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Provided by Cavalcanti Sion Advogados
Cavalcanti Sion Advogados is formed by highly specialized criminal law practitioners who have been at the forefront of the vast majority of the most important and complex criminal cases in the country in recent years with an impressive success rate.
We represent several national and foreign companies and individuals with the same quality service to the accused or to the victim, the small business owner or the legal director, offering dedication and support to guarantee the necessary legal security.
The firm represents financial and capital market institutions, light and heavy industries, civil construction and infrastructure, medical and hospital sectors, technology and development, agribusiness, food products and distribution, oil and gas and service providers in general. Following Brazil´s increasing efforts to fight corruption, the team is well versed in handling all sorts of complex investigations all the way to the High Courts.
Our partners have been continuously engaged in cases involving multiple jurisdictions, namely with France, Switzerland, Spain, Portugal, USA and several Latin American countries.
Our firm and professionals are also firmly involved in pro-bono activities, our partners having leading roles at the Innocence Project Brasil and at the Institute of Defense of the Right to Defense (IDDD), among other institutions.
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Cavalcanti Sion Advogados carves out a strong position in the market by advising corporate entities and individuals on complex white-collar crime cases, including money laundering and environmental criminal mandates. The team is experienced advising both national and international clients.
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Cavalcanti Sion is a white-collar crime law firm of high legal knowledge, objective courses of action and good communication with public bodies and authorities.
Whenever I ask something from Cavalcanti Sion, I'm answered with great quality and precision. It shows a high level of commitment, legal expertise, and human sensitivity, which ensures not only solid defences in white-collar crime cases but also its clients' peace of mind.
Cavalcanti Sion Advogados is a point of reference in Brazil and, after my experience with it in a white-collar crime case, I will recommend it many times. It has strengths in its deep technical knowledge and its ability to judge the best paths for the processes.
Cavalcanti Sion has extensive experience and provides services with deep technique, availability, and dedication to the client. The firm's members have solid training and knowledge in criminal law, which enables them to find unique solutions to complex and sophisticated issues.
Cavalcanti Sion's involvement in the strategic decisions and legal analysis of my business activities significantly reduces operational risks. Their legal knowledge, years of legal practice and successful track record in defending clients in white-collar crime cases are commendable.
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Dora Cavalcanti Cordani draws upon her criminal law expertise to advise clients on highly sensitive cases related to a range of white-collar matters, including money laundering.
Dora Cavalcanti is an excellent white-collar crime lawyer with confident, innovative ideas and exceptional technical skills. Her work is a benchmark in the Brazilian market.
A high-quality professional with in-depth knowledge of white-collar crime law and its application, Dora Cavalcanti exudes confidence and navigates the courts with great ease.
Dora Cavalcanti is a point of reference in Brazilian white-collar crime matters. She's way ahead of everyone else's game.
Paula Sion is a dispute resolution practitioner often seen advising clients on white-collar crimes, especially those linked to financial mandates.
Paula Sion's level of availability is rarely found in the white-collar crime legal market. She displays a level of commitment to the case and the client that conveys tremendous confidence.
A highly technical and detail-oriented professional, Paula Sion shows extensive knowledge of white-collar crime law and has an extremely strategic vision.
Paula Sion masterfully handled my white-collar crime case, always doing her job well and with great dedication. She's always ready to answer questions quickly and explains her legal arguments. A 10/10 professional.
Dispute Resolution: White-Collar Crime
Dispute Resolution: White-Collar Crime
Provided by Cavalcanti Sion Advogados
Paula Sion
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