We help clients anticipate risks, mitigate impacts, and align with best practices or regulations, turning risks into business opportunities. We conduct in-depth risk analyses, with a specific focus on issues sensitive to agribusiness, such as socio-environmental risks, interactions with public authorities, and value chain monitoring. Once risks have been identified, we support the development and review of effective integrity systems, with the scope and language necessary to reach all stakeholders in the operation (from the rural worker to the corporate financier).
Work Highlights
We collaborated with a major agribusiness company to develop and implement a robust compliance program, which included the creation of internal policies, training sessions, and monitoring procedures, mitigating legal risks and strengthening the culture of integrity and trust among stakeholders
We conducted an internal investigation for a major global trader concerning fraud involving its commercial division and recommended a review of the division’s internal controls and governance in line with best practices and with a focus on risk mitigation
Our team conducted an extensive integrity audit of a major agricultural inputs distributor whose shareholders were politically exposed, in the context of an equity acquisition
Our team assisted a Brazilian fintech in the agricultural sector with the preparation and review of its integrity program, with an emphasis on value chain risks
We proactively monitored federal and state legislative changes for a group engaged in the cultivation and processing of GMOs. We developed detailed analyses and informative reports, enabling the group to adapt quickly to new requirements, avoid penalties, and optimize its operations in a restrictive regulatory environment
We help clients anticipate and mitigate sector-specific risks by monitoring regulatory and health trends and by reviewing and monitoring a large number of actors across the value chain, from suppliers to distributors, thereby mitigating corruption and competition risks related to government sales as well as socio-environmental risks. We also assist clients in setting, monitoring, achieving, and reporting their sustainability and socio-environmental targets, in line with market expectations.
Work Highlights
We advised a multinational company in the creation of a new business unit focused on introducing innovative technologies in the food and beverage industry, with an emphasis on nutritional health. Our team assisted the company in navigating the relevant regulations, ensuring that its nutritional tracking solutions were fully compliant with cybersecurity and data privacy guidelines. We successfully optimized the implementation of these innovations while preserving regulatory compliance and consumer trust
Our team reviewed anti-corruption and competition risks in the public sales division of a multinational food and beverage company. The work included an extensive operational review of the department, of internal controls, and of contracts and policies with distributors and partners
We conducted an internal investigation at a large food industry company to assess potential violations of integrity policies. Our efforts helped identify risk areas, resulting in the implementation of the integrity program, increasing transparency and reducing exposure to litigation
Our team conducted multiple in-depth due diligence reviews of high-risk distributors and commercial partners for a multinational based in Brazil. The work involved identifying and measuring risks, mitigating them through notifications and analysis of evidence shared by the partners, and supporting institutional decision-making regarding the continuation of the contracts
Our team conducted an integrity and criminal audit for one of the world’s largest bottling companies in connection with the acquisition of a competitor in Brazil. The audit covered both anti-corruption matters and the handling of controlled products posing public safety risks
We map integrity, AML/CFT, and sanctions risks, ESG/socio-environmental risks, and privacy and ethical data use risks, with matrices by value chain, KRIs/KPIs, and reputational stress tests. We work on integrity, security, and privacy audits. We structure anti-corruption/ESG clauses, DPAs, and standard contractual clauses for international data transfers, SLAs/SOCs, and subcontracting obligations. We structure and implement integrity, privacy, and responsible AI programs, in line with the rules and best practices of authorities and regulatory agencies such as LGPD/ANPD, CGU/TCU, CADE, Bacen/CVM, ANS, ANVISA, ANEEL, ANP, ANATEL, SUSEP, and ISO 37001/27001/SOC 2. We work with the relevant teams on M&A/JV/consortia, EPC/O&M, supply/MSA-SOW, distribution/franchising, SaaS/PaaS/IaaS, and sovereign cloud, in drafting continuity, security, IP, data, and exit clauses. We have extensive experience leading investigations and managing crises of the most varied magnitudes, whether internal, before public bodies, or reported to external auditors (shadow investigation), on matters such as fraud, harassment, cyberattacks, greenwashing, and security incidents. We advise companies on reporting, cooperation, and leniency agreements, as well as on enforcement proceedings before public authorities (CGU/AGU/MPF, ANPD, CADE, CVM, Bacen, agencies). We assess and mitigate risks relating to AI, blockchain, IoT, 5G, cloud, and real asset tokenization. We structure policies, governance frameworks, and compliance-by-design, with DPIA/LIA and certifications. We provide diagnostics and roadmaps, implement policies and codes, review contracts and audit trails, and deliver executive training and continuous monitoring with analytics.
