Chambers Brazil Contentious – 2025
The Brazil: Contentious 2025 edition of the renowned international publication Chambers & Partners has once again recognized the law firm David Rechulski, Advogados for its legal practice in the area of Dispute Resolution: White-Collar Crime.
Chambers Brazil Contentious – 2025
Partners David Rechulski and Ricardo Pagés were also highlighted in the Brazil: Contentious 2025 edition among the most highly regarded criminal lawyers in the Dispute Resolution: White-Collar Crime category.
Chambers Global – 2025
The 2025 global edition of Chambers & Partners has recognized, for the third consecutive year, the law firm David Rechulski, Advogados as one of the specialists in crisis management in Brazil, remaining the only boutique firm to be included in the ranking for this category. Additionally, partner David Rechulski was personally highlighted by the publication, ranking first among lawyers specializing in Crisis Management, and is the only member from a boutique law firm featured.
Leaders League – 2025
The international publication Leaders League has recognized, for the sixth consecutive year, the law firm David Rechulski, Advogados as one of the most specialized in the legal areas of White-Collar Crime and Compliance in Brazil.
The Legal 500 – 2025
The international publication The Legal 500 once again awards the law firm David Rechulski, Advogados in its Latin America 2025 edition for its recognized performance in the area of “White-Collar Crime and Investigations.” The managing partner, David Rechulski, was also again named a “Leading Individual” in the field, a result of the exceptional recognition and endorsement from his peers and clients regarding the quality of his legal practice and strong reputation in the area. Partners Ricardo Pagés and Valeska Pinto were also recommended for their expertise in crisis and risk management and compliance. Lawyer Juliana Makiyama was once again listed in the “Leading Associate” category due to her work in sensitive and highly relevant criminal cases.
Latin Lawyer 250 2025
The law firm David Rechulski, Advogados was once again recognized by the international publication Latin Lawyer as one of the leading law firms in Brazil. Partner David Rechulski was individually recognized for his practice in Anti-Corruption Investigations and Compliance.
Análise Advocacia – 2025
The practice of David Rechulski, Advogados was once again recognized by Análise Advocacia, Brazil’s most prestigious legal publication. In its 2025 edition, the firm was ranked 1st in the Specialized Criminal Law category and 2nd in the Specialized Compliance category. The firm also stood out as one of the most admired in nine economic sectors: Commerce, Construction and Engineering, Electric Energy, Financial, Machinery and Equipment, Paper and Pulp, Perfumery and Cosmetics, Steel and Mining, and Transport and Logistics.
Análise Advocacia – 2025
Founding partner David Rechulski was once again recognized by Análise Advocacia as one of the most admired lawyers in the Specialized Criminal Law category, being the only attorney in this area to occupy the first position for 17 consecutive years. He was also recognized for his practice in the Specialized Compliance category and stood out in nine economic sectors (Commerce, Construction and Engineering, Electric Energy, Financial, Machinery and Equipment, Paper and Pulp, Perfumery and Cosmetics, Steel and Mining, and Transport and Logistics).
Análise Advocacia – 2025
Partner Ricardo Pagés was ranked for the seventh consecutive year amongst the most admired lawyers in the Specialized Criminal Law category. Attorney Juliana Makiyama was also recommended in the Specialized Criminal Law category and received notable recognition in the Financial sector.
Best Lawyers – 2025
David Rechulski, Advogados was once again recognized in the 2025 edition of the prestigious international publication Best Lawyers. Founding partner David Rechulski has been recognized for the fifth consecutive year in the “Corporate Criminal Law” area.
Chambers Brasil 2024: Transactional
David Rechulski, Advogados, for the third consecutive year, has been recognized by the international publication Chambers and Partners in the area of Crisis Management, being the only boutique law firm ranked in this category in Brazil.
Chambers Brasil 2024: Transactional
Our founding partner, David Rechulski, was also recognized by Chambers & Partners, achieving the first position of the new ranking, which individually highlights the most outstanding and leading professionals in the area of Crisis Management.
