White-collar crime specialist boutique Iokoi, Paiva, Jonasson e Scalzaretto Advogados handles the full gamut of matters, including corporate and economic crime, fraud prevention, bribery, embezzlement, tax evasion and money laundering. The team can frequently be seen acting for clients in criminal investigations, criminal claims and appeals in the higher courts, as well as handling internal investigations covering both consumer fraud and tax fraud. The finance, automobile, energy, and food and beverages sectors are key industry focuses for the team. Founding partner Pedro Ivo Gricoli Iokoi heads up the practice and is renowned for his expertise in anti-fraud work and in defending C-level executives and politicians in high-profile cases. Bruno Lambert Mendes De Almeida is sought after for his extensive experience in the revision of written pleadings. Caio Cesar Tomioto Mendes frequently advises on the organisation of police operation cases, while Ricardo Capelli is the name to note for proceedings in the telecoms and payment methods segments. Criminal law specialist Maria Luiza Maluf Novaes is a key contact for clients from the education, retail and services sectors.
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‘The quality of the service provided is impressive. A qualified team that serves quickly, safely and brings the results expected by the client.'
‘Pedro Iokoi and Caio Cesar Tomioto Mendes are super qualified lawyers.'
‘The firm is unique because it has experience gained from working with other large financial institutions and has specialisation in the corporate criminal area. The standout element is its good coverage with police authorities nationwide. The team offers good support for handling legal documents and legal requests in general, and its team always available to meet the required demands.'
‘Pedro Ivo Gricoli Iokoi stands out for his extensive knowledge in the criminal area, with nationally and internationally recognised and award-winning work. He acts diligently in more complex cases, always guiding the risks, and actively contributing to the construction of the defense/theses to be used.'
‘The quality of the service provided is exceptional. The lawyers are all very qualified and are always available to assist with any demands that arise, making communication very easy, as well as scheduling meetings.'
‘Pedro Iokoi - excellent lawyer, always available and dedicated to cases. A lot of understanding about the market and objective in the advice provided. Bruno Lambert - extremely dedicated and available for demands. Great client service and case engagement and analysis.'
Key clients
- Hugo Boss
- CoimexCon
- PagSeguro
- Agasus
- Agro 3 Barras
- Air Products
- Canex
- CCAB Agro
- Case New Holland
- Creditas
- Dengo Chocolates
- Encalso
Work highlights
Acted for Binance in a Parliamentary Investigation Committee (CPI) on alleged pyramid schemes in the cryptocurrency exchange market.
Defending Luizzi in a criminal prosecution initiated by the Federal Prosecution Service (MPF) for tax offence, fraud upon enforcement of judgment, criminal organisation, and other crimes allegedly committed by the client’s collaborators.
Defending Pagar.ME, a subsidiary of StoneCo, in a criminal investigation for allegedly perverting the course of justice in an enforcement proceeding filed against RedePay before the trial court of São Paulo.
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Practice head
Pedro Ivo Gricoli Iokoi
Other key lawyers
Bruno Lambert de Almeida; Caio Cesar Tomioto Mendes; Caio Nogueira da Fonseca; Ricardo Capelli; Maria Luiza Maluf Novaes