Dispute Resolution: White-Collar Crime

Costa, Coelho, Araújoe Zaclis Advogados is well praised for representing individuals and companies in high-profile complex criminal cases in Brazil, including work involving environmental criminal law, tax evasion, frauds, corruption and money laundering issues.

"Their team is competent, professional, objective and has deep knowledge of Brazilian and other countries' civil and criminal law. Very responsive, always timely and has proactive communication."

"They strongly help with the intermediation between us, our clients and the criminal authorities taking all necessary steps and giving the required legal orientations to ensure the utmost compliance."

"Extensive expertise handling fraud investigation matters, especially involving other jurisdictions."

Costa, Coelho, Araujo e Zaclis represented Pag-Seguro/Uol in demands for information on the scope of fraud investigations conducted by national authorities.

Partner Helena Lobo da Costa joins the rankings this year after receiving high praise from market sources for her involvement in white-collar crime mandates. She frequently assists high-profile clients with investigations and criminal responsibility proceedings. "With unwavering dedication, Helena possesses an exceptional depth of knowledge, impeccable availability, and remarkable strategic execution even in complex legal environments." "We are incredibly fortunate to have such an outstanding professional as Helena Lobo da Costa working with us." "Helena is a great lawyer who stands out in her technical skills."

Daniel Zaclis displays knowledge regarding criminal law cases involving corporate fraud, corruption charges and money laundering. He also deals with mandates having to do with tax crimes. "Daniel is an exceptional and honest lawyer we entrust with our criminal lawsuits. We deeply value his profound legal expertise, unwavering accessibility, sharp wit and astute strategic acumen." "Daniel Zaclis is very smart and has an in-depth understanding of the business world." "Always helps us with the criminal cases, showing a great set of interpersonal skills and a notable knowledge of the field, including its practical side acquired after years of high-level experience."

Joining the numbered bands partner Marina Araújo is admired by clients and peers for her activity in various matters involving financial crimes as well as compliance issues. "Marina Araújo shows a very good understanding of the criminal system in Brazil and is always capable of providing efficient solutions to our problems." "She is a force of nature, among the best criminal lawyers I've ever worked with." "Marina Araújo is heroic in the criminal field."