Best Lawyers in Brazil – 2024
David Rechulski, Advogados has been recognized by in the 2024 edition of Best Lawyers. Our founding partner, David Rechulski, has also been acknowledged, for the 4th consecutive year, in Corporate Criminal Law.
Análise Advocacia 2023/2024
David Rechulski, Advogados was recognized, for another consecutive year, in 1st place as the most admired specialized law firm in Criminal Law in the Análise Advocacia ranking (Brazilian most respected legal publication) and in Compliance. The law firm was also named among the most admired in 8 economic sectors (Energy, Pharmaceutical, Financial, Machinery and Equipment, Pulp and Paper, Cosmetics, Steel and Mining, Transport and Logistics).
Análise Advocacia 2023/2024
Founding partner David Rechulski was once again ranked in Análise Advocacia yearbook (Brazilian most respected legal publication) as one of the most admired specialized lawyers in Criminal Law and Compliance. David Rechulski has been ranked 1st as the most admired specialized lawyer in Criminal Law, having been recognized in all editions of the yearbook.
Análise Advocacia 2023/2024
Partner Ricardo Pagés was recognized for the sixth consecutive year among the most admired specialized lawyers in Criminal Law by Análise Advocacia yearbook (Brazilian most respected legal publication). Partner Renato Smituc receives was also recognized in the 2023/2024 edition as one of the most admired specialized lawyers by the Paper and Pulp industry.
The Legal 500 – Latin America 2024
Once again, David Rechulski, Advogados was recognized and recommended by the international ranking The Legal 500 – Latin America in the “White-collar crime and investigations” area.
The Legal 500 – Latin America 2024
The founding partner David Rechulski was mentioned again by the international ranking The Legal 500 – Latin America as Leading Individual in the “White-collar crime and investigations” area, as a result of the recognition and exceptional endorsement of its peers and clients regarding the quality of its legal practice and solid reputation in the area, thus appearing as one of the market leaders in the white-collar crime and investigation segment.
The Legal 500 – Latin America 2024
The partners Ricardo Küpper Pagés and Valeska Pinto were individually recommended by the international ranking The Legal 500 – Latin America in the “White-collar crime and investigations” area. Also, the lawyer Juliana Makiyama was recommended and listed as Rising Star, considering her frequently and major contributions recognized by her peers and clients.
Latin Lawyer 250 2024
David Rechulski, Advogados is one of the recommended law firms by the international publication Latin Lawyer 250 in Anti-corruption investigations and compliance. Partner David Rechulski is also individually recognized by the publication.
Chambers Global 2024
Chambers & Partners legal publication, in its Global 2024 edition, once again has given important recognition to David Rechulski, Advogados for its practice in Crisis Management, being for the second consecutive year the only boutique law firm in Brazil amongst those recommended.
Leaders League 2024
David Rechulski, Advogados, for the fifth consecutive year, has been recognized by the international publication Leaders League in the categories of ‘White Collar Crime’ and ‘Compliance’, standing out as one of the leading law firms in Brazil in these practices.
Chambers Brazil 2024
For another consecutive year, David Rechulski, Advogados has received recognition by the renowned international publication Chambers & Partners, in the Brazil 2024 edition, for its practice in “Dispute Resolution: White-Collar Crime”.
Chambers Brazil 2024
Founding partner David Rechulski has received recognition for the fourth consecutive year by the international publication Chambers & Partners, Brazil 2024 edition, amongst the most admired criminal lawyers for his notable practice in “Dispute Resolution: White-Collar Crime”.
Chambers Brazil 2024
Partner Ricardo Pagés has also received recognition from the international publication Chambers & Partners, Brazil 2024 edition, in “Dispute Resolution: White-Collar Crime”.
Análise Advocacia Regional – 2024
David Reckulski, Advogados was once again ranked amongst the most admired specialized law firms in the greater area of São Paulo by the publication Análise Regional.
