White-collar crime and investigations in Brazil

‘Despite dealing with very thorny issues, the team transmits calm and tranquility to customers, regardless of the degree of involvement of people with such issues, and it is rare to see this type of conduct in this line of business.’

‘Davi Tangerino, in spite of being the main partner, is absolutely accessible and participative, giving a lot of security in his assistance. Andre Tanabe is a lawyer with a particular education, and as a result he is a person with whom we are happy to be with and talk about any subject. Felipe Colloca stands out for the attention, zeal and care with which he deals with matters under his responsibility, even the least important ones.’

‘The office demonstrates exceptional competence in following up on issues entrusted to it, with precise guidance and efficient follow-up, with excellent communication.’

‘Davi Tangerino is a professional of the highest quality and technique, who manages to give tranquility to the client, making an accurate assessment of the risk involved.’

‘High expertise, with a business-oriented view rare to see from a criminal perspective. Clarity and ample knowledge which are passed on to the client, generating tranquility and security.’

‘Even in the pandemic scenario that we are experiencing, the firm insisted on reinventing itself, promoting courses and debates on the most varied topics, and this certainly provided a certain tranquility for its clients.’

‘A characteristic that differentiates the office from others that work in the criminal area is the proximity to the client and always having good professionals. We have very cool experiences of well-structured operations that have generated satisfactory results for the Company, whether in the recovery of assets and the arrest of criminals.’

‘Pedro Iokoi is a reference in the criminal area, a great jurist of the new crop of criminalists. He is safe, understands his clients’ business well, discusses alternatives and proposes very interesting solutions. Adriano Scalzareto is also a technical reference. Ricardo Cappelli is our focal point, he is always close and participative.’

‘Very competent office. Prepared, technical and good communication professionals. We can trust their work.’

‘The office has a global view of its expertise, where it seeks practical solutions with an innovative vision, bringing in collaborators who are not restricted to books and to the professor, but who think outside the box, finding solutions for the reduction of losses and damages.’

‘This office combines its deep technical knowledge and horizontal expertise with a great sense of partnership with its clients, adapting its service to their needs, always with the personal touch of the partners.’

‘Willingness to elaborate and improve legal strategy in conjunction with the legal department of the company, which in 100% of the cases was successful.’

‘IOKOI Advogados is a firm that values the quality of services, having highly qualified professionals and acting with ethics and professionalism. Always ahead of its competitors, it has the expertise in the industry in which it operates, always bringing good results for the company.’

‘One of their most interesting innovations is to have created a hotline for rapid response to criminal issues throughout Brazil in the pay per use scheme.’

‘An office historically with good reputation and credibility in the market. I highlight a good-quality service both in knowledge and in attendance.’

‘Rogerio Taffarello and Marcela Venturini Diorio: I was very pleased with the work done and the success with the final result. I highlight the service and knowledge about the topic and about my specific case, bringing more security and tranquility for me to face the problem.’

‘Excellent and multidisciplinary team, professionals with experience in international cases. Rogerio Taffarello, Thiago Jabor, Renato Portella, Flávia Leardini, Marcel Ribas, Lauro Celidonio, Thiago Sombra, Kevin Altit, Lucas Ribeiro.’

‘Performance with well-prepared professionals, with technical quality and attentive to the client. I highlight Paula Indalecio.’

‘The firm obviously has an excellent understanding of the relevant law but also relevant expertise based on experience from being involved in relevant cases. They were able to provide excellent insights to me as an international lawyer about the likely impact of a Brazilian investigation on my client.’

‘Mattos Filho has been excellent to work with. I was impressed by the level of its insight into the likely impact of a Brazilian investigation for my international client.’

‘Complete office, fulfilling the whole range of needs. I’d highlight Rogerio Taffarello and Marcela Venturini Diorio.’

‘Reputation for seriousness and technical security. Possibility of competently dealing with different topics (full service). Moacyr Zilbovcius, Rogerio Fernando Taffarello, Marcelo Ricupero, Rodrigo Arthur Egual de Carvalho, Alex Hatanaka, Thiago Sombra.’

‘The office is prepared as few are to adapt to the theme of digital crimes. This requires a thorough knowledge of the intricacies of the criminal process in Brazil. Partner João Daniel Rassi is one of the best criminal strategists in the country, supported by a team that executes with great competence.’

‘The office is one of the few full services in Brazil with a recognised Penal area and coverage throughout the national territory. So far, I am very satisfied with the services provided, as well as with the results obtained.’

‘I have more contact with partners Renata Cestari and João Daniel Rassi. Besides them, I would quote the senior lawyer Gilberto Alves Junior. They always seem to be very well prepared and their technical quality attracts attention.’

‘Siqueira Castro Law Firm is a renowned law firm in Brazil, formed by highly qualified professionals in the areas of expertise, especially in white-collar crime, criminal investigations, corruption and money laundering. Due to deep knowledge in these areas, knowledge of legislation, bribery act, etc, it makes the firm one of the best legal advisers in Brazil. In addition to deep knowledge in the white-collar crime, investigations, corruption and money laundering areas, Siqueira Castro also demonstrates high qualification and remarkable knowledge in the area of criminal litigation before the court, tribunals, Superior and Supreme Court, which is essential for that area.’

