Regularly sought after by companies, board committees, private equity funds and trade associations for its expertise in a variety of criminal cases, Lefosse Advogados often handles proceedings related to fraud, cybercrimes, tax and environmental offences. The team is also adept at negotiating plea and cooperation agreements with authorities, conducting time-sensitive cybersecurity and fraud investigations, performing integrity due diligence for M&A transactions, and managing crises effectively. ‘Marcelo Ribeiro’s background at the Federal Prosecution Office (MPF) offers a unique strategic perspective’ in the context of bribery, money laundering, and corruption cases. Ribeiro oversees the practice, which also features Gabriel de Freitas Queiroz, a contact for high-profile police investigations, leniency agreements, and crisis management related to data breaches and environmental disasters.
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Testimonials
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- 'The firm is marked by a high level of technical quality and a multidisciplinary approach that enables clients to benefit from an integrated view of complex problems. The interaction between different teams contributes significantly to the development of holistic strategies.'
- 'In the criminal area, Marcelo and Gabriel deliver outstanding service, demonstrating deep knowledge and strong commitment to the matters at hand. Their responsiveness, punctuality, and transparency—especially regarding case updates and feedback—are consistently excellent. Marcelo’s background at the Federal Prosecution Office (MPF) offers a unique strategic perspective that clearly benefits the clients.'
Key clients
- Instituto Nacional de Processamento de Embalagens Vazias (InpEV)
- Nuvei do Brasil Ltda.
Practice head
Marcelo Ribeiro
Other key lawyers
Gabriel de Freitas Queiroz