Análise Diversidade e Inclusão – 2024
David Rechulski, Advogados was once again recognized by Brazilian legal publication Análise Advocacia Diversidade e Inclusão 2024 among the law firms that adopt initiatives aimed at promoting diversity and inclusion principles in their practice.
Análise Advocacia 2023/2024
David Rechulski, Advogados was recognized, for another consecutive year, in 1st place as the most admired specialized law firm in Criminal Law in the Análise Advocacia ranking (Brazilian most respected legal publication) and in Compliance. The law firm was also named among the most admired in 8 economic sectors (Energy, Pharmaceutical, Financial, Machinery and Equipment, Pulp and Paper, Cosmetics, Steel and Mining, Transport and Logistics).
Análise Advocacia 2023/2024
Founding partner David Rechulski was once again ranked in Análise Advocacia yearbook (Brazilian most respected legal publication) as one of the most admired specialized lawyers in Criminal Law and Compliance. David Rechulski has been ranked 1st as the most admired specialized lawyer in Criminal Law, having been recognized in all editions of the yearbook.
Análise Advocacia 2023/2024
Partner Ricardo Pagés was recognized for the sixth consecutive year among the most admired specialized lawyers in Criminal Law by Análise Advocacia yearbook (Brazilian most respected legal publication). Partner Renato Smituc receives was also recognized in the 2023/2024 edition as one of the most admired specialized lawyers by the Paper and Pulp industry.
Chambers Brazil – 2023
For the second consecutive year, David Rechulski, Advogados is the only boutique law firm recognized by the international publication Chambers and Partners in the “Chambers Brazil 2023” guide in the category of “Crisis Management”.
Análise Advocacia Regional – 2023
For another consecutive year, David Rechulski, Advogados was recognized in 1st place as the most admired specialized law firm in the greater area of São Paulo.
Global Law Experts e Global Advisory Experts – 2023
David Rechulski is Global Law Experts and Global Advisory Experts’ exclusively recommended Economic Crime Law expert in Brazil.
Chambers Brazil – 2023
In addition to the recognition given by Chambers & Partners in its Global Ranking to David Rechulski, Advogados in Crisis Management, our law firm was, once again, recognized by the international publication in its Brazil Guide 2023 in White-Collar Crime.
Chambers Brazil – 2023
Founding partner David Rechulski, who has been ranked by Chambers and Partners’ Brazil Guide since its inaugural edition, was, for the third consecutive year, recognized as one of the most admired lawyers in the country in White-Collar Crime.
Chambers Brazil – 2023
Partner Ricardo Küpper Pagés also had, for another year, his law practice recognized by Chambers and Partners’ Brazil Guide in White-Collar Crime.
Leaders League – 2023
For another consecutive year, David Rechulski, Advogados was recognized by international publication Leaders League among the most prominent law firms in Brazil in White Collar Crime and Compliance areas.
Chambers Global – 2023
Following David Rechulski, Advogados’ recognition by Chambers & Partners Brazil 2022 edition in crisis management – being it the only boutique firm in Brazil specialized in this area –, the international publication now highlights David Rechulski, Advogados in its Global edition, which ranks top lawyers and law firms in more than 200 jurisdictions worldwide, including it among the most specialized law firms in crisis management area.
Global 100 – 2023
David Rechulski, Advogados was recognized once again by the Global 100 international publication as Criminal Law Firm of the Year – Brazil in 2023.
Best Lawyers in Brazil – 2023
Law firm David Rechulski, Advogados received new recognition in the international publication Best Lawyers, with 2 lawyers recognized in “Corporate Criminal Law” in its 2023 edition. Founding partner David Rechulski was recognized for the 4th consecutive year and partner Ricardo Pagés for the 2nd year in a row.
The Legal 500 – Latin America 2023
Once again, David Rechulski, Advogados was recognized and recommended by the international ranking The Legal 500 – Latin America in the “White-collar crime and investigations” area.
