Code of Conduct
The Code of Conduct (“Code”) of Teixeira Pereira Advogados (“Office”) establishes rules of conduct to be followed by all partners, associates, interns, apprentices, temporary staff and employees (“Members”) and service providers, employees or representatives (“Third Parties”), in order to curb corrupt practices, regulate interaction with public officials, avoid violations of legislation and other misconduct.
This Code does not replace or in any way alter the provisions of the Code of Ethics and Discipline of the Brazilian Bar Association – OAB, or of the regulations, provisions and resolutions of the Federal OAB, the applicable sections and the respective courts, which oblige all lawyers, whether members of the Firm or not, as well as, where applicable, the Firm itself, its employees, apprentices and interns. In case of conflict, the Code of Ethics and Discipline of the Brazilian Bar Association – OAB shall prevail.
Members and Third Parties, when applicable, will also respect the provisions of codes or standards of conduct arising from customers.
In the exercise of their duties, Team Members and Third Parties must always abide by ethical standards, especially with regard to integrity, conformity, morality, clarity of positions and decorum.
Members and Third Parties shall especially observe the following principles:
- I. Legality: practice law, in any of its fields, within the limits established by law, and in compliance with the legislation and regulations applicable to the conduct of activities;
- II. Corporate spirit: to conduct its professional activities always bearing in mind the general interest of the Firm, which, by definition, overrides the individual professional interests of each Member;
- III. No conflict of interest: not accepting a task or cause that may conflict with the interests of clients and the Firm itself;
- IV. Confidentiality: keep confidential any confidential information and documents that are transmitted to them by the client, or of which they become aware in the exercise of their profession and, in particular, due to the performance of their professional tasks at the Firm;
- V. Morality: observe behavior consistent with good customs, sobriety and courtesy, as well as alert clients and co-workers to situations that may constitute a breach of ethical principles;
- VI. Transparency: adopt a clear and objective professional posture, except for the legal hypotheses of secrecy or reservation necessary to maintain the principle of confidentiality.
The Firm does not tolerate corrupt practices of any kind.
All Team Members and Third Parties have the obligation to ensure, in their professional performance, full compliance and non-violation of the rules related to anti-corruption legislation, in particular the Brazilian Penal Code, Law No. 12,846, of 2013, and foreign legislation related, such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act – FCPA, of the United States of America, and the United Kingdom Bribery Act, of the United Kingdom.
It is prohibited for any Member and Third Parties to promise, offer or give, directly or indirectly, an undue advantage to a public or private agent or a third party related to them, with a view to obtaining any favor.
The Firm will not, at the request of clients or third parties, intermediate the payment of any undue amounts to public or private agents or persons related to them.
The interaction of Members or Third Parties with public agents or politically exposed persons must occur in an ethical, complete and transparent manner and in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and best practices.
It is permitted to offer gifts that display the Firm’s name or logo for the purpose of publicizing its brand. The gifts are intended for private Clients, suppliers and other people with a professional relationship with the Members.
The gifts must not constitute a form of gifting, repaying or satisfying a strictly personal relationship. It is expressly forbidden to offer gifts and other benefits (including gifts, travel, entertainment, accommodation, etc.) to public agents.
Approved in February 2022
