The ‘highly trained and qualified team’ at white-collar crime boutique Iokoi, Paiva, Jonasson e Scalzaretto Advogados offers representation and advice to clients across the entire spectrum of matters, including corporate and economic crime, and mandates involving fraud, bribery, embezzlement, tax evasion and money laundering. Combining ‘objective and precise legal solutions in the face of complex matters typical of highly regulated markets’, such as finance and energy, the team is especially well placed to handle criminal investigations, but is also frequently seen acting in internal fraud investigations, and complex cases, including appeals in the higher courts. Department head Pedro Ivo Gricoli Iokoi, whose ’strong understanding of the corporate environment and business needs‘ is highlighted by clients, is seasoned in anti-fraud work and in the defence of C-suite executives and politicians. Other key individuals include Bruno Lambert de Almeida, Caio Cesar Tomioto Mendes and Ricardo Capelli, the latter of whom oversees the telecoms and payment methods team. Associate Maria Luiza Maluf Novaes, who regularly assists companies from the education, retail and services sectors, was recently promoted to coordinator of the team.

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Testimonials

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‘Firm with highly qualified people, resulting in quality service. Collaborative attitude.’
‘Caio Cesar Tomioto Mendes, Bruno Lambert de Almeida and Pedro Ivo Gricoli Iokoi are highly qualified, proactive, and up-to-date with current trends and issues.’
‘The firm stands out for its agility in meeting clients' criminal legal demands, maintaining high standards of quality, diligence and integrity in the conduct of services. In addition, it combines objective and precise legal solutions in the face of complex matters typical of highly regulated markets.’
‘Pedro Iokoi's professional background allows him to present objective and simple legal solutions for complex issues in the area of corporate criminal law. Strong understanding of the corporate environment and business needs.’
‘The team is unique for having a lot of experience in the area of corporate criminal law and investigations arising from situations in the construction and infrastructure segment. Highly trained and qualified team.'
‘Pedro Iokoi: highly qualified professional. He is always willing and able to respond to requests.’
‘Highly specialised team that offers differentiated treatment to its clients.’
‘Highly qualified, flexible professionals and partners.’

Key clients

Shopee
SEB
Banco ABC
Coimex
DXC Technology
Royal Canin
Localiza
Procisa
Banco Rodobens
Sascar (Michelin)
Yduqs
Solar.BR – Coca-Cola
OLX
Mercado Livre
Hasbro
Banco Itaú Unibanco
Record TV
Braskem
Mars
SPFC
United Airlines
Camil
Bimbo
Even
Decolar
CVC
Telefônica | VIVO
Cielo
Rumo
Nestlé

Work highlights

Assisting OLX in a police investigation into fraud involving post office shipping fees.
Acting for Cielo in a police investigation into alleged theft by deception involving a restaurant located in the city of Paraopeba.
Advising a rural union of the Bastos municipality (São Paulo) on a procedure that investigates corruption crimes involving farm owners.