Underpinned by a full-service structure, the white-collar crime team at Mattos Filho combines its multidisciplinary expertise with a deep knowledge of litigation to provide corporate clients and individuals with assistance in investigations and judicial proceedings. On the litigation front, the team represents clients before state and federal courts in Brazil in cases concerning tax, bankruptcy and securities fraud and environmental crimes, and is also well versed in state and federal police criminal investigations. In the advisory space, the team conducts risk assessments on M&A transactions and works with prosecutors in the context of leniency agreements. Rogério Fernando Taffarello is an important contact for criminal investigations and contentious proceedings, while Flávia Guimarães Leardini is the go-to for tax and securities crimes, corruption and money laundering cases. Paula Moreira Indalecio‘s strength lies in matters pertaining to fraud, environmental crimes and cybercrimes.

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  • 'Exceptional service, a team that is extremely well prepared and involved in the client's reality. The direct involvement of the partners in the demands and their availability to assist in the most diverse areas of litigation, always with a focus on finding solutions and strategies that best meet the client's needs at the time, make the firm stand out.'
  • 'Flávia Leardini and Rogério Taffarello are recommended.'

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Rogério Taffarello, Flávia Leardini, Paula Moreira Indalecio, Philippe Alves do Nascimento