Work Highlights
Our team supported a major Brazilian retailer by coordinating an internal investigation and crisis management relating to allegations of accounting and commercial fraud, including the definition and framing of the scope, coordination with and reporting to the board of directors, and interactions with and reporting to the external auditor
We conducted LGPD compliance work for a personal care products company, including the review of data flows and alignment with the ANPD standard clauses
Our team conducted an internal investigation into public and private corruption for a Japanese multinational home appliance company involving senior executives and key suppliers, leading to a complete overhaul of the Brazilian subsidiary's supply chain and internal controls
Our team conducted an internal investigation for the Spanish subsidiary of a multinational auto parts company relating to fraud and violations concerning the use of the Company's resources by the procurement and dispatch department
We assist clients in anticipating and mitigating the risks inherent to the decarbonization sector in a practical manner, adding reputational due diligence and corruption risk screening to land due diligence. Due diligence is crucial to ensuring the integrity of carbon credits from the very start of their chain.
Work Highlights
We advised an association on monitoring the regulatory process of Article 6, ensuring that its interests were considered in international and national developments. This allowed the association to prepare for the requirements of carbon and international credit markets
We analyzed the impact of the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) for various companies, identifying potential risks and opportunities in their operations and exports. Our focus was to ensure the competitiveness of these companies and compliance with the environmental requirements of the European market
We advised an association on the preparation of a contribution to the public consultation on the certification methodology under VERRA’s VCS program, ensuring that our clients’ interests were represented in the regulatory process and ensuring compliance with the requirements necessary for credit certification
We held specialized workshops for companies from various sectors that may be affected by the Brazilian Emissions Trading System (SBCE). These workshops train the companies’ teams to deal with the emerging regulatory landscape, preparing them for future challenges and identifying opportunities within Brazil’s new regulated carbon market
The energy sector operates in a highly regulated environment and is subject to integrity, social and environmental, land-related, and cybersecurity risks. In addition to general risks, different projects entail different specific risks depending on the project and on the geographic factor.
Work Highlights
Our team conducted an extensive integrity and ESG risk analysis for an energy company invested in by a sovereign wealth fund, as well as the preparation of the governance structure and the other codes, policies, and documents of the integrity program
Our team conducted an in-depth commercial risk analysis for an energy distributor, involving a commercial partner implicated in federal investigations and criminal proceedings
Our team conducted several pre- and post-acquisition integrity audits in transmission line, wind, solar, and hydroelectric power projects
We support the implementation and review of comprehensive integrity programs for companies, federations or SAFs, addressing everything from sector-specific risks to the legal challenges of implementing digital solutions for managing athlete, fan and partner data, data protection and cybersecurity, money laundering, corruption, harassment or fraud in the sports environment, and compliance with Brazilian and international legislation.
Work Highlights
Our team conducted an internal investigation for a large media group in connection with the FIFA case regarding allegations of improper payments to obtain broadcasting rights
Our team conducted an anti-corruption audit in the context of the acquisition of a Brazilian football club
Our team supported a multinational sporting goods company in an extensive government investigation relating to allegations of improper payments and the provision of improper benefits to college athletes in the United States
Our team conducted a harassment investigation involving the leadership of a sports confederation in Brazil
We advise companies on conducting regulatory and ethical risk assessments. We support the implementation and development of integrity and governance programs, drafting internal policies and controls, preparing data protection impact reports, investigating whistleblower reports, delivering training, and conducting due diligence on suppliers, distributors, and business partners.
