We are a business law firm, with a focus on competition/antitrust, compliance and regulatory matters, offering efficient, pragmatic and client-centered legal solutions.
Our team has a solid academic background in the field in Brazil and abroad, as well as extensive experience in private practice in major law firms and companies.
Over the last decade, all the specialized national and international legal reviews have recognized his work, highlighting clients’ praise for his problem-solving lawyering skills, in an accessible and direct manner, without losing legal depth.
We offer consulting and legal advisory services in all areas related to Competition Law in Brazil, working on M&As, investigations of anticompetitive behavior, and designing and structuring competition compliance programs.
We have a track record of success in cases at CAD,E representing companies operating in a wide range of sectors (e.g., education, retail, banking and finance, construction, chemical, and agribusiness) and of various sizes – from S&P500 companies to family businesses.
Our experience enables us to understand that cases involving Competition Law vary in complexity and relevance, and also which cases require more active and uncompromising monitoring, ensuring always diligent and meticulous representation of our Clients.
We offer comprehensive consulting and legal advisory services in all areas related to corporate ethics, compliance, and ABC matters.
We have proven experience in planning and conducting internal investigations into cases of fraud and corruption. Our goal is to proactively identify and remediate any potential irregularities, ensuring compliance and protecting the reputation and commercial interests of our clients.
We provide comprehensive legal advice on remediation measures in response to cases of fraud and corruption, as well as related administrative and judicial defenses. Our experience also extends to the design and structuring of customized compliance programs, tailored to the needs and specificities of each company.
In addition, we offer specialized advice on structuring M&As involving cases related to fraud and corruption, ensuring that our clients are fully aware of any legal and regulatory issues and helping them mitigate associated risks.
We offer specialized consulting and legal advisory services in a wide range of issues related to Public Law and Regulation, covering various sectors of the economy, from payment methods to ports, airports, railways, telecommunications, and pharmaceuticals.
We act as strategic partners for our clients, assisting them in all stages of the process for prior authorization and obtaining the necessary licenses and permits.
Our proactive and meticulous approach allows us to identify potential regulatory obstacles and develop effective strategies to overcome them. Moreover, we can defend companies in actions for irregularities, offering comprehensive legal assistance from the initial investigation phase to litigation, if necessary.
Our work also involves legal issues related to digital platforms and personal data protection. With the increase in online interactions, companies face complex legal challenges that require specific expertise to ensure compliance and secure room for innovation and growth.
In the context of digital platforms, we offer a comprehensive range of legal services addressing issues such as terms of service, privacy policies, software licensing agreements, e-commerce regulations, among other aspects.
Moreover, we are committed to assisting our clients in the effective implementation and enforcement of the General Data Protection Law (LGPD) and similar legislation. This involves reviewing and adapting internal policies, data collection and processing procedures, risk analysis, drafting contracts with suppliers and partners, as well as providing legal guidance to deal with security incidents and data breaches.
In addition to our specialized services, we also highlight our skill in negotiating and drafting various types of business contracts.
With years of practical experience, we have developed a solid reputation for dealing with demanding clients, always seeking to exceed expectations and deliver high-quality results. Our process involves deeply understanding the specific needs of each client, customizing legal solutions that not only meet but anticipate and overcome business challenges.
José Carlos (Zeca) Berardo is from São Paulo and brings with him a rich academic and professional background. He graduated in Law from the University of São Paulo (2004).
Obtained a Master of Arts in Economics for Competition Law from King’s College London (2011), with a dissertation focused on the antitrust treatment of standard setting organizations .
Continuing his academic path, he achieved the title of Master in Law from Fundação Getúlio Vargas (2017), with research focused on the topic of evidence in merger cases at CADE.
Professionally, he began his career at BMA Advogados, going from intern to partner (2001 to 2015), and continued his career as a partner at Lefosse Advogados, heading the Competition, Regulation and Compliance areas of the firm (2016 to 2023).
He is the author of several articles in specialized magazines and is a regular participant in events and seminars related to his areas of expertise.
he stands out for his work at the Brazilian Institute of Competition, Consumer and International Trade Studies (IBRAC) and at the American Bar Association (ABA), where he actively contributes to the development and improvement of the legal field.
