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Marcel Ribas
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Experience
A specialist in complex investigations, corporate governance and compliance, Marcel concentrates his practice on internal investigations and protecting clients against risks linked to corruption, money laundering, international sanctions and fraud.
Marcel is admitted to practice in Brazil and in the United States (New York). He is experienced in advising and defending clients in high-profile cross-border anticorruption cases, and regularly provides companies and management with strategic advice during investigations and their responses to other sensitive issues, such as criminal investigations against employees and third parties, misappropriation of assets, environmental incidents, human rights violations, discrimination, and moral and sexual harassment.
Education
Bachelor of Laws – Faculdade de Direito de Curitiba;
Master of Laws (LL.M.) – Columbia Law School, USA;
Specialization in Corporate Law – Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV).
Recognitions
Análise Advocacia 500 – Compliance (2022), Trade (2022);
Latin Lawyer 250 – Anti-corruption investigations and compliance (2024);
The Legal 500- Next Generation Partners: Compliance (2023).
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