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’. 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. André Leme recently departed the firm.
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Testimonials
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- '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.'
- 'Overall, Demarest is a safe choice for companies seeking a high-level legal partner in the area of compliance, offering qualified technical support, strategic vision and customised solutions for each case.'
Key clients
- Salesforce, Inc.
- Dow Brasil Industria e Comercio de Produtos Químicos Ltda
Work highlights
Assisting Neoway Tecnologia S.A. with a 36-month monitorship and compliance enhancements imposed by the General Comptroller's Office.
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.
Victoria Arcos
Gabriela Revoredo
Practice head
Eloy Rizzo
Other key lawyers
Victoria Arcos; Gabriela Revoredo