Latin America - Brazil

Pinheiro Neto Advogados

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Pinheiro Neto Advogados houses a ‘technically impeccable team’ made up of lawyers specialised in corporate criminal law, who are often engaged by high-profile executives and corporate entities in investigations and prosecutions brought by state and federal authorities throughout Brazil. With extensive experience in the defence of the full array of white-collar crime allegations, from insider trading to corruption, the group also showcases a successful track record in internal investigations. Mário Panseri Ferreira, who has over two decades’ experience in legal counselling and litigation, is a seasoned practitioner in matters involving fraud, anti-corruption issues and compliance. Counsel Lourival Lofrano Júnior focuses on tax, environmental and financial crimes, while Natalia Genina Lugero De Almeida ‘stands out for her analytical and risk assessment capabilities’ in the context of internal and government investigations.

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Testimonials

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  • 'A technically impeccable team with the capacity to humanise and personalise services, which is something unique in the Brazilian market. The criminal law team at Pinheiro Neto Advogados is far ahead of its peers in this approach.'
  • 'Natalia Lugero stands out for her analytical and risk assessment capabilities.'
  • 'Expertise and technical quality of lawyers, in addition to attention and availability.'
  • 'I'd highlight Mário Panseri.'

Key clients

  • TUV SUD
  • Imerys
  • Pátria Investimentos

Work highlights

  • Assisting Imerys in a case related to a fire incident at a mining plant in Barcarena, Pará, which allegedly affected the surrounding communities.
  • Defending TÜV SÜD in a criminal lawsuit and two investigations initiated by the Federal Police involving the Brumadinho dam collapse.