TozziniFreire has firmly established itself in the Brazilian market as a go-to choice for sophisticated and high-stakes corporate investigations into fraud and bribery. The group stands out in particular for its strong credentials in leniency agreements, multijurisdictional investigations, and due diligence in the context of corporate transactions. At the forefront of the practice is Shin Jae Kim, who is highly regarded for her work in crisis management, internal investigations and highly sensitive compliance matters. Other key practitioners include Giovanni Paolo Falcetta, a key contact for boards of directors, companies and independent committees, and Renata Muzzi Gomes de Almeida, who possesses notable strength in cross-border investigations, M&A-related compliance issues, and anti-corruption compliance programmes. Karla Lini Maeji complements the team with her experience advising foreign-listed companies operating in Brazil, focusing on internal investigations and regulatory and criminal enforcement.
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Testimonials
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‘TFA has highly experienced and senior professionals who bring a lot of quality to projects. In addition, I would like to highlight the partners' engagement and the agility in providing services to clients.'
'Tozzini has a uniquely deep bench of investigative and compliance professionals. They are very client-friendly and practical. This is the leading and original big firm practice in Brazil in this area.'
'Shin Jae Kim and Renata Muzzi are absolutely the best! Other great team members include Karla Maeji and Giovanni Falcetta.'
'I have worked with TozziniFreire Advogados on several projects. The Tozzini team is highly competent and pragmatic in their analyses and conclusions. Their practicality, risk awareness, and ability to handle complex situations were key to the success of these cases.'
- 'The team as a whole is extremely well qualified. A special mention goes to Karla Maeji and Giovanni Falcetta.'
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Shin Jae Kim
Other key lawyers
Giovanni Paolo Falcetta; Renata Muzzi Gomes de Almeida; Karla Lini Maeji