The Legal 500 – Latin America 2023
The founding partner David Rechulski was mentioned again by the international ranking The Legal 500 – Latin America as Leading Individual in the “White-collar crime and investigations” area, as a result of the recognition and exceptional endorsement of its peers and clients regarding the quality of its legal practice and solid reputation in the area, thus appearing as one of the market leaders in the white-collar crime and investigation segment.
The Legal 500 – Latin America 2023
The partners Ricardo Küpper Pagés, Valeska Pinto and Mariana Drumond were individually recommended by the international ranking The Legal 500 – Latin America in the “White-collar crime and investigations” area. Also, the lawyer Juliana Makiyama was recommended and listed as Rising Star, considering her frequently and major contributions recognized by her peers and clients.
Latin Lawyer 250 2023
David Rechulski, Advogados is one of the recommended law firms by the international publication Latin Lawyer 250 in Anti-corruption investigations and compliance. Partner David Rechulski is also individually recognized by the publication.
Análise Advocacia 2022
David Rechulski, Advogados was recognized, for another consecutive year, in 1st place as the most admired specialized law firm in Criminal Law in the Análise Advocacia ranking (Brazilian most respected legal publication) and in 2nd place in Compliance. The law firm was also named among the most admired in 10 economic sectors (Automotive and part, Building and decoration material, Electric energy, Financial, Insurance, Perfurmery and Cosmetics, Pulp and paper, Steel and mining, Telecommunications and Transport and logistic).
Análise Advocacia 2022
Founding partner David Rechulski was once again ranked in Análise Advocacia yearbook (Brazilian most respected legal publication) as one of the most admired specialized lawyers in Criminal Law and Compliance. David Rechulski has been ranked 1st as the most admired specialized lawyer in Criminal Law, having been recognized in all editions of the yearbook.
Análise Advocacia 2022
Partner Ricardo Pagés was recognized for the fifth consecutive year among the most admired specialized lawyers in Criminal Law by Análise Advocacia yearbook (Brazilian most respected legal publication). Partner Juliana Makiyama receives the same recognition in the 2022 edition as one of the most admired specialized lawyers in the criminal area.
Chambers Brazil 2022: Transactional
David Rechulski, Advogados was the only specialized boutique law firm ranked by the renowned international publication Chambers and Partners in the new area of Crisis Management. The publication highlighted that “the firm is extraordinary in the field of crisis management, as well all other fields in which they practice”, as well as that “David Rechulski, Advogados’ biggest differential is their preventive practice, anticipating and avoiding problems that might cause a crisis” and that“the partners have a business-focused attitude, something not commonly found in criminal lawyers”.
Specifically, in relation to the founding partner David Rechulski, the publication highlighted him being an “extraordinary lawyer with a strategic outlook on business, thorough understanding of criminal procedure and who easily grasps the client’s needs” and that “has the rare ability of connecting business strategy with legal strategy”, as well as that “[he] stands out because of his deep knowledge in strategic matters and in crisis management”. Also, one client stated that “I consider him the best criminal lawyer in the country, not just for his knowledge of criminal law, but because of his interest in understanding the client’s business”.
The publication also highlighted partner Ricardo Küpper Pagés, who was recognized as an “excellent lawyer with strategic commercial awareness and who dedicates himself to the client and to the solution of their problems”, as well as a “very focused young lawyer with great knowledge and quick to respond”.
Análise Diversidade 2022
David Rechulski, Advogados was recognized by the publication “Diversidade e Inclusão” (Diversity and Inclusion) of Análise Advocacia as one of the firms that has diversity and inclusion practices in its team, through policies and initiatives in such areas.
The Legal 500 2022
David Rechulski, Advogados is ranked in the renowned international publication The Legal 500 in the area of White Collar Crime and Investigations.
Partner David Rechulski is recognized as one of the Leading Individuals lawyer in White Collar Crime and Investigations by the renowned international publication The Legal 500.
