Matheus Vellasco contributes to UERJ’s 90th-anniversary volume on Criminal Law
The book Criminal Law and New Technologies was released this week to commemorate the 90th anniversary of UERJ’s Law School and the 35th anniversary of its Graduate Program in Law (PPGD). Our partner, Matheus Vellasco, contributed to the volume with a co-authored article with Professor Isabelle Gibson, entitled “Criminal compensation for abusive sentences and the […]
Environmental Criminal Law, Restorative Justice, and the Urgency of Alternatives to Punitive Power
Matheus Borges Kauss Vellasco¹ Environmental protection is a matter of global urgency. In Brazil, the 1988 Federal Constitution elevated the right to an ecologically balanced environment to the status of a diffuse right, unequivocally establishing a mandate for preservation. At the infra-constitutional level, the 1998 Environmental Crimes Law emerged as one of the main instruments […]
Our Law Firm and Partners Recognized Once Again by Análise Advocacia Regional
We are pleased to share yet another important achievement: our Law Firm and partners Paulo Freitas Ribeiro and Raquel Dias have once again been recognized by the prestigious Análise Advocacia Regional ranking, which highlights the most admired lawyers and law firms in each Brazilian state. This distinction reinforces our commitment to legal excellence and our […]
Chamber & Partners 2025
The law firm Paulo Freitas Ribeiro | Advogados Associados has once again been highlighted in the Brazil Guide 2025 ranking by Chambers and Partners, in the category Dispute Resolution: White-Collar Crime. Our founding partner, Paulo Freitas Ribeiro, was also recognized in the same category. We thank our clients and partners for their trust in our […]
Our Partner Matheus Vellasco to Participate in International Seminar on Criminal Law in Interdisciplinary Contexts
PUC-SP will host an international seminar this week, on March 27 and 28, with lectures on Criminal Law in Interdisciplinary Contexts. Our partner, Matheus Kauss Vellasco, will be part of the second panel of the event, discussing the topic of Environmental Criminal Law and Restorative Justice. The event will be held in person and will […]
Leaders League 2025
Our firm and partners Paulo Freitas Ribeiro, Camila Freitas, and Raquel Dias have been recognized by the Leaders League ranking in the White-Collar Crime category. We thank our clients and partners for their collaboration and trust in our work. For more information, visit: https://lnkd.in/dqeCzZTC
Análise Advocacia Mulher 2025
Our partner Raquel Dias has once again been recognized in three categories of the Análise Advocacia Mulher 2025 ranking, launched by Análise Editorial. Raquel stood out in the categories of Criminal Law, Electric Energy, and for her work in the state of Rio de Janeiro. We thank our clients and partners for this recognition.
Análise Advocacia 2024
Paulo Freitas Ribeiro Advogados Associados and its founding partner, Paulo Freitas Ribeiro, have been recognized in the Análise Advocacia 2025 edition, solidifying their position among the most admired firms in Brazil. Among the key differentiators highlighted by the publication are the firm’s and its lawyers’ specialization in Criminal Law, as well as its strategic focus […]
12th Symposium of Young Penalists
Our partner Matheus Kauss Vellasco will participate in the 12th Symposium of Young Penalists organized by the International Association of Penal Law – AIDP. The event will take place on October 23, 2024, at EMERJ – School of the Judiciary of the State of Rio de Janeiro. Matheus will be part of the third panel […]
Paulo Freitas Ribeiro at IAB
We are thrilled to announce that our partner, Paulo Freitas Ribeiro, has become a full member of the Brazilian Institute of Lawyers (IAB). During the plenary session held on Wednesday, May 29, Paulo Freitas was officially sworn in and will join the Criminal Law Committee, marking his entry into one of the most prestigious legal […]