Dispute Resolution: White-Collar Crime
Brazil Guide 2024 : Brazil
Band 1
About
Provided by Cavalcanti Sion Advogados
Cavalcanti Sion Advogados is formed by highly specialized criminal law practitioners who have been at the forefront of the vast majority of the most important and complex criminal cases in the country in recent years with an impressive success rate.
We represent several national and foreign companies and individuals with the same quality service to the accused or to the victim, the small business owner or the legal director, offering dedication and support to guarantee the necessary legal security.
The firm represents financial and capital market institutions, light and heavy industries, civil construction and infrastructure, medical and hospital sectors, technology and development, agribusiness, food products and distribution, oil and gas and service providers in general. Following Brazil´s increasing efforts to fight corruption, the team is well versed in handling all sorts of complex investigations all the way to the High Courts.
Our partners have been continuously engaged in cases involving multiple jurisdictions, namely with France, Switzerland, Spain, Portugal, USA and several Latin American countries.
Our firm and professionals are also firmly involved in pro-bono activities, our partners having leading roles at the Innocence Project Brasil and at the Institute of Defense of the Right to Defense (IDDD), among other institutions.
Chambers Review
Cavalcanti Sion Advogados carves out a strong position in the market by advising corporate entities and individuals on complex white-collar crime cases, including money laundering and environmental criminal mandates. The team is experienced advising both national and international clients.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are very well known and responsible for many relevant cases in Brazil."
"They are a reference in the area in which they operate; their team is extremely available and cordial."
"They have a well-prepared staff and are knowledgeable."
"They are very well known and responsible for many relevant cases in Brazil."
"They are a reference in the area in which they operate; their team is extremely available and cordial."
"They have a well-prepared staff and are knowledgeable."
Notable Practitioners
Dora Cavalcanti Cordani draws upon her criminal law expertise to advise clients on highly sensitive cases related to a range of criminal matters, including money laundering.
"Dora is one of the most skilled and sophisticated female lawyers in Brazil."
"Dora is the greatest point of reference in criminal law in the country as she is an extremely experienced lawyer who instils confidence to her clients."
"Dora is a star."
Paula Sion is a practitioner often seen advising clients on corporate crimes, as well as those having to do with financial mandates.
"Paula Sion is a very competent lawyer who has an excellent background."
"Very experienced, knowledgeable, intelligent, and committed. Paula goes the extra mile to help her client fulfil their goals."