In addition to its solid credentials in non-contentious white-collar crime matters, including due diligence, anti-corruption and money laundering policy drafting, and corporate investigations, Machado Meyer Sendacz e Opice Advogados is also skilled at offering representation in hearings before police, criminal defence in the investigative, litigation and appeal phases. Clients from the banking, logistics, pharma and tech sectors regularly turn to the team for its expertise in mandates concerning tax, financial and environmental crimes, as well as money laundering and fraud. Raphael Soré specialises in complex investigations, integrity and human rights compliance programmes, and anti-corruption and anti-money laundering legislation.
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  • 'The firm is extremely efficient, with a fantastic team across all areas. I can see quality from the interns to the partners. We use the firm for all strategic matters, as they deliver high-quality service and have a well-established name in the market and within the legal community.'
  • 'The entire team led by Raphael Soré is very good.'
  • 'What makes this firm unique is the combination of technical excellence, close client relationships, and a culture of continuous innovation. The team is made up of highly specialised professionals with multidisciplinary experience and deep knowledge of the sectors in which they operate, allowing them to offer personalised and effective legal solutions aligned with clients’ strategic objectives.'
  • 'The quality of service is based on three fundamental pillars: technical rigour and constant updating, ensuring excellent legal advice in line with the latest legislative and case law developments; close and proactive client service, focused on building trust and long-term relationships; agile and efficient responsiveness, even in complex and demanding contexts.'
  • 'The firm handled all matters diligently and with the appropriate sense of urgency. The professionals were qualified and had the necessary experience to provide us with sound legal recommendations.'
  • 'Knowledgeable and place this into practice to best find the correct process and procedures, and legal solutions.'

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