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White-Collar and Corporate Criminal Law
Defense in criminal investigations and cases arising from business activity, from the police inquiry through the higher courts, handled with strict confidentiality.
The problem
The investigation begins before you know about it
Summonses to testify, search warrants, account freezes and notices from the Public Prosecutor’s Office usually arrive after the investigation has already gathered documents and testimony. The defense’s first filing can set the direction of the case.
White-collar defense requires reading accounting records, contracts and administrative proceedings with the same care as the criminal case itself. We conduct the defense through rigorous technical analysis of the facts, with attention to the reputation of the company and the individuals involved.
Situations we handle
Crimes and proceedings we handle
- Crimes against the tax order (Law No. 8,137/1990)
- Crimes against public administration, including corruption and embezzlement
- Offenses in public procurement and public contracts
- Money laundering and asset freezes (Law No. 9,613/1998)
- Crimes against the national financial system (Law No. 7,492/1986)
- Environmental and regulatory offenses involving corporate liability
- Bankruptcy-related and corporate crimes
- Acting as assistant to the prosecution (assistente de acusação) for companies that are victims of crime
How we work
Stages of our work
Step 1
Confidential contact
Identifying urgent issues, the stage of the case and how documents should be handled.
Step 2
Technical analysis
Facts, evidence, criminal exposure, reputational impact and measures already taken.
Step 3
Defense strategy
Defensive investigation, filings, hearings, habeas corpus and appeals.
Step 4
Follow-up
Coordination with any related administrative and civil proceedings.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions
When should I contact a corporate criminal defense lawyer?
At the first sign of an investigation: a summons, a search and seizure, an asset freeze or a notice from a supervisory authority with possible criminal consequences.
Does the firm act at the inquiry stage?
Yes. We act in police inquiries, Public Prosecutor’s Office proceedings, administrative investigations and court cases.
Can companies also need criminal defense?
Yes. Although the criminal liability of legal entities is limited to specific situations, managers, partners and employees may be investigated for acts performed in the course of the company’s business.
How is confidentiality preserved?
We work with discretion, communicate directly with the lead lawyer and control the circulation of sensitive documents.
For general information only. Each case depends on a review of the documents and the stage of the proceeding.
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