In addition to his professional and academic activities, Zeca Berardo is also dedicated to spreading knowledge, hosting the podcast “Vantagem Auferida”, where he shares insights and analyzes on relevant issues in the legal and economic world.
José Carlos (Zeca) Berardo is from São Paulo and brings with him a rich academic and professional background. He graduated in Law from the University of São Paulo (2004).
Obtained a Master of Arts in Economics for Competition Law from King’s College London (2011), with a dissertation focused on the antitrust treatment of standard setting organizations .
Continuing his academic path, he achieved the title of Master in Law from Fundação Getúlio Vargas (2017), with research focused on the topic of evidence in merger cases at CADE.
Professionally, he began his career at BMA Advogados, going from intern to partner (2001 to 2015), and continued his career as a partner at Lefosse Advogados, heading the Competition, Regulation and Compliance areas of the firm (2016 to 2023).
He is the author of several articles in specialized magazines and is a regular participant in events and seminars related to his areas of expertise.
he stands out for his work at the Brazilian Institute of Competition, Consumer and International Trade Studies (IBRAC) and at the American Bar Association (ABA), where he actively contributes to the development and improvement of the legal field.
In addition to his professional and academic activities, Zeca Berardo is also dedicated to spreading knowledge, hosting the podcast “Vantagem Auferida”, where he shares insights and analyzes on relevant issues in the legal and economic world.
Bruno Becker is from Porto Alegre. From a young age, he has demonstrated leadership in student, academic, and diversity-promoting organizations. With extensive experience in Brazil, Germany, and the USA, he has worked in law firms, companies, universities, and competition authorities.
Even before graduating in Law from UFRGS, he gained experience at CADE and at the Bundeskartellamt in Germany. He began his legal career at BMA in Antitrust Law and later led the practice area at Souto Correa. Recently, he worked at Abbott Laboratories, initially in Brazil and then in Chicago, where he was responsible for the global rapid diagnostics division, excelling in complex global and technology contracts.
Academically, Bruno studied abroad during Law School at Justus-Liebig Universität Giessen, Germany, and was a researcher at the Max Planck Institute in the same country. He completed his LL.M. at Yale University, USA, and a Ph.D. in Commercial Law at USP, with a thesis on Investment Funds in Brazil. Bruno is fluent in Portuguese, German, English, Spanish, and with basic knowledge of Italian.
He has also taught at FGV Direito SP and São Judas University and has numerous publications in Competition and Business Law.
Bruno is a champion of diversity and inclusion, having established diversity groups in law firms and companies and led a global LGBTQ+ organization. Currently, he is a speaker and actively promotes diversity in various organizations.
JULIANA MAIA DANIEL WAS BORN IN RIBEIRÃO PRETO, SÃO PAULO, AND HAS A CAREER IN LAW FOR MORE THAN 15 YEARS, WITH A PATH THAT COMBINES ACADEMIC FOCUS AND A HIGHLY COMPLEX LEGAL PRACTICE. SHE HAS A DEGREE IN LAW FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF SÃO PAULO (USP), AND COMPLEMENTED HER EDUCATION WITH A MASTER’S DEGREE IN CIVIL PROCEDURAL LAW AT THE SAME INSTITUTION, WHERE SHE CONDUCTED RESEARCH ON JUDICIAL CONTROL OF PUBLIC POLICIES.
HER SEARCH FOR INTERNATIONAL KNOWLEDGE LED HER TO SPECIALIZE AT THE INSTITUT D’ÉTUDES POLITIQUES DE PARIS (SCIENCES PO), WHERE SHE OBTAINED A MASTER PROFESSIONNEL IN GLOBAL GOVERNANCE. JULIANA ALSO DEEPENED HER STUDIES IN COMPETITION WITH THE FLORENCE COMPETITION PROGRAM ON LAW AND ECONOMICS AT THE EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY INSTITUTE AND THE SUMMER PROGRAM OF THE INTERNATIONAL ANTICORRUPTION ACADEMY IN VIENNA.
