Cescon Barrieu continues to expand the capabilities of its compliance practice and is increasingly involved in internal investigations, compliance programme development and cross-border mandates. The practice is led by Luciano Inácio De Souza, who is highly experienced in internal investigations for publicly listed companies, notably those focusing on allegations involving C-level executives; and Esther Flesch, who has extensive knowledge of the life sciences, health, and IT sectors. Victor Aversa offers key support in corporate crisis management work.
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Testimonials
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- I believe that the team's main characteristic is human: a trusted advisor. You can rely on them, and you can trust that they will try to do their best to clarify an event in an ethics and compliance investigation, for example.
- Luciano Souza was always available and loyal. He put all the resources needed to clarify issues.
- Cescon worked with us on compliance and investigations. An extremely capable and attentive firm, setting itself apart from many in the market.
- Esther Flesch, who always demonstrates excellent leadership, knowledge, and strategy in dealing with complex issues related to compliance and investigations.
- Esther Flesch is the partner of the firm who truly understands the subject and stands out in the area! I do not know the other professionals.
- When choosing a law firm to provide services, we should consider not only objective criteria—knowledge of the subject matter, reliability of delivery—but also subjective criteria, such as whether that firm understands the nuances of my business/company. Cescon does this with excellence. It provides services according to the client's risk appetite, conveying market insights and best practices in the judicial contexts in which you operate.
Key clients
- Associação Brasileira dos Fabricantes de Latas de Alumínio (ABRALATAS)
- Brava Energia
- CNP Assurances S.A.
- Concessionária do Aeroporto Internacional de Confins S.A. (BH Airport)
- Ecorodovias Infraestrutura e Logística S.A.
- Emmi Group
- Engie Brasil Serviços de Energia Ltda.
- Grupo SBF S.A. (Centauro)
- Halex Istar Indústria Farmacêutica S.A.
- ICL Group
- Jirau Energia S.A.
- Motiva Infraestrutura de Mobilidade S.A.
Work highlights
Advised ICL on Brazil compliance matters by delivering a legal opinion on risks in interactions with government authorities and conducting tailored internal investigations training and workshops for in-house teams, aligned with applicable legislation and local best practices.
Advised Motiva in managing its whistleblowing channel by conducting internal investigations across a wide range of matters, including document reviews, interviews, and tailored reports, supported by weekly status meetings to ensure timely case handling and alignment with key compliance program objectives.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Leading associates
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Practice head
Luciano Inácio De Souza; Esther Flesch
Other key lawyers
Victor Aversa; Carolina Mattias