Brazil Guide 2026 : Brazil
Ranked Individual
Provided by DRA Advogados
DRA Advogados provides elite defense in high-stakes white-collar and transnational litigation. Led by partners with 10+ years of experience in Brazil’s major "mega-trials," the firm blends academic rigor (PhDs/Masters) with trial-tested strategy. Expertise spans financial crimes, asset protection, and advocacy before Superior Courts, including coordination with foreign authorities (DOJ/SEC). The practice offers partner-led guidance for domestic and international entities in complex cases.
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DRA Advogados is a boutique corporate firm with a sizeable activity in white-collar crime matters. It's commonly seen representing clients in the nautical and pharmaceutical sectors in cases related to market manipulation, embezzlement and money laundering.
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DRA is a firm comprised of highly technical white-collar crime lawyers. Everyone there has postgraduate degrees and some hold master's degrees from the country's most renowned universities.
In my experience with the DRA, I can say that the professionals I interacted with were extremely responsive and demonstrated technical expertise in white-collar crime matters.
DRA is a white-collar crime law firm that's still quite new but it has been growing and gaining relevance in sensitive cases in this area.
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Daniel Aguiar is a criminal lawyer with a noted presence in white-collar crime matters. Respected in the market for his academic approach and institutional activities, he's commonly seen representing clients in the nautical and pharmaceutical sectors in cases related to market manipulation, embezzlement and money laundering.
When I had the wonderful opportunity to work alongside Daniel Aguiar, he showed in-depth knowledge of our white-collar crime matter and was highly organised and assertive in his legal assistance.
Daniel Aguiar is a great white-collar crime lawyer, with commercial experience gained from routinely working with large companies.
Daniel Aguiar is a highly intelligent white-collar crime lawyer who always acts with informed, critical thinking. He's always very constructive, knowing how to disagree with the client when necessary for the success of the case.
Head of Dispute Resolution: White-Collar Crime
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Maria Eduarda M. da Costa Barros Concesi
Rodrigo José dos Santos Amaral
Patrícia Gamarano Barbosa
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