Brazil Guide 2026 : Brazil
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Provided by Dotti Advogados
Dotti Advogados' Criminal Law practice area is mainly dedicated to defending against accusations of committing crimes against individuals and/or legal entities.
Our Criminal Law practice is mainly dedicated to defending against criminal charges against individuals and/or legal entities, both at the state and federal levels. The defense should start, whenever possible, from the investigative phase, which normally takes place in a police inquiry or before the Public Prosecution’s Office. Only then will the lawyers be fully able to study the case and provide the authorities involved with the best clarifications. Then, criminal action may include representation before the Judiciary, which includes the defense in a judicial lawsuit that starts at the first instance - that is, in a Criminal Court - and may reach, as the case may be, up to the Superior Courts (Superior Court of Justice and Supreme Court), in Brasília.
In addition to the defense, the office also has a strong role in representing victims of crimes. Citizens who have suffered from the commission of a crime may have their interests defended by a criminal lawyer who will act as an assistant to the Public Prosecution’s Office, that is, officiating together with the public prosecution. Depending on the case, the victim himself can file the lawsuit. Likewise, the most beneficial thing is that legal assistance starts from the preliminary stage of the investigation of evidence.
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Dotti Advogados leverages its experience in the white-collar crime arena to assist corporate entities and individuals with investigations and judicial disputes. The team is experienced in a variety of criminal matters, including those related to environmental, tax and financial crimes.
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Dotti provided me with a timely service with the highest level of professionalism and efficiency. From the very first contact, they showed agility in handling white-collar crime cases as well as in-depth legal knowledge, which reassured us at every stage. I recommend them for their technical excellence and attentive service.
In addition to legal solutions to white-collar crime matters, we like that Dotti Advogados also offers services that go beyond litigation, including comprehensive risk and opportunity analyses. These services reassure our company's decision-making.
Dotti Advogados' team always shows concern about our business and our risks, striving to provide us with the most accurate guidance in every situation. They work with great synergy regarding our needs, anticipating risks and opportunities.
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Alexandre Knopfholz is a dispute resolution lawyer highly regarded for his expertise in the criminal and white-collar crime areas, defending both individuals and corporate entities, but also acting for the prosecution. He handles mandates involving corruption, fraud, bid-rigging crimes, environmental crimes and crimes against the national financial system.
A great white-collar crime lawyer, Alexandre Knopfholz has high technique and in-depth knowledge of our business.
Alexandre Knopfholz stands out for his quick answers, wide knowledge in white-collar crime matters and high success rate.
Gustavo Scandelari is a dispute resolution lawyer active on a range of white-collar crime mandates, including money laundering.
I was assisted by Gustavo Scandelari, whose demeanour left me speechless. He showed a rare warmth and respect while handling my white-collar crime matter, conveying confidence in every consultation.
Gustavo Scandelari is a white-collar crime lawyer of high technical level and in-depth knowledge of our business.
Gustavo Scandelari is a lawyer whose white-collar crime work for us was proactive and exemplary.
Dispute Resolution: White-Collar Crime
Dispute Resolution: White-Collar Crime
Provided by Dotti Advogados
Luis Otávio Sales
Guilherme Alonso
Bruno Correia
Fernanda Lovato
Eduardo Knesebeck
Victoria de Barros e Silva
Larissa Ross
Rodrigo Ribeiro
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