Full-service firm Siqueira Castro – Advogados fields a dedicated criminal department providing nationwide advice on consultancy and corporate criminal litigation. The team is regularly seen advising on proceedings involving myriad white-collar and business offences, including financial, tax, and environmental crimes, money laundering, and bid-rigging, and is also proficient in investigations and compliance issues. Ana Caroline Machado Medeiros is experienced in matters concerning environmental and financial crimes, and money laundering, while Beatriz Ramos de Paula Bulcão focuses on criminal litigation, high court appeals, and police operations involving antitrust, corruption, financial crimes and money laundering. Former practice head João Daniel Rassi is no longer at the firm.
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Testimonials
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- 'Siqueira e Castro stands out in the national legal market for the excellence and quality of its services. The team comprises highly qualified professionals specialising in various areas of law, ensuring tailored and efficient service.' 'The firm offers notably agile service. Its members foster collaboration, encouraging the sharing of knowledge and experience, which leads to more comprehensive and integrated client solutions.' 'Billing is handled with transparency and innovation, offering flexible options tailored to client needs.' 'The teams are highly capable, reflecting ongoing investment in professional development and talent acquisition. The firm holds a prominent position in the national legal market, delivering high-quality services and innovative solutions.'
Key clients
- Smartfit Escola de Ginástica e Dança S.A. ECOLAB QUÍMICA LTDA. Prudential do Brasil Seguros de Vida S.A. Fast Shop S.A Grupo Edson Queiroz – Esmaltec Saint-Gobain do Brasil Produtos Industriais e para Construção LTDA. Pfizer Inc. White Martins Gases Industriais S.A
Work highlights
Representing Ecolab and its representatives in a police inquiry into allegations of crime against public health, regarding the alleged contamination of a sanitising product, closed without charges.
Represented White Martins in a Supreme Court motion and dismissed charges concerning sound and atmospheric pollution crimes.
Other key lawyers
Ana Carolina Machado Medeiros; Beatriz Ramos de Paula Bulcão