‘Dr. Daniel Rassi and Dra. Eloisa Yang are distinguished professionals, because of the knowledge of the areas in which they work, specialisms in the themes and deep knowledge of the pharmaceutical sector, adaptability and convergence to the business. In addition, they are professionals with easy access and always willing to contribute with business strategies.’

‘The office has a legal controller that monitors cases at a national level and helps to maintain the quality standard, regardless of the area where the service is provided. It also anticipates information that can be useful for decision making. The team proves to be quite integrated.’

‘They are very well prepared and updated with current issues and problems. They always bring recent experiences and cases.’

‘Fabyola En Rodrigues, Douglas Motta, Carlos Eduardo Orsolon, Marcello Pedroso, Marcelo Annunziata, Alexandre Ponce Insfran and Karen Sayuri Teruya are recommended.‘

‘Agile response, a lot of dedication and knowledge applied to the case, even if it isn’t the biggest case in the office. Special attention from partner Filipe.‘

‘Filipe Magliarelli deserves to be highlighted. Attention and dedication, combined with a fierce fight until the end for the client’s interest. Legal knowledge combined with dedication and professionalism.’

‘The team, led by partner Filipe Magliarelli, is always up to date and frequently produces content on laws and decisions directly related to corporate criminal law. In addition, there is close and meticulous monitoring of ongoing cases.’

‘Filipe Magliarelli stands out for the speed, availability and updating of themes related to corporate criminal law.’

‘Super proactive with customised solutions.’

‘Among the innovations that can be mentioned are KLA Drops and KLA Conversa.’

‘They are extremely qualified professionals and prepared to face the adversities that arise in the corporate environment. They always act with great professionalism, ethics and integrity.’

‘I highlight four extremely competent professionals: Dr. Mario Panseri, Dr. Natalia Lugero, Dr. Joamir Muller, Dr. José Alexandre Buaiz.’

‘The firm has a specialised team, extremely qualified. It adds academic depth with pragmatism, practicality and knowledge of the market, which makes them unique, in my opinion.

‘I recommend Marta Saad, André Mendes and Luciana Louzado, with whom I have the opportunity to work on several occasions, on complex matters. I also recommend Mariana Villela. They are experienced, pragmatic lawyers who offer solutions to problems quickly and efficiently.’

‘Marta Saad is in a position to offer differentiated solutions to conflicts of a criminal nature. Being in a full-service firm, she has great facility to activate other knowledge necessary to resolve the conflict.’

‘Professionalism and technical capacity of its members. Marta Saad is very different.’

‘An office of unquestionable technical capacity. Speed in attendance. Promptness of information.’

‘Both David and his partners and team always serve us with diplomacy and calm, which helps a lot, even more in this speciality. They are zealous, always working with organisation and planning.’

‘David Rechulski is an extremely qualified office in this area, goes deep to understand the client and spares no effort to find a good solution to the case. Much more than technical competence, the dedication printed in each case is the great differential.’

‘David Rechulski always applies complete dedication to the cases, spares no technical and personal efforts to serve his clients. I also highlight the team which, in Ricardo Pages and Fernanda Dias, serves us with excellence.’

‘Differentiated delivery capacity. They quickly understand the issues and propose concrete and consistent initiatives. Excellent staff.’

‘The office is excellent in the area of criminal law, presenting quality work, efficiently and quickly. I highlight the work of the partner David Rechulski and the lawyer Mariana Drumond.’

‘David Rechulski, Ricardo Pagés and Estéfani Marzagão are recommended.’

‘Juliana Makiyama is recommended.’

‘The society is composed of strong professionals and committed to the interests of customers. In the cases in which we work together, I was able to verify that the client’s best interest is in the first place, as well as that he is always given a clear and precise positioning, bringing greater tranquility in the handling of cases.’

‘Clarissa Hofling: assertive, customer oriented, strategic focus. We are certainly seeing a rising star.‘

‘Technical quality of work and personal involvement of partner Clarissa Höfling.’

‘Clarissa Höfling, Giovanna Ferrari and Pedro Beretta: technical skills and dedication.‘

‘It is an office that acts with a lot of professionalism, ethics, respect and attention to its clients. Services provided with excellent technical knowledge and trained staff. Its differential is its cost benefit.’

‘The partner of the office, Dr. Clarissa Höfling, who stands out for her mastery and knowledge of the area, and another that I can mention is Dr. Giovanna Ferrari, whose strengths are her dedication and effort to gather more technical-legal knowledge.’

‘The staff is excellent, especially after the hiring of Ludmila Groch. I worked on three cases with Lefosse this year and in all of them I was impressed with the service.’

‘The office is formed by great professionals in the national market. They tend to be agile and precise in their opinions and performance.’

‘Juliana Sá de Miranda is a lawyer with great legal knowledge in her area of expertise.’

‘Juliana and Gabriela have deep criminal law knowledge and a very high ethical sense of compliance, which gives a powerful and effective combination in solving complex problems of this nature.‘