Partner
José Inacio Ferraz de Almeida Prado Filho
José Inacio F. de Almeida Prado Filho is a partner in the Competition Law practice area.
Languages
- Portuguese
- English
OAB
- OAB/SP nº 234.668
Practice areas
Professional experience
José Inacio has extensive experience in all areas of competition law.
He represents clients before CADE, Brazil's antitrust authority, in the submission and review of mergers and acquisitions; in investigations into cartels and unilateral conduct; and in proposals for leniency agreements and in the resolution of investigations by agreement with the investigating authority.
In his advisory practice, José Inacio assists companies in analyzing the competition aspects of their business policies, and in conducting internal competition compliance investigations. He also advises on competition aspects in the due diligence and negotiating phases of M&A transactions.
José Inácio provides specialist support to the firm's litigation practice area in disputes involving competition law issues, and works with the banking area in merger notifications to the Central Bank of Brazil.
Practice Areas
Education
Ph.D. in Commercial Law, Universidade de São Paulo – USP (2012).
Economics Degree, EESP – Fundação Getulio Vargas (2008).
LL.B. with Business Law concentration, Universidade de São Paulo – USP (2003).
Economics Degree, EESP – Fundação Getulio Vargas (2008).
LL.B. with Business Law concentration, Universidade de São Paulo – USP (2003).
Associations
José Inacio is a member of the Regional Council of Economics, São Paulo section.
Recognitions
José Inacio is frequently distinguished in rankings by legal publications such as Chambers Brazil, Chambers Global, Legal 500, Lexology Index and Análise Advocacia.
José
Inácio has been recognized by Client Choice Awards 2026 in the Competition in
Brazil category.
"He is super responsive, does a very good risk assessment and takes mitigation measures to make the business viable." – Chambers Brazil