving multiple jurisdictions and sensitive internal investigations. The team acts strategically, anticipating risks and proposing efficient solutions to mitigate regulatory and reputational impacts.'
- 'In addition, the firm constantly invests in innovation, such as in the Disrupt project aimed at startups, and in the application of technology to improve data analysis in investigations.'
- 'Among the lawyers who stand out, Eloy Rizzo is a reference in the area, with strong experience in anti-corruption investigations and corporate governance, as well as international recognition for his technical expertise and communication skills.'
Key clients
- Salesforce, Inc.
- Dow Brasil Industria e Comercio de Produtos Químicos Ltda
- Beazley Furlonge Ltd / Beazley Plc
- Companhia Mineira de Açucar e Álcool Participações
- Solvay S.A / Rhodia Brasil S. A
- Fortress Energy, Inc
- Banco Sumitomo Mitsui Brasileiro
- Trafigura Pte Ltda.
- Aegea Saneamento e Participações S.A.
- HBK Capital Management
- S.I.N. Implant System Ltda
- Tegma Gestão Logística S.A.
Work highlights
Assisting Neoway Tecnologia S.A. with a 36-month monitorship and compliance enhancements imposed by the General Comptroller's Office.
Advised Raízen Energia S.A on multiple internal investigations.
Advised TCL SEMP Comércio de Eletrônicos S.A. on an internal investigation into commercial bribery.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Victoria Arcos
Gabriela Revoredo
Practice head
Eloy Rizzo; André Luis Leme
Other key lawyers
Victoria Arcos; Gabriela Revoredo