IWRCF at Chambers & Partners – Brazil 2021 (Contentious)
IWRCF was recognized in the new publication of Chambers & Partners dedicated to Brazil. The rankings for the contentious practice areas have just been released and highlight the firm’s practice in Consumer Law and also the expertise of Renato Cury and Ricardo Inglez de Souza (in Consumer Law and Competition respectively):
Practice Area: Consumer Law
What the team is known for Respected consumer law department commended for its strength handling product liability mandates, including recalls and administrative proceedings before the relevant regulatory bodies. Comprehensive expertise spans judicial cases relating to corporate damage caused by defective products, packaging requirements and misleading advertising. Routinely represents domestic companies from the automotive, pharmaceutical and agribusiness industries.
Strengths A client reports: “They communicate in an objective manner all the regulations the company needs to follow. They are very diligent when pointing out possible risks and presenting solutions before SENACON proceedings.”
Work highlights Acted for Sanofi on the recall campaign of over 2 million units of the drug ranitidine.
Renato Cury – Consumer Law
Name partner Renato Cury is experienced advising on a diverse range of matters including acting on sophisticated administrative proceedings before PROCON. He is often retained by clients from the entertainment, pharmaceutical, automotive and cosmetic industries for his experience handling sophisticated recall campaigns. Cury also acts on defective product claims. A source says: “Renato has exquisite technical knowledge. He is an important player in the consumer law sphere.”
Ricardo Inglez de Souza – Competition
Ricardo Inglez de Souza is frequently seen advising on investigations related to abuse of dominant position and cartel practices. A source says: “He is extremely skilled and well respected in the market. He is relatable and has a unique intelligence.” A client also commends him: “Ricardo is a competitive advantage for our business and has become a benchmark to the other lawyers we hire.”
See the publication here.