Dispute Resolution: White-Collar Crime - Brazil
What the Team is Known For
SiqueiraCastro - Advogados is often retained to represent individuals or corporations in mandates such as corruption, money laundering and corporate crimes, as well as those involving environmental issues. The firm is familiar with clients active in the construction, telecommunications and food and beverages industries.
Strengths
"Siqueira Castro is the most important firm that has worked closely with our company on criminal and regulatory matters."
"They have a team with amazing academic background, and they know how to handle the most specific themes regarding criminal law."
"They are extremely competent in their area of expertise and they meet the agreed deadlines."
"They have skilled lawyers who are quick and bring technical solutions."
Work Highlights
Siqueira Castro advised Telefônica on criminal tax chargers pressed on the grounds of alleged avoidance of due tax on the import of products.
Notable Practitioners
João Daniel Rassihas developed a respected corporate criminal law practice and is familiar with diverse white-collar crime mandates, including those involving money laundering and environmental crimes. "João Daniel Rassi has an incredible capacity of work, understands the problem and provides good solution in a short time." "Rassi is brilliant; he has deep knowledge about the Brazilian law and penal system. He also has market awareness, quickly understands about the business of his clients and is always available." "Rassi is a partner to always have around, for his assertiveness, competitive value, resolutive posture, and technical knowledge."
