Cavalcanti Sion Advogados

Singled out by a client as 'one of the best criminal law firms in São Paulo', Cavalcanti Sion Advogados acts for a diverse client base, including domestic and foreign individuals and companies operating in an array of sectors, from financial services to construction. The team excels in complex criminal and white-collar crime defence matters before the superior courts, and often advises on cross-border investigations related to corporate crime, economic crime, fraud, bribery, and money laundering. Co-head Dora Cavalcanti's 'extensive experience and strong network in Brazil (...) enables her to manage highly sensitive matters effectively'. She has over three decades of experience in white-collar crime litigation, corruption cases and cross-border investigations involving major companies. Fellow co-lead Paula Sion -  'a lawyer deeply committed to her clients’ defence' - represents corporations across various industries in proceedings involving corporate crime, bankruptcy and money laundering. Other key contacts in the team include Gabriel Holtz and Pollyana Soares, both of whom specialise in criminal law matters.