VALUES & EXPECTED BEHAVIOR
EFFECTIVENESS
Everything we do must be delivered in a simple way, business merged, able to be monitored and universally understandable (specially by non-lawyers).
GRANT & PROTECT
ATTORNEY-CLIENT
PRIVILEGE
Customer information is used within the limits of the need to defend its interests, unless expressly authorised by the client for a specific case or situation; or in situations granted by the Lawyer’s Statute or the OAB Code of Ethics.
PREVENT TECHNICAL ERRORS OR MISTAKES
Care, transparency, suitability and technical deepening in the conduction of all work, from litigation to advisory.
EFFICIENCY
We do not waste!
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We do not waste time; we do not waste resources; we do not waste others' nor ours money.
ADEQUATE PUBLICITY
Only the client can comment or give interviews about their cases. If strategically necessary or useful, it's mandatory to first obtain the client's formal authorisation and alignment;
In Congresses, seminars or classes, act only in an instructive, educational and illustrative manner.
PROTECT PROFESSIONAL INDEPENDENCY
Continuously ensure technical independence and continuous technical alignment;
Do not accept a power of attorney from anyone who already has hired a lawyer, without the knowledge of that lawyer;
Always remember that is the Client’s choice to continue working with the Firm and/or its members.
TEAMWORK
If you're not part of the solution, you'll be part of the problem (and we don't want that!)
WORKPLACE ETHICS
A transparent environment, with mutual respect among all members, guidance to prevent any type of harassment or discrimination, as well granting equal work opportunities, alignment of projects and career expectations are the key for the Firm's success.
ENSURE ABSENCE OF CONFLICTS OF INTERESTS
1. When hiring professionals (arising from the Government, other Law Firms and Clients);
2. Between clients and work;
3. When presenting proposals and being retained;
4. From technical performance, behavior (live, social and pro medias) and academic production.
ENSURE LEGALITY
&
SUITABILITY OF OUR WORK
To prevent corruption and similar illegalities, in accordance with the provisions of local legislation of Countries where the office has clients or operations (v.g. US-FCPA, UK-UKBA, BRA-LEL and other laws etc.):
- In strict legality and in line with this Code, only the managing partner is authorised to attending inspections and signing contracts with Public Administration.
• Prevention of money laundering: implementation and continuous improvement of accounting records protocols;
• Respect for competition laws, including in case of head-count changing or turnover;
• Do not use undue influence or lend cooperation to those who act in an illegal or unethical way;
• Complete respect of the Brazilian Lawyer’s Statute and to the OAB (Brazilian BAR) Code of Ethics.
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EFFECTIVE WORK AND TEAMWORK
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ENSURE LEGALITY & SUITABILITY OF OUR WORK
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ENSURE ABSENCE OF CONFLICTS OF INTERESTS
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GRANT & PROTECT ATTORNEY CLIENT PRIVILEGE
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PROTECT PROFESSIONAL INDEPENDENCY
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PREVENT TECHNICAL ERROR OR MISTAKES
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ENSURE ADEQUATE PUBLICITY
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ENSURE A HEALTHY, RESPECTFUL AND PROSPEROUS WORK ENVIRONMENT
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