Lefosse Advogados ‘has a team of highly qualified lawyers, with vast experience in complex criminal matters’, which is regularly sought out by companies, board committees, private equity funds and trade associations. The capabilities of the team stretch across investigations, law enforcement inspections, fraud and cyber security crises, as well as the litigation before the superior courts. At the helm of the team sits Marcelo Ribeiro, who regularly handles multijurisdictional investigations involving corruption, money laundering, environmental crimes and crimes against the financial system and capital markets. Senior associate Gabriel de Freitas Queiroz is seen with great regularity advising on crisis management related to data breach incidents, environmental disasters and work-related accidents.
Testimonials
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‘The professionals are always very attentive, assist us at any time of the day and have knowledge and experience that is unique to our company. Even though they are quite technical, they manage to provide us with a clear and objective explanation and complexity of each case. What sets them apart is service, knowledge and experience.'
‘Marcelo Ribeiro certainly stands out.'
‘The firm has a team of highly qualified lawyers, with vast experience in complex criminal matters, providing opinions with great confidence and with great availability from partners.'
‘Lefosse's corporate criminal department is extremely qualified, without losing the objectivity and practicality that are so valuable to client companies. I carried out occasional consultations during 2023 and the service was impeccable. Partners with a solid background, who show you not only the law, but the "know-how", how to do it, how to act. Great!'
‘Marcelo Ribeiro was an excellent acquisition for Lefosse. A very pleasant person with a deep and practical knowledge of criminal law.'
‘Marcelo Ribeiro, Lefosse's corporate criminal partner, has a lot of experience in his field of activity, as well as being extremely committed to understanding how his clients' businesses work and delivering high-quality work.'
‘The law firm in question is unique due to its highly qualified and experienced team, which stands out for its unique skills and knowledge. They provide high-quality services and have exceptional capabilities in handling complex legal issues. What sets this law firm apart from others in the national legal market is its innovative and multidisciplinary approach to resolving legal problems, as well as its ability to provide effective solutions, based on the vast experience of its partners.'
‘The team at the law firm in question is made up of highly qualified and experienced professionals, who stand out for their unique skills and knowledge, in addition to their excellent multidisciplinary approach. One of the members that deserves to be highlighted is Marcelo Ribeiro, who is recognised for his exceptional experience and competence in dealing with complex legal issues. Marcelo Ribeiro is valued for his ability to provide creative and effective solutions for his clients.'
Key clients
- Instituto Nacional de Processamento de Embalagens Vazias (InpEV)
- Nuvei do Brasil Ltda.
- iFinex Inc.
Work highlights
- Advised and represented Instituto Nacional de Processamento de Embalagens Vazias (InpEV) in a complex scenario involving false communications of crimes by several entities, as well as in a request for the opening of a criminal investigation against individuals and entities for criminal offences against it.
- Defended Nuvei do Brasi Ltda and its representatives in a Congressional Investigation opened in Brazil.
- Assisted iFinex Inc. with a review of a request issued by the State Prosecution Service of São Paulo to present data regarding the ownership of crypto assets by a Chinese citizen under investigation in Brazil for alleged wrongdoings.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Marcelo Ribeiro