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.
Testimonials
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- 'The firm's compliance practice demonstrates excellence both in terms of its work and its clients.'
- 'Filipe Magliarelli is one of the main partners in the firm's compliance area. His background as a criminal lawyer adds great value to the firm's work, together with a clinical eye for risks and solutions by understanding the client's context.'
- 'Luciano Souza - content, technique, speed.'
- 'The firm provided services with precision and excellence, dealing with very sensitive compliance issues. The problem had already escalated and Luciano Souza and his team were able to help us enormously.'
Key clients
- CCR S.A.
- 3R Petroleum Óleo e Gás S.A.
- Samarco Mineração S.A.
- Smartfit Escola de Ginástica e Dança S.A.
- Braskem S.A.
- Halex Istar Indústria Farmacêutica S.A.
- Associação Brasileira de Provedores de Internet e Telecomunicações (ABRINT)
- CNP Assurances S.A.
- Companhia Brasileira de Metalurgia e Mineração (CBMM)
- World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
Work highlights
- Advising CCR S.A., Engie Brasil Serviços de Energia Ltda., Operador Nacional do Sistema Elétrico (ONS), and Oliveira Trust DTVM S.A., on routine internal investigations through their ethics channels.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Luciano Inacio de Souza