Cescon Barrieu is well-regarded for its capabilities in compliance, internal investigations, and anti-corruption work, including complex litigation involving public authorities and international sanctions. The team is particularly active in designing robust anti-corruption and anti-money laundering programmes for multinational corporations and advising on compliance aspects of major corporate transactions. Co-head Luciano Inácio De Souza advises on high-profile investigations and compliance due diligence for M&A deals. Also at the helm of the practice, Felipe Magliarelli acts for domestic and foreign companies in criminal investigations and the structuring of compliance programmes. Victor Aversa is experienced in leniency negotiations and internal investigations into allegations of corruption, fraud, money laundering and harassment. The team was strengthened by the addition of Esther Flesch, who joined from Miguel Neto Advogados in August 2025.
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Témoignages
Collectés indépendamment par l'équipe de recherche du Legal 500.
Their service is quick and respects the client’s time and objectives.'
'Filipe Magliarelli – Excellent knowledge of the cases he handles.'
'Availability and agility in delivery, along with strong technical expertise.'
'The compliance team at Cescon Barrieu Advogados has strong technical knowledge and practical experience.'
'Partner Filipe Magliarelli is extremely focused on business-oriented solutions, and his background as a criminal lawyer adds value when assessing risks for senior management.'
Clients clés
- CCR S.A.
- 3R Petroleum Óleo e Gás S.A.
- Samarco Mineração S.A.
- Smartfit Escola de Ginástica e Dança S.A.
- Braskem S.A.
- Halex Istar Indústria Farmacêutica S.A.
- Associação Brasileira dos Fabricantes de Latas de Alumínio (ABRALATAS)
- CNP Assurances S.A.
- Companhia Brasileira de Metalurgia e Mineração (CBMM)
- Concessionária do Aeroporto Internacional de Confins S.A. (BH Airport)
- Scatec Brasil Serviços Ltda.
- World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
Points forts
Advising various clients, such as Associação Brasileira dos Fabricantes de Latas de Alumínio (ABRALATAS), Halex Istar Indústria Farmacêutica S.A., and Engie Brasil Energia S.A., on the companies’ global policies to comply with Brazilian legislation.
Advising CCR S.A., Engie Brasil Serviços de Energia Ltda., Operador Nacional do Sistema Elétrico (ONS), Scatec Brasil Serviços Ltda., Concessionária do Aeroporto Internacional de Confins S.A., Scala Data Centers S.A., Smartfit Escola de Ginástica e Dança S.A., and Samarco Mineração S.A. on routine internal investigations through their ethics channels.
Providing advice to various clients, including Halex Istar Indústria Farmacêutica S.A., Samarco Mineração S.A., and Associação Brasileira dos Fabricantes de Latas de Alumínio (ABRALATAS), on conducting risk assessments and evaluating the maturity level of their compliance programmes.
Responsable de la pratique
Luciano Inácio de Souza; Filipe Magliarelli
Autres avocats clés
Victor Aversa; Esther Flesch