São Paulo hire consultancy and law firm for internal investigation | OneFootball

São Paulo announced the hiring of FTI Consulting and the Machado Meyer Advogados law firm to conduct an independent investigation into recent allegations of integrity breaches involving the club. In a statement, the club emphasizes that the initiative reinforces its commitment to transparency, governance, and the improvement of internal controls.

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FTI Consulting will be responsible for the technical investigation of the facts, while Machado Meyer will oversee the process through an independent committee. Both institutions have extensive experience in corporate investigations and compliance, operating with full autonomy to recommend structural improvements to the club.

Globally recognized, FTI supports large organizations in crises, restructurings, and internal investigations, working in an integrated manner with legal teams. Meanwhile, Machado Meyer, a reference in Brazilian law, will appoint a partner specialized in investigations to oversee the entire work.

According to Roberto Armelin, director of ESG, Risks, and Compliance, São Paulo seeks "the highest standard of quality and independence" in the investigation. The measure is part of a set of actions adopted by the club to strengthen internal processes and elevate the level of institutional integrity.

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