MAGALHÃES, NERY E DIAS - ADVOCACIA is considered the largest and most traditional law firm specialized in Competition Law in Brazil. Since its establishment in 1980 as Carlos Francisco de Magalhães - Advocacia, which later became Magalhães, Ferraz e Nery - Advocacia, and finally under its current name, the firm has been distinguished as the main boutique Competition law firm in Brazil, an area that comprehends a significant part of the expertise of its members.
MAGALHÃES, NERY E DIAS - ADVOCACIA has been headquartered in São Paulo for over 30 years, and has had a strategically located branch in Brasilia, the Federal District, for more than 12 years. It has 21 members among lawyers and economists, of which at least 14 are dedicated to Competition Law. In addition, the firm is well-known for its regular partnership with the most renowned economists and main economic consulting companies in Brazil.
Our law firm is considered a leader in competition law not only in light of its specialized antitrust department being the largest in Brazil, but also because, in the latter years, it has assisted important large Companies in their most important and complex cases filed either before regulatory authorities or in court.
We also develop important consulting work with a view to preventing regulatory risks, and assist clients in the definition of advertising campaigns, drafting of agreements, compliance programs, and modeling of corporate agreements, among others.
MAGALHÃES, NERY E DIAS - ADVOCACIA ranks among the top law firms in specialized international publications (e.g., Maiores e Melhores [Largest and Best], Chamber Global, Practical Law Company, and Latin Lawyer), besides being ranked among the 100 best competition law firms worldwide, according to an independent survey (Global Competition Review).
Likewise, the firm is also known for the comprehensive expertise and distinction of its lawyers involving Civil Law, Consumer Law, Commercial Law (Dumping), Unfair Competition and Intellectual Property. We assist clients both in court litigations and administrative procedures before administrative agencies incumbent on the protection of diffuse and collective rights. Moreover, our senior lawyers act regularly in important Arbitration procedures involving national and international commercial disputes and in International Trade procedures as well.