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White-collar crime and investigations

Pedro Ivo Gricoli Iokoi

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Iokoi, Paiva, Jonasson e Scalzaretto Advogados

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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Phone
+55 11 3672-9383
Email
[email protected]
Profile
iokoi.com.br

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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

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘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.'

  • ‘The Iokoi team is very present, extremely helpful, experienced, and best of all, bold. We have complete confidence in the team's actions and strategic proposals, seeking justice and reparation, without fear. The team's way of working never leaves us without a quick response, in addition to being very flexible when the course of the process requires adjustments and changes in plans.'

  • ‘Pedro Iokoi himself is a person of my highest esteem and trust, as well as having a deep knowledge of criminal matters.'

Key clients

  • Hugo Boss
  • CoimexCon
  • PagSeguro
  • Agasus
  • Agro 3 Barras
  • Air Products
  • Canex
  • CCAB Agro
  • Case New Holland
  • Creditas
  • Dengo Chocolates
  • Encalso
  • Prodata
  • Olist
  • SEB
  • Too Seguros
  • Pagol
  • Nestlé
  • CNN
  • Yatch Club de Ilhabela
  • Banco Tuo
  • CCBC
  • Olam Brasil
  • TPA Empreendimentos

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.