The compliance and investigations practice at Lefosse Advogados is adept at handling an array of matters, including independent monitorships, administrative defences before the CGU, integrity due diligence and major corporate investigations into fraud and senior management harassment. Highly regarded in the compliance space, practice head Adriana Dantas has particular expertise in handling cases involving corruption, fraud and cartel involvement in bank-financed projects. Juliana Daniel and Astrid Lima Rocha are no longer at the firm.
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Testimonials
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‘Lefosse professionals are highly prepared, having a lot of knowledge of the area and also of the challenges faced by our company. The professionals were very quick in meeting our demands.'
‘Partner Adriana Dantas has great expertise in the area of compliance, knowing the legislation in detail and proposing good alternatives to solve client problems.'
‘Innovative department with disruptive initiatives.'
‘Adriana Dantas and Marcelo Ribeiro are recommended.'
Key clients
- Magazine Luiza S.A.
- Siguler Guff & Company LP
- EDF Norte Fluminense S.A.
- Ingram Micro
- Braskem S.A.
- Embraer S.A.
- Marisa Lojas S.A.
- Sigma Lithium
- CBMM – Companhia Brasileira de Metalurgia e Mineração
- Nuvei do Brasil Ltda.
- Âmbar Energia (a J&F company)
- Saint Gobain
- Unipar S.A.
- Patria Investimentos
- Statkraft Energias Renováveis S.A.
- Alya Construtora S.A. (a Queiroz Galvão company)
- China Three Gorges Brasil Energia Ltda.
- EcoRodovias Concessões e Serviços S.A.
- Mosaic Fertilizantes
- Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan - OTPP
Work highlights
Retained to assist the audit committee of Magazine Luiza in an independent high-profile investigation into alleged illegal accounting practices.
Assisted Marisa Lojas with an independent investigation to assess alleged irregular accounting practices.
Defended China Three Gorges in an Anticorruption Act administrative proceeding (PAR) involving alleged facts occurred before the acquisition of a subsidiary.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Juliana Daniel
Practice head
Adriana Dantas
Other key lawyers
Marcelo Ribeiro