Pedro Ivo Gricoli Iokoi > Iokoi Advogados > Sao Paulo, Brazil > Lawyer Profile

Iokoi Advogados
AVENIDA PROFESSOR ALFONSO BOVERO 600
SAO PAULO
Brazil

Work Department

White-Collar Crime

Position

Founding partner and managing partner

Career

Founding partner Pedro Iokoi is a white-collar crime specialist. He coordinates and develops the strategy of action for the most complex cases the firm undertakes. Pedro most notably acts on highly sensitve cases, including some with vast national and international media coverage, such as the Operação Lava Jato (Car Wash Operation).

His experience in this field is outstanding and includes anti-fraud work and the defense of C-suite executives and top politicians.

Languages

Portuguese, Spanish, English

Memberships

Member of Centro de Estudos Avançados de Processo,
at Instituto Brasileiro de Direito Processual; was President of the
Brazilian Bar Association – Pinheiros sub-chapter in 2013/2015
and 2016/2018.

Education

Master and J.D. in Criminal Procedural
Law from Universidade de São Paulo (USP) Law School; Bachelor
of Laws from Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo
(PUC-SP) Law School; Professor of Criminal Procedural Law
at EDB

Lawyer Rankings

Brazil > White-collar crime and investigations

(Leading individuals)

Pedro Ivo Gricoli IokoiIokoi Advogados

The ‘highly trained and qualified team‘ at white-collar crime boutique Iokoi Advogados offers representation and advice to clients across the entire spectrum of matters, including corporate and economic crime, and mandates involving fraud, bribery, embezzlement, tax evasion and money laundering. Combining ‘objective and precise legal solutions in the face of complex matters typical of highly regulated markets’, such as finance and energy, the team is especially well placed to handle criminal investigations, but is also frequently seen acting in internal fraud investigations, and complex cases, including appeals in the higher courts. Department head Pedro Ivo Gricoli Iokoi, whose ‘strong understanding of the corporate environment and business needs‘ is highlighted by clients, is seasoned in anti-fraud work and in the defence of C-suite executives and politicians. Other key individuals include Bruno Lambert de Almeida, Caio Cesar Tomioto Mendes and Ricardo Capelli, the latter of whom oversees the telecoms and payment methods team. Associate Maria Luiza Maluf Novaes, who regularly assists companies from the education, retail and services sectors, was recently promoted to coordinator of the team.

Comparative Guides

Brazil: White Collar Crime September 2023 This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of White Collar Crime laws and regulations applicable in Brazil.