Corporate Crime & Investigations (International Firms) | Brazil: Transactional

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton benefits from a team of seasoned specialists in white-collar defence and investigations. It is highly rated for representing major clients from the food, banking, investment fund and mining sectors in complex FCPA investigations by the DOJ and SEC, corruption scandals and enforcement actions. The firm's additional capabilities include anti-corruption due diligence and assessment of compliance programmes. High-profile clients in Brazil frequently rely on the team's assistance for high-stakes and sensitive matters.

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

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.