Esther Flesch

Bio:

A global reference in compliance, Esther Flesch accumulates 30 years of experience in corporate law. Throughout her career, she has received numerous national and international awards across various legal areas of practive, including a profound focus on the Life Sciences and Health sector, as well as the digital and IT industry. Esther has successfully handled major leniency agreements involving Brazilian companies in both Brazil and the USA. She has also served some of the world’s largest companies with a strong presence in the American and European markets.

In the 2018 edition of Chambers Latin America, she was designated the sole “Star Individual” in compliance in Brazil. She also featured among the 100 women in the Women in Investigations special by the Global Investigations Review. Within Brazil, she is consistently recognized by Análise Advocacia 500 as one of the country’s most admired lawyers. In the 2018 edition, she was highlighted in the Financial sector.

As partner at Miguel Neto Advogados, she leads a multidisciplinary team and strategic partnerships in dispute resolution and prevention. In addition to her work in compliance, Esther also specializes in regulatory and administrative law, digital law and privacy, and strategic issues in corporate law.

Education:

• Bachelor of Law from Faculdade de Direito da Universidade de São Paulo (USP), 1988.

Other Academic References:

• Master of Law – University of Michigan Law School, 1992;
• Researcher and Fellow at Max Planck in Munich, Germany, 1993;
• Doctor of Law from Faculdade de Direito da Universidade de São Paulo (USP), 1996.

Awards and Recognitions:

• Chambers Latin America • “Star Individual” in Compliance;
• Análise Advocacia 500 • Admired lawyer (2011 to 2018);
• Chambers Latin America and Chambers Global • Top band in Corporate Crime and Investigations.

Professional Experience:

• Miguel Neto Advogados, Partner in the Compliance area, since 2023;
• Flesch Advogados: 2018-2023;
• Trench Rossi Watanabe: 1989-2018.

Associations:

• Brazilian Bar Association (OAB) – São Paulo, since 1989.