Rita Motta

Latin Lawyer Reference

Rita Motta is an associate in the Brussels office of Latham & Watkins and a member of the firm's Global Antitrust and Competition Practice. Her practice focuses on a wide range of issues under European (EU) competition law and includes cartel investigations, State aid and merger control.

Ms. Motta has particular experience in antitrust and State aid investigations in the energy sector, including abuse of dominance cases. In addition, Ms Motta's practice covers merger control and cartel investigations in Latin American countries, notably in Brazil, Argentina and Mexico.

Prior to joining Latham & Watkins, Ms. Motta worked for six years in leading law firms in Sao Paulo. While practicing law in Brazil, Ms. Motta advised her clients on various aspects of Brazilian law, in particular on tax issues, as well as on regulatory issues related to utilities industries.