Corporate Crime & Investigations (International Firms)
Global Guide 2024 : Brazil
Band 1
Email address
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+1 202 383 8000Chambers Review
Debevoise & Plimpton maintains a highly respected international practice with a solid reputation for activity in important cases in Brazil. It provides advice on the full gamut of corporate crime matters, including leniency agreement with Brazilian authorities and FCPA probes. Clients also benefit from the firm's expertise in significant compliance diligence and programmes, providing support on the mitigation of risks and honing their programmes.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have a very competent team that is always ready to handle complex cases in a timely manner and with attention to detail."
"They are responsible and instil credibility in their advice. In addition to the technical depth, they have the ability to understand and relate to the customer."
"Debevoise brings the appropriate individuals to provide the best work product. From partner to junior members, I have been impressed with the expertise, professionalism and diversity of the teams."
"They have a very competent team that is always ready to handle complex cases in a timely manner and with attention to detail."
"They are responsible and instil credibility in their advice. In addition to the technical depth, they have the ability to understand and relate to the customer."
"Debevoise brings the appropriate individuals to provide the best work product. From partner to junior members, I have been impressed with the expertise, professionalism and diversity of the teams."
Notable Practitioners
Andrew Levine is widely viewed as a prominent figure with well-established experience in corporate crime and investigations in Brazil. He is admired for his broad practice, representing both companies and individuals in criminal investigations and enforcement matters. Levine is also frequently sought out by important companies to support them in developing and enhancing sophisticated and comprehensive compliance programmes.
"Andrew has always answered our requests in the best way. He is very diligent, accessible and client-oriented, and always provides strong and sophisticated advice."
"Andrew has in-depth knowledge and is always updated. He instils confidence in his commercial and legal decisions. He has appropriate technical balance."
"Andrew is a spectacular lawyer and is engaged in the cases. He is also very well known in the Brazilian compliance and investigation market."
"Andrew is an expert in the field. He also has a friendly and disarming demeanour which our company culture values, and is critical for the kind of sensitive work we do. He understands our specific business needs and works well with our team."