The white-collar crime practice at Demarest Advogados is called upon by large companies and financial institutions seeking advice on sensitive investigations and criminal prosecution mandates. The team showcases strength in cases concerning money laundering, corruption, tax evasion, cartels, cybercrime, environmental crime and consumer fraud. The well-respected Fabyola En Rodrigues heads up the practice, and frequently advises clients involved in government investigations, enforcement proceedings and disputes before the criminal courts. At associate level, Larissa Borges Guimarães is highlighted for her knowledge of internal investigations and agreements with public authorities.
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‘Specialists, proactive and available.'
‘Fabyola in Rodrigues is recommended.'
‘They work seriously and are dedicated to the client.'
‘Lawyer and criminal partner Fabyola En Rodrigues is brilliant!'
‘Technical excellence.'
Key clients
- Andrade Gutierrez Engenharia S/A
- Grupo Baumgart
- Bacardi Martini do Brasil Indústria e Comércio Ltda.
- Ferrero do Brasil Indústria Doceira e Alimentar Ltda.
- Yout LCC.
- E-Frame Tecnologia e Negócios Ltda.
- Asics Brasil Distribuição e Comércio de Artigos Esportivos Ltda.
- E H Silva Oliveira Ltda.
- Mitsui & Co. Ltd.
- Jaguar e Land Rover Brasil
Work highlights
- Acts for Herbalife and related executives in a criminal investigation launched by the Public Prosecutor's Office against an executive and a former executive of the company for alleged tax crimes in the context of the company's operations.
- Acted for Agro Amazônia’s CEO in a criminal lawsuit in the context of a supposed fraud in the transactions of Rural Product Notes in the Agribusiness context.
- Defended the director of E-Frame Tecnologia e Negócios Ltda in an investigation named “Operation Sovrapprezzo”, an offshoot of the Car Wash Operation.
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Leading associates
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Practice head
Fabyola En Rodrigues
Other key lawyers
Larissa Borges Guimaraes; Aline de Oliveira Silva