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For many years, Trench Rossi Watanabe has been assisting companies in the protection of their interests with preventive and litigation measures connected with corporate crimes, helping them to comply with Brazil’s environment, tax, and other corporate laws. 


The team’s knowledge about the corporate legislation around the world may likewise help identify and avoid negotiations with third parties, subject to corruption. The Firm is in a privileged position by offering advise (including the definition of policies) in anti-money laundering and anti-corruption measures.


Additionally, its knowledge in internal investigations puts Trench Rossi in a unique position not only to assist the District Attorney and other law enforcement agencies in persecuting individuals who committed crimes against the companies, but also in locating and seizing their assets.


Another differential of the Firm is its Crisis Task Force, that encompasses lawyers prepared for all sort of dawn raids (antitrust, criminal, IP), sudden inspections (public health, controlled substances, environmental), and accidents (labour, frauds, strikes), thus making sure the client is fully advised and supported by the team.


During the last years, the White-Collar group also increased the work in pro bono, specially assisting families at risk in domestic violence cases.


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Dispute Resolution: White-Collar Crime - Brazil

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What the Team is Known For

Trench Rossi Watanabe has an established criminal law practice that sees it representing high-profile individuals and corporate entities regarding financial and corporate crimes, including money laundering, corruption and criminal conspiracy. The team is also qualified to offer multijurisdictional advice on white-collar crime investigations. Its client portfolio includes clients active in the health, pharmaceutical and technology sectors.

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Notable Practitioners

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João Augusto Gameiro
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João Augusto Gameiro
5
Band 5

João Gameiro is a dispute resolution lawyer well equipped to deal with white-collar crime cases, including administrative concerns.

João is extremely skilled at conducting technical and legal matters at the same time, as well as using advanced forensic techniques.

He's a professional of a high technical level and an extremely skilled one at that.

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Dispute Resolution: White-Collar Crime

João Augusto Gameiro
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João Augusto Gameiro
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