Praised for ‘providing criminal services with efficiency, rigour, technical responsibility, discretion and ethics’, criminal and white-collar boutique Ráo & Lago Advogados counts C-level executives, banks, brokerage houses, construction companies, real estate developers and infrastructure players among its client roster. ‘One of the most brilliant criminal lawyers in the country’, practice head Sônia Cochrane Ráo advises clients on crimes related to corruption, money laundering, tax evasion and the environment. Natasha do Lago is highlighted for her significant experience in mandates concerning financial crimes, money laundering investigations and crimes against the public administration. Marina Chaves Alves is also an integral member of the practice; she handles settlement agreements and assists with litigation.
Testimonials
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‘This is a criminal law boutique. Sônia Cochrane Ráo is one of the most brilliant criminal lawyers in the country. Extremely competent. It's difficult to find a team like this on the market.'
‘Sônia Cochrane Ráo - what sets her apart is that she is perhaps the most experienced criminal lawyer in São Paulo working in the market. Her extensive experience is what sets her apart.'