Alexandre Dalmasso is a distinguished partner at Licks Attorneys, where he plays a pivotal leadership role in the firm’s São Paulo office. As the esteemed head of the firm’s Compliance team, Mr. Dalmasso provides invaluable guidance, collaborating extensively with other practice areas to address critical legal issues impacting corporations throughout Brazil. He has been actively participating in the law firm certification at ISO 27001 (Information Security Management System), ISO 37301 (Compliance Management System), and ISO 42001 (Artificial Intelligence Management System). His profound understanding of the legal landscape is rooted in over 26 years of extensive experience within the pharmaceutical industry, having held significant positions at prominent international companies.

During his illustrious career, Mr. Dalmasso has been instrumental in a multitude of significant undertakings. These include navigating two complex corporate mergers, orchestrating the successful sale of 21 distinct products, and expertly negotiating numerous distribution and license agreements. Notably, he was pivotal in negotiating with the Brazilian government for the sale of the Farmanguinhos plant. A cornerstone of his career has been the establishment of robust compliance cultures within organizations. Under the direct supervision of an American judge, as part of a Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA), he masterfully implemented a wide array of compliance tools and protocols, demonstrating his exceptional ability to ensure organizational integrity under stringent scrutiny.

His expertise further extends to engaging in relevant discussions regarding Productive Development Partnerships (PDPs), driving the implementation of global compliance cultures, and leading comprehensive compliance investigations and forensics. These investigations have covered a broad spectrum of non-compliant actions, including intricate cases of corruption, fraud, conflicts of interest, and harassment. He is also highly skilled in conducting meticulous risk assessments, establishing rigorous compliance monitoring systems, developing essential compliance handbooks for emerging markets, and spearheading advanced data protection under the Brazilian General Data Protection Act (LGPD – Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados) compliance projects. Furthermore, Mr. Dalmasso has been at the forefront of enhancing and rebranding ethics and compliance departments, cementing their integral role within corporate structures.

In recognition of his unparalleled expertise and significant contributions to the field, Mr. Dalmasso was honorably elected as one of the most admired compliance officers in Brazil in 2018, an accolade bestowed by a comprehensive survey conducted by LEC (Legal, Ethics & Compliance Community). Beyond his professional practice, he is deeply committed to legal education, serving as an adjunct professor where he imparts his vast knowledge of Compliance and Legal Basis in Healthcare at ESPM in São Paulo-SP. Additionally, he taught Compliance at IBS/FGV in Belo Horizonte-MG. A sought-after voice in the legal community, Mr. Dalmasso has been a distinguished speaker at over 50 legal and life sciences Continuing Legal Education (CLE) seminars and programs, sharing his insights and shaping future legal professionals.