Best Lawyers 2022
David Rechulski, Advogados have received a new highlight in the area of Corporate Criminal Law by the international publication Best Lawyer.The partner Ricardo Küpper Pagés was also recognized in the category for his work in the Corporate Criminal Law.
The founding partner David Rechulski was recognized by the international publication Best Lawyers, for the third year in a row, for his outstanding work in the Corporate Criminal Law in Brazil.
Leaders League 2022
David Rechulski, Advogados was ranked by the international publication Leaders League as highly recommended firm in White-Collar Crime and for its Valuable Practice in Compliance.
Chambers “Brazil Guide 2022”
The international publication Chambers and Partners ranked David Rechulski, Advogados as a renowned award-winning firm in the area of Dispute Resolution: White-Collar Crime, with a highlight to the skills in represent clients in many areas (corporate criminal law, fraud, corruption, financial crimes, administrative cases and digital crimes).
The founding partner David Rechulski was ranked, in one more year, by the international publication Chambers and Partners as a specialized lawyer in the area of Dispute Resolution: White-Collar Crime, highlighting his skills in corporate criminal law advising domestic and international clients.
The international publication recognized the partner Ricardo Küpper Pagés as a specialized lawyer in the Brazil Guide in Dispute Resolution: White-Collar Crime, also highlighting the clients endorse for his work.
Latin Lawyer 250 2022
The international publication Latin Lawyer 250 recommends David Rechulski, Advogados as one of the leading Latin American law firms in Anti-corruption investigations and compliance.
Global 100 2022
David Rechulski, Advogados was recognized by the Global 100 international publication as Criminal Law Firm of the Year – Brazil in 2022.
The founding partner David Rechulski was recognized by the Global 100 international publication as Leading Specialist Criminal Lawyer of the Year.
Global Law Experts 2022 Handbook 2022
The firm and the founding partner David Rechulski was recommended in Criminal Law in Brazil by the international publication of Global Law Experts.
Análise Advocacia 2021
David Rechulski, Advogados is ranked in 1st place in Specialized Criminal Law and in 2nd place in Specialized Compliance, besides being admired by ten economic sectors.
Análise Advocacia 2021
Partner David Rechulski is recognized by Analise Advocacia yearbook amongst the most admired lawyers, being ranked in 1st place in Specialized Criminal Law and in 2nd place in Specialized Compliance categories. Partner Ricardo Pagés is also ranked amongst the most admired lawyers in the Specialized Criminal Law category.
Advisory Excellence 2021
David Rechulski is Advisory Excellence’s exclusively recommended Economic Crime Law expert in Brazil.
Chambers Brazil 2021
Partner David Rechulski is ranked in the inaugural edition of Chambers Brazil 2021 guide, from the renowned international publication Chambers and Partners, as one of the most recognized and admired lawyers in Dispute Resolution: White-Collar Crime.
Global Law
The 2021 publication recognized the lawyer and the firm as one of the best in Brazil in corporate criminal law.
Global Law Experts 2021
12th Annual GLE Awards recognized the firm as one of the best in Brazil criminal law.
Best Lawyers
The 2021 publication recognized the lawyer and the firm as one of the best in Brazil in corporate criminal law.
Leaders League 2021
David Rechulski, Advogados was ranked by international publication Leaders League as one of the best law firms in corporate criminal law and compliance in Brazil.
Corporate INTL Global Awards Winner 2021
David Rechulski, Advogados was awarded by international publication Corporate INTL as crime law firm of the year in Brazil.
Leaders in Law Global Awards 2021
The partner David Rechulski was recognized by the international publication Leaders in Law as Criminal Lawyer of the Year in Brazil (2021).
Prêmio Análise Advocacia 2020
Award – The Most Admired in Law – granted by Análise Editorial Magazine in the Criminal Category to the lawyer David Rechulski and the law firm David Rechulski, Advogados.
Leaders League 2020
David Rechulski, Advogados was ranked by international publication Leaders League as one of the best law firms in corporate criminal law and compliance in Brazil.
