The compliance practice at Vella Pugliese Buosi e Guidoni Advogados is a popular choice for multinational companies with operations in Brazil seeking advice on the design and implementation of compliance programmes and policies, internal investigations and compliance due diligence, particularly in the context of M&A transactions. Denise Chachamovitz Leão de Salles, who oversees the department, acts for clients from a wide range of industries, including financial services, healthcare and infrastructure, in investigations, due diligence and risk assessments. Fernanda Kassab Nunes Silva concentrates on compliance matters, often advising on due diligence in the context of M&A deals, while Vitor Luís Pereira Jorge conducts internal investigations and represents clients before Brazilian and foreign authorities.
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Testimonials

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  • 'Demonstrates great expertise in drafting bylaws and codes of ethics.'

  • 'Excellent client service, deep knowledge of compliance, high-quality training content, and effective handling of investigations.'

  • 'Denise Salles stands out for her market insight and compliance expertise, her availability, and strategic understanding of the client’s context, always tailoring recommendations accordingly.'

  • 'Vitor Jorge is attentive, a strong facilitator in training sessions, and well-versed in compliance matters.'

  • 'Very responsive and adaptive to client needs, particularly skilled in navigating investigations with regard to Brazilian law, language and cultural nuances.'

  • 'Strong legal knowledge with proactive issue identification, especially valuable for clients with a limited presence in Brazil.'

Key clients

  • Access Gestão De Documentos Ltda.
  • Brains Bioceutical Corp.
  • Canopy Growth Brasil Biomedical LTDA.
  • Doterra
  • Duvera Soluções em Tecnologia
  • Global Internet Ventures
  • Hi Technology Corp/ Interactive Communication/INCOMM
  • Medartis Ag
  • Nonco Serviços Digitais Ltda. (Nonco)
  • Oiko Credit
  • Origem Energia S.A.
  • Roku, Inc.

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.

Vitor Luís Pereira Jorge

Practice head

Denise Chachamovitz Leão de Salles

Other key lawyers

Vitor Luís Pereira Jorge, Fernanda Kassab Nunes Silva