Tauil & Chequer Advogados‘ global investigations and white-collar defence practice is highly regarded by clients for its compliance-related work. The team is regularly involved in large internal investigations, enforcement actions, prosecutions, as well as judicial and administrative litigation. Litigation expert Luis Inácio Lucena Adams jointly leads the practice with Michel Sancovski, a key name for large-scale investigations, especially those of a cross-border nature. At associate level, Maria Eugenia Kanazawa - 'an exceptionally competent and curious professional' - and Marcelo Ramos Leite specialise in potential breaches of anti-corruption legislation and enforcement of disciplinary measures.
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‘Having worked in collaboration with Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown on several cases, I can attest to their high commitment and the excellence of their compliance team. The firm consistently demonstrates a high standard of delivery in its work. Furthermore, I was impressed by the team's dedication to understanding the impacts of new technologies in the legal environment, demonstrating a curious and proactive approach in adopting these technologies to improve their practice.'
‘Partner Michel Sancovsky is highly client-focused, continually dedicating himself to bringing together the best team and offering the most appropriate technical support for each case.'
'Senior associate Maria Eugenia Kanazawa is an exceptionally competent and curious professional, attributes that I consider essential for professionals working in compliance and investigations.'
‘Michel Sancovski is a leading expert in this field, with deep understanding of local and cross-border investigations.’
‘It is a very renowned firm, with an enviable technical team that always seeks intelligent strategic solutions to solve client problems. As partners, they are very present and collaborate a lot on the macro strategy of the cases.'
Clients clés
- Centrais Elétricas Brasileiras S.A. (Eletrobras)
- Aurora Terminais e Serviços Ltda.
- Companhia Paranaense de Energia (COPEL)
- Atlas Renewable Energy
Points forts
- Represented Antônio Sérgio de Souza Guetter and Luiz Eduardo da Veiga Sebastiani, former CEO and CFO of Copel, in an administrative sanctioning proceeding filed by the Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM) based on allegations of violations of Copel’s internal policies and in the approval of the company’s financial statements.
- Advised Eletrobras on the review and improvement of its compliance programme.
- Assisted Aurora Terminais with an internal investigation due to allegations of potential irregularities being reported by a former partner of one of the group’s subsidiaries.
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Responsable de la pratique
Luís Inácio Lucena Adams; Michel Sancovski
Autres avocats clés
Maria Eugenia Kanazawa; Marcelo Ramos Leite