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Moraes Pitombo Advogados

Dispute Resolution: White-Collar Crime

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Moraes Pitombo Advogados

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Provided by Moraes Pitombo Advogados

Moraes Pitombo Advogados has played a central role in many of Brazil’s most complex and high-profile white-collar criminal cases, helping to shape the evolution of economic criminal law in the country. The firm has defended numerous individuals under investigation or prosecution in nationally significant matters, including Mensalão, Operation Lava Jato, and Greenfield, among others.

The team also represents victims of white-collar crime—such as fraud, embezzlement, and cybercrime—on behalf of both individuals and corporate clients. Its work includes filing criminal complaints, recommending investigative measures in police inquiries, and acting as an assistant prosecutor in criminal proceedings.

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Dispute Resolution: White-Collar Crime - Brazil

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Moraes Pitombo Advogados has a distinguished white-collar crime practice. The team is active representing high-profile clients in a range of criminal mandates, including highly sensitive cases in the context of well-known operations. The team is particularly recognised by market commentators for its expertise in matters involving crimes against the economic and financial systems.

Work Highlights

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  • Moraes Pitombo assisted José Sérgio de Oliveira Machado with the negotiations held with the Attorney General’s Office that led to the signing of a plea agreement, approved by the Brazilian Supreme Court.

Strengths

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  • I like Moraes Pitombo Advogados' close monitoring of my matters and its knowledge of my company's practices.

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  • Moraes Pitombo Advogados is an efficient, hands-on white-collar crime law firm that brings a lot of ease to our day-to-day work on criminal matters. I'm very satisfied with the firm's technique.

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  • Moraes Pitombo Advogados is a great white-collar crime firm, with a corporate edge rather than a more traditional criminal law profile. It has a large, well-structured team.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Antônio Sérgio Altieri de Moraes Pitombo
    Band 1Antônio Sérgio Altieri de Moraes Pitombo

    Antônio Sérgio Altieri de Moraes Pitombo

    Antônio Sérgio Altieri de Moraes Pitombo is recognised for his outstanding practice. He has extensive knowledge of white-collar crime mandates, with experience in complex investigations in relation to money laundering. He is highly regarded for his in-depth theoretical knowledge and strategic thinking.

    • Antônio Pitombo is a point of reference in white-collar crime law, particularly in cases involving asset freezing.

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    • Antônio Pitombo is an excellent white-collar crime lawyer with a corporate-leaning profile.

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  • Band 6Flavia Lotfi
    Band 6Flavia Lotfi

    Flavia Lotfi

    Flavia Lofti is a dispute resolution lawyer recognised by the market for acting on white-collar crime mandates, defending both individuals and corporate entities.

    • Flavia Lotfi is lawyer who greatly supported us in our white-collar crime matters.

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    • Flavia Lotfi is a practitioner whom I see plenty in the white-collar crime legal market. She's really good and has a long history in this area.

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    • Flavia Lotfi impresses us with her superior technical quality and impeccable professionalism. Her white-collar crime legal work reveals solid expertise, meticulous attention to detail and consistent ability to offer strategically effective solutions.

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    Antônio Sérgio Altieri de Moraes Pitombo

    Dispute Resolution: White-Collar Crime

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