Ráo & Lago Advogados

Ráo & Lago Advogados is a criminal and white-collar boutique known for its distinguished and detail-oriented assistance in all areas of white-collar and criminal law, representing clients in litigation cases and advising on consulting matters.

Founded in 1987 by former Minister of Justice Márcio Thomaz Bastos and joined shortly after by renowned partner Sônia Ráo, the firm has been at the forefront of several landmark corruption and white-collar cases in Brazil's history in its more than three decades of practice, including Operação Lava Jato.

Ráo & Lago Advogados has a wide-ranging and organised structure which allows the firm to trail the progress of police investigations and criminal proceedings at police stations, public prosecutor’s offices, state courts, federal courts and higher courts, all over the country.

Since 2015, the firm counts with its current formation, led by the nominal partners Sônia Ráo and Natasha do Lago. In 2020, partner Marina Chaves Alves rejoined the firm.

In addition to a large professional experience, our professionals also have a solid academic background, which is rarely seen in the criminal practice. Due to that, our client service sets us apart. In each situation of each client, we deeply analyse the case – having in mind not only the actual criminal situation, but also all the environment connected to the case, aiming to present the best possible handcrafted and individualised solution to each matter.