PROFESSIONALLY, JULIANA HAS BUILT A CAREER OF ALMOST A DECADE AT LEFOSSE ADVOGADOS, WHERE SHE REACHED THE POSITION OF PARTNER IN THE COMPETITION, COMPLIANCE AND REGULATORY INVESTIGATIONS PRACTICES. HER EXPERIENCE RANGE FROM ADVISING LARGE COMPANIES IN MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS PROCESSES AND COMPLIANCE PROGRAMS TO REPRESENTING CLIENTS IN COMPLEX CORRUPTION CASES AND INTERNAL INVESTIGATIONS, INCLUDING RELEVANT ACTIONS IN HIGH-PROPORTION TRANSACTIONS IN BRAZIL.
JULIANA REGULARLY PARTICIPATES IN NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL EVENTS, DISCUSSING TOPICS OF INTEGRITY AND ANTI-CORRUPTION. SHE IS ALSO ACTIVE IN CLASS ORGANIZATIONS, SUCH AS THE BRAZILIAN INSTITUTE FOR STUDIES ON COMPETITION, CONSUMPTION AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE (IBRAC) AND THE INTERNATIONAL BAR ASSOCIATION (IBA), CONTRIBUTING TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF COMPETITION LAW AND COMPLIANCE IN BRAZIL AND ABROAD.
José Carlos (Zeca) Berardo is from São Paulo and brings with him a rich academic and professional background. He graduated in Law from the University of São Paulo (2004).
Obtained a Master of Arts in Economics for Competition Law from King’s College London (2011), with a dissertation focused on the antitrust treatment of standard setting organizations .
Continuing his academic path, he achieved the title of Master in Law from Fundação Getúlio Vargas (2017), with research focused on the topic of evidence in merger cases at CADE.
Professionally, he began his career at BMA Advogados, going from intern to partner (2001 to 2015), and continued his career as a partner at Lefosse Advogados, heading the Competition, Regulation and Compliance areas of the firm (2016 to 2023).
He is the author of several articles in specialized magazines and is a regular participant in events and seminars related to his areas of expertise.
he stands out for his work at the Brazilian Institute of Competition, Consumer and International Trade Studies (IBRAC) and at the American Bar Association (ABA), where he actively contributes to the development and improvement of the legal field.
In addition to his professional and academic activities, Zeca Berardo is also dedicated to spreading knowledge, hosting the podcast “Vantagem Auferida”, where he shares insights and analyzes on relevant issues in the legal and economic world.
Bruno Becker is from Porto Alegre. From a young age, he has demonstrated leadership in student, academic, and diversity-promoting organizations. With extensive experience in Brazil, Germany, and the USA, he has worked in law firms, companies, universities, and competition authorities.
Even before graduating in Law from UFRGS, he gained experience at CADE and at the Bundeskartellamt in Germany. He began his legal career at BMA in Antitrust Law and later led the practice area at Souto Correa. Recently, he worked at Abbott Laboratories, initially in Brazil and then in Chicago, where he was responsible for the global rapid diagnostics division, excelling in complex global and technology contracts.
Academically, Bruno studied abroad during Law School at Justus-Liebig Universität Giessen, Germany, and was a researcher at the Max Planck Institute in the same country. He completed his LL.M. at Yale University, USA, and a Ph.D. in Commercial Law at USP, with a thesis on Investment Funds in Brazil. Bruno is fluent in Portuguese, German, English, Spanish, and with basic knowledge of Italian.
He has also taught at FGV Direito SP and São Judas University and has numerous publications in Competition and Business Law.
Bruno is a champion of diversity and inclusion, having established diversity groups in law firms and companies and led a global LGBTQ+ organization. Currently, he is a speaker and actively promotes diversity in various organizations.
José is an established practitioner, highly praised for his expertise and business mindset. He is active in complex matters in the field, including merger reviews and investigations before CADE.
José Carlos Berardo is clever, pragmatic and has good knowledge of the law. We like the fact that he is able to find creative solutions for our matters.
He is a very assertive professional. José instils confidence and is very responsive. He knows CADE very well.
Carlos Berardo handles contentious and non-contentious matters in this space, ranging from merger filings to cartel cases, leniency agreements and investigations concerning abuse of dominant positions.
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