Our method

We accompany our clients from the beginning to the end of the case, acting in a technical, transparent, and dynamic manner, in a relationship of trust that is indispensable to achieve the best results.

Our work focuses on three areas:

CRIMINAL LITIGATION

With extensive experience in the major Brazilian law enforcement operations of the last decade - including Satiagraha, Banco Santos, and Lava Jato - the CAZ team is prepared to act in urgent cases, in all spheres of the Judiciary, as well as before the Public Prosecutor's Office, Federal Police, and other agencies.

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Legal representation in criminal procedures

We represent companies and individuals throughout the criminal procedure, since the initial stages of the investigations all the way up to Supreme Court hearings.

Negotiation of legal deals

Criminal legal deals expertise.

Legal support to companies and individuals

We work to solve the case with minimum impact on the company and its reputation.

Repetitive litigations

Specialized team in solving high-volume criminal issues.

Legal advising and compliance

CAZ provides total support to companies in the development and implementation of compliance programs, in compliance with the Anti-Corruption Law and other legal norms, as well as helping companies identify risks and minimize damages.

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Compliance programs

Customized and complete compliance programs, from the assessment of the company’s legal risks to the implementation of the compliance program.

Adequacy and implementation

Adapted programs to Brazilian law and adequacy to new national and international rules.

Monitoring of questions and complaints

Hot-lines reporting channels

Corporate governance

Identify risks, suggest changes, and prevent criminal liability.

CORPORATE INVESTIGATIONS

Internal corporate investigations have become a relevant tool to investigate responsibility for any deviations committed within companies. Our team has unique experience in the field, having worked on several complex cases of corporate investigation, combining technical knowledge of criminal law with its own dynamic methodology to conduct these investigations.

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Compliance with Brazilian law

Investigations conducted with strict observance of the Brazilian legal system.

Cooperation with experts

Experience in partnerships with specialized companies and technical experts.

Know-how in interviews

Experienced attorneys in criminal practice background to prepare and participate in interviews.

Areas of expertise

We practice criminal law, with primary focus in White-Collar Crimes:

Criminal
tax law

(tax evasion)

Criminal
consumer
law

Criminal Environmental law

Internal and external frauds

Corruption

Money Laundering

Crimes against public health