White-collar crime boutique Iokoi, Paiva, Jonasson e Scalzaretto Advogados is skilled at handling matters concerning corporate and economic crime, fraud prevention, bribery, embezzlement, tax evasion, and money laundering. The team also has strong capabilities in civil litigation and environmental crime, and is skilled at handling highly sensitive cases - often involving C-suite executives or high-profile politicians - that attract significant national and international media attention. Founding partner and practice head Pedro Iokoi has a strong track record in highly sensitive matters, including landmark investigations like Operação Lava Jato. Adriano Scalzaretto, also a partner and white-collar crime specialist, works closely with Iokoi on complex cases, while Bruno Lambert de Almeida is responsible for revising written pleadings. Maria Luiza Maluf Novaes, who was recently promoted to coordinator, is a key contact for education, shopping centre, travel, and delivery service sector clients.
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'The firm has broad experience in matters of white-collar criminal law. Partner Pedro Ivo Gricoli Iokoi supports us on fraud-related issues with strong availability and energy.'
'Pedro Iokoi and Maria Aline – all wonderful.'
'Personalised service and availability.'
Key clients
- Brazino777
- Reals.com
- Zeroum.com
- Carrefour
- Bayer
- Banco BTG Pactual
- Andrade Gutierrez
- Banco Topázio
- Canon
- Elo
- KPMG
- Nomad
Work highlights
Representing CAM-CCBC in a police investigation to investigate the alleged practice of passive and active corruption crimes in the context of issuing an arbitration award.
Assisting Federação Paulista de Futebol with a Parliamentary Investigation Committee (CPI) set up in the Federal Senate to investigate facts related to allegations and suspicions of match-fixing in Brazilian football, involving players, directors, and betting companies.
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Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Pedro Ivo Gricoli Iokoi
Other key lawyers
Bruno Magosso de Paiva; Adriano Scalzaretto; Bruno Lambert de Almeida; Maria Maluf Novaes