Corporate Crime & Investigations (International Firms) | Global

Debevoise & Plimpton maintains a highly respected international practice with a solid reputation for activity in important cases in Brazil. It provides advice on the full gamut of corporate crime matters, including leniency agreement with Brazilian authorities and FCPA probes. Clients also benefit from the firm's expertise in significant compliance diligence and programmes, providing support on the mitigation of risks and honing their programmes.

Miller & Chevalier Chartered's outstanding practice in Brazil is admired by market participants. It maintains a first-class team advising clients, both individuals and organisations, on the full spectrum of corporate crime and investigations issues, including major corruption and misconduct investigations and FCPA enforcement settlements. The firm is regularly mandated by global corporations to advise on fraud and compliance matters.

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher maintains a long-term presence in Brazil. It is particularly highly rated for assisting clients with sophisticated anti-corruption compliance programmes and corruption risk assessment. It is lauded for its extensive experience in conducting FCPA internal investigations and enforcements.

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom is admired for its adept handling of high-profile disputes in a wide array of cross-border issues, including corruption, money laundering and market abuse. Well-regarded team commended for its expertise representing important clients, both individuals and key companies, in enforcement proceedings as well as FCPA investigations brought by the SEC and DOJ.

Hogan Lovells is a well-established firm with a strong footprint in the corporate investigation industry. The firm excels in investigations encompassing antitrust violations and is increasingly visible in internal investigations of bribery, compliance and misconduct of employees. The team is also commendably active advising clients on best practices for complying with Brazilian and international anti-corruption laws.

Paul Hastings' investigation and white-collar crime department enjoys a solid reputation in cross-border matters. Clients benefit from its team's extensive expertise in complex disputes and major investigations. Additional capabilities include advisory work on compliance programmes, anti-corruption and FCPA-related issues.