Work Highlights
Our team worked on the implementation of the integrity program of an Indian pharmaceutical company in Brazil, starting with the risk assessment and moving on to the development of the area's governance and the implementation of the code and policies
Our team conducted an internal investigation at a Brazilian pharmaceutical company involving moral and sexual harassment by members of the company's leadership
Our team conducted an extensive internal investigation at a Brazilian pharmaceutical company regarding alleged structural commercial fraud and regulatory violations by the commercial department
We advise our clients on adapting and implementing data and integrity programs so that they meet regulatory requirements and deploy new technologies, such as blockchain and AI, safely and efficiently. Our services include bringing data programs into compliance, cybersecurity policies, artificial intelligence governance, anti-money laundering programs, and support in implementing decentralized autonomous organizations/blockchains.
Work Highlights
Our team conducted extensive crisis management training and workshops for a multinational logistics warehouse company in connection with the shutdown of one of its warehouses
Our team carried out an integrity audit in connection with the acquisition of a property that had previously been donated to the seller by a municipal government
We have experience advising clients on various infrastructure projects in analyzing and mitigating integrity risks across 360º (from the impact on and relationship with local communities, data protection and the environment, to third-party risk management and regulatory matters). We support the building of effective governance and integrity programs, bringing security and transparency throughout the value chain.
Work Highlights
Our team coordinated the management of a crisis arising from an accident at infrastructure works in the city of São Paulo, with interactions and communications with various authorities and stakeholders, alongside an extensive internal investigation
Our team conducted several investigations relating to Operação Lava Jato (the Car Wash Operation) for a foreign private equity fund following the acquisition of water and sewage assets in Brazil
Our team coordinated independent investigations with reporting to the World Bank and the Inter-American Development Bank as a result of sanctions imposed on a Brazilian construction company with international operations for infrastructure works located in Colombia and Ecuador
Our team carried out an integrity and money laundering audit involving the acquisition of assets of a highway concessionaire
Our team carried out an extensive integrity and money laundering audit in the acquisition of small hydroelectric plants involved in a corruption investigation and subject to a leniency agreement
We advise on conducting comprehensive risk analyses in mining projects and on implementing integrity and governance programs, drafting policies and internal controls, preparing data protection reports, investigating whistleblower reports, providing training, and conducting due diligence on suppliers, distributors, and business partners.
Work Highlights
Our team conducted an extensive integrity risk analysis, including social and environmental matters, and carried out a general review of the integrity program at a large Brazilian mining company
We work on the analysis of comprehensive integrity risks, such as regulatory risks, risks involving the value chain, cybersecurity, ESG and international sanctions.
Work Highlights
Our team worked on an advisory matter regarding corporate and anti-corruption risks involving a Japanese conglomerate associated in Brazil with a company implicated in Operação Lava Jato
Our team carried out an in-depth risk analysis of a high-risk business partner, as well as a general review of integrity policies and internal controls for a Brazilian subsea engineering company
Global training on Brazilian data protection legislation for an Asian marine solutions company
Technology companies operate at a fast pace of innovation, which requires solid governance, integrity and legal certainty structures in an environment that is often subject to little or no regulation.
Work Highlights
Our team coordinated an internal investigation and crisis management at a Brazilian electronic marketplace relating to allegations of accounting and commercial fraud, including defining and framing the scope, coordinating with and reporting to the board of directors, and interacting with and reporting to the external auditor
Our team performed a gap analysis and reviewed the integrity program documents of a payment institution of a technology multinational and took part in the design and review of the governance and internal controls of the payments compliance program
Our team worked on defining the scope and governance structure of the committees advising the board of directors at a leading company in technology for financial, credit, risk and insurance operations
Our team acted in several pre-acquisition audits of technology companies, covering areas ranging from data and systems to SaaS
