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When litigation meets crime
28 Jan - 30 Jan 2026
Fairmont Copacabana Hotel, Rio de Janeiro, BrazilSpeaker information
Sophie Scemla
Biography
Sophie’s practice focuses on white collar crime defense and regulatory investigations, with a particular emphasis on fraud and international corruption, internal investigations, compliance and risk management. Sophie has been involved in several high profile criminal matters. She has managed extensive international fraud cases, international money laundering, tax fraud and criminal proceedings, such as the “Wendel” case. She has represented individuals and companies in domestic and international corruption matters, some in connection with the “Oil for Food” case. She has assisted companies to enter into deferred prosecution agreements with the US DoJ and settlements with the International Banks of Development and foreign authorities.
Session
Obligations of civil judges discovering a criminal offence in civil proceedings
Friday 30 January (1115 - 1230)
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