Practice Area
Professional Background
Bernardo advises groups from various industries on Compliance challenges and represents companies mentioned in the country's most significant investigations and in negotiations of leniency agreements. He acts in internal investigations of all kinds, from behavioral issues to challenging international fraud and corruption cases. Bernardo also assists in the implementation, improvement, and execution of Compliance Program routines, such as performing due diligence on M&A projects and on higher-risk stakeholders, negotiating contractual protections, and training senior management, among others.
Bernardo also works in creating and implementing Money Laundering Prevention Programs (PLD-FTP) and managing the most varied crises. In addition to his legal career, he is a Professor at FGV and Chairman of the Permanent Commission of Anti-Money Laundering Studie from the Institute of Lawyers of São Paulo (IASP)
Recognition
Bernardo is recognized among the leaders in his practice area in Brazil by The Legal 500 in “Compliance” and "Corporate and M&A", by LACCA Approved in "Anti-corruption investigations and Compliance" and by Análise Advocacia in the categories “Compliance”and “Automotive and Auto Parts”.
Education
Bachelor of Laws from Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo (Ufes)
Master of Laws (LL.M.) from Columbia University, New York.
Languages
English and Spanish.