Noted for its strong compliance practice supporting anti-corruption strategies across Brazil, Saud Advogados excels in enforcement, internal investigations and negotiations with governmental authorities and multilateral agencies. Salim Saud, ‘without a doubt one of the best compliance lawyers on the market’, brings over 20 years of experience in compliance and investigations. Caroline Rosa advises on leniency agreements and Clean Companies Act proceedings, while Ana Carolina Chaves focuses on due diligence and compliance integration, with a keen focus on the oil and gas sector. Other key practitioners include Luis Gustavo Vagos, who handles investigations, M&A due diligence, and risk assessments, Patricia Zebulum, noted for her experience in fraud and corruption matters across public and private sectors, and Leonardo Kozlowski, who focuses on AML issues, internal investigations, and compliance programme implementation.
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Testimonials
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‘The service provided by the entire team we had contact with was of extreme quality, speed and professionalism. The team is extremely organised, clear and complete in their deliveries. In addition, the service and collaboration are always carried out promptly.’
‘Partner Salim Saud and associates Caroline Rosa, Ana Carolina Chaves, Isabela Vidal and Luis Gustavo Vagos are all extremely polite, professional, competent, diligent, attentive and competent.'
Key clients
- TechnipFMC
- CNP Assurances
Work highlights
Assisted TechnipFMC with a landmark Brazil–US settlement, monitorship support, compliance reviews, investigations, training, and data privacy matters.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Salim Saud
Other key lawyers
Caroline Rosa; Ana Carolina Chaves; Luis Gustavo Vagos; Patricia Zebulum; Leonardo Kozlowski; Isabela Vidal