Adriana Dantas is recognized for her significant international experience, her strong academic background, and her skill in representing clients in matters involving multiple jurisdictions. She currently serves as a member of the Petrobras Independent Board Committee on Sanctions and Disciplinary Measures, a body responsible for imposing sanctions based on the Brazilian Clean Company Act on salespersons and executives engaged in fraud and corruption within the Petrobras system, she is also the Chair of IDB’s Sanction Committee and has Professional Certification in Corporate Internal Investigations – CPIIC.
Also within the Compliance and Anti-Corruption practice, Adriana has been involved in conducting internal investigations and in defending Board Committees and companies before Brazilian and U.S. authorities. She has acted in proceedings resulting from industry sweeps conducted by the DOJ and SEC and, more recently, by Brazilian authorities. She assists national and international clients in matters such as administrative defenses, negotiating leniency agreements, conducting internal investigations, crisis management, and designing and implementing compliance programs.
In International Trade matters, Adriana concentrates her practice on trade defense actions in Brazil and other countries and on representing companies and associations in international disputes, particularly disputes before the WTO Dispute Settlement Body.
Adriana is the Latin American Officer of the IBA Anti-Corruption Committee, and an active member of the International Anti-Corruption and International Trade Committees of the American Bar. She is also a member of the Society of International Economic Law (SIEL).
Adriana is registered with the Brazilian Bar, Brasilia, Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo Sections, and of the DC Bar as a foreign counsel.
Adriana is frequently acknowledged in legal publications such as Chambers & Partners, The Legal 500, Leaders League, Latin Lawyer, LACCA Approved, Who’s Who Legal, Análise Advocacia, Best Lawyers, among others.
“Adriana and her team are keenly focused on representing their clients to the best of their ability (which is at a high level) and dig deep in the detail of every issue. They are nimble and creative problem solvers but well versed in applicable law.’” The Legal 500
“Adriana Dantas is a star in the white-collar space both in Brazil and internationally. She has tremendous energy and dedication combined with intelligence and attention to detail. She pulls together complex problems and breaks them down into the basics for her clients in an exceptional way. Adriana finds a way to connect with all of her clients and has the ability to focus completely on the client or individual she is speaking with, no matter how busy her schedule.” The Legal 500
“Adriana Dantas is an experienced and respected compliance lawyer […]. ‘I have great respect and admiration for her,’ a source says, adding: ‘She is extremely competent.’ A satisfied client also reports: ‘The fact that she is leading this on-of-a-kind case in Brazil for us speaks to her skills, her reputation and her knowledge’.” Chambers Brazil
“Adriana Dantas, recommended in LACCA Approved for her anti-corruption work, is also head of the white-collar crime and compliance practice, a role she took on in 2013. While the bulk of her experience lies in trade work, she has done an admirable job in building the firm’s reputation in an area that is in itself growing rapidly in Brazil.” Latin Lawyer 250
“According to sources, ‘she is really committed, has a solid technical background and provides valuable support’.” Chambers Latin America
“Adriana Dantas is noted for her experience in internal and external anti-corruption investigations involving a diverse client base. Her broad-based practice includes significant international trade expertise.” Chambers Latin America
“She is singled out as ‘a young and experienced lawyer with an international mindset – she anticipates her clients’ needs and knows what questions to ask in order to better understand their business.” Chambers Global
– Doctorate in International Law
University of São Paulo – USP. Title obtained with honor and praise in 2008.
– Visiting Researcher
Georgetown University, Washington-D.C., Between 2006 and 2007 with CAPES-Fulbright scholarship.
– Master in Law
London University, King’s College. Title obtained with merit in 2001.
– Law graduation
University of Brasilia – UnB.
Portuguese, English and Spanish
OAB/DF n° 15.838. OAB/SP nº 215.574-A
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