Dr Luciano Inácio De Souza > Cescon Barrieu > Brasilia, Brazil > Lawyer Profile

The team at Cescon Barrieu is adept at handling a diverse range of sensitive investigations before public authorities regarding corruption, fraud and harassment. Other areas of focus include international sanctions, anti-corruption compliance in large transactions,  and the development and implementation of anti-corruption and anti-money laundering programmes. Spearheading the team, Luciano Inácio De Souza is a key name for sensitive internal investigations related to C-suite employees. Filipe Magliarelli who joined the firm in January 2024 from KLA Advogados, is also highlighted for his expertise in criminal cases involving the financial markets, corruption and money laundering. Yuri Sahione left the firm in December 2023.

The government relations team at Cescon Barrieu is known for advising clients – particularly NGOs, charities, and international companies – on public policies and legislative proceedings. The group is active in relevant and emerging discussions with the Federal Government, the National Congress, and the Brazilian National Health Surveillance Agency, such as encouraging the inclusion of minority groups in the labour force and defending businesses in regulatory matters regarding substances subject to special control, particularly the medicinal and industrial use of cannabis. Luciano Inácio De Souza leads the team and has extensive expertise in aiding dialogue between the public and private sectors. His breadth of knowledge, spanning compliance, anti-corruption, and government relations, makes him adept at discussing challenging matters with government authorities on behalf of clients.