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Merger control filing – We help you work with the Brazilian antitrust authorities and file appropriate pre-merger notifications and secure approvals for mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, exclusivity agreements and distribution agreements.
Cartels – We represent both defendants and claimants in cartel investigations and prosecutions, assisting you from the onset of the Secretariat of Economic Law’s investigation, through proceedings with the Administrative Council for Economic Defense and possible judicial discussions.
Leniency application – We can help you identify cartel practices through internal investigations and determine appropriate circumstances to apply for Brazil’s Leniency Program. We also represent you in negotiations for immunity with the Secretariat of Economic Law upon the denouncement of a cartel.
Judicial review – We actively participate in judicial proceedings related to antitrust law, and we can help you file lawsuits to challenge decisions taken by Administrative Council for Economic Defense.
Audits and compliance program – We conduct antitrust audits and help you identify competition laws relevant for your business and develop and implement compliance programs that address these.

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