Global Law Experts 2020
11th Annual GLE Awards recognized the firm as one of the best in Brazil in corporate criminal law.
Leaders in Law
The honorary professional organization of the Global Award Leaders in Law 2020 granted the award to the founding partner of the firm of Criminal Lawyer of the year in Brazil.
Leaders in Law
The honorary professional organization of the Global Award Leaders in Law gave the office the winner of the year award.
Best Lawyers
The 2020 publication recognized the lawyer and the firm as one of the best in Brazil in corporate criminal law.
Corporate INTL Global Awards Winner 2020
David Rechulski, Advogados was awarded by international publication Corporate INTL as economic crime law firm of the year in Brazil.
Prêmio Análise Advocacia 2019
The Most Admired in Law – granted by Análise Editorial Magazine in the Criminal Category to the lawyer David Rechulski and the law firm David Rechulski, Advogados.
Prêmio Top Lawyears 2019
Nomination of David Rechulski, Advogados as one of the best Criminal Law firms in the country.
Prêmio Análise Advocacia 2018
The Most Admired in Law – granted by Análise Editorial Magazine in the Criminal Category to the lawyer David Rechulski and the law firm David Rechulski, Advogados.
Prêmio Análise Advocacia 2017
The Most Admired in Law – granted by Análise Editorial Magazine in the Criminal Category to the lawyer David Rechulski and the law firm David Rechulski, Advogados.
Publicação TOP LAWYERS
Nomination of David Rechulski, Advogados as one of the best Criminal Law firms in the country.
Prêmio Análise Advocacia 2016
The Most Admired in Law – granted by Análise Editorial Magazine in the Criminal Category to the lawyer David Rechulski and the law firm David Rechulski, Advogados.
Prêmio Análise Advocacia 2015
The Most Admired in Law – granted by Análise Editorial Magazine in the Criminal Category to the lawyer David Rechulski and the law firm David Rechulski, Advogados.
Publicação TOP LAWYERS
Nomination of David Rechulski, Advogados as one of the best Criminal Law firms in the country.
Prêmio Análise Advocacia 2014
The Most Admired in Law – granted by Análise Editorial Magazine in the Criminal Category to the lawyer David Rechulski and the law firm David Rechulski, Advogados.
Prêmio Análise Advocacia 2013
The Most Admired in Law in the Criminal Category – granted by Análise Editorial Magazine to the lawyer David Rechulski and the law firm David Rechulski, Advogados.
Troféu Latin American Quality Awards 2013
Granted by Latin American Quality Institute – Panama.
Prêmio Análise Advocacia 2012
The Most Admired in Law – granted by Análise Editorial Magazine in the Criminal Category to the lawyer David Rechulski and the law firm David Rechulski, Advogados.
Troféu Latin American Quality Awards 2012
Latin American Quality Awards Trophy– 2012 – granted by Latin American Quality Institute – Panama.
Prêmio Análise Advocacia 2011
The Most Admired in Law – granted by Análise Editorial Magazine
in the Criminal Category to the lawyer David Rechulski and the law firm David Rechulski, Advogados.
Prêmio Análise Advocacia 2010
The Most Admired in Law – granted by Análise Editorial Magazine
in the Criminal Category to the lawyer David Rechulski and the law firm David Rechulski, Advogados.
Análise Advocacia 2009
The Most Admired in Law – granted by Análise Advocacia in the Criminal Category to the lawyer David Rechulski and the law firm David Rechulski, Advogados.
Troféu Top Of Business Nacional 2009
“Top Of Business National Trophy 2009”, awarded by Top of Business Magazine to national companies that contribute to the development of the country.
Análise Advocacia 2008
The Most Admired in Law – granted by Análise Advocacia in the Criminal Category to the lawyer David Rechulski and the law firm David Rechulski, Advogados.
Marketing & Negócios Internacional
“Marketing & Negócios Internacional”, in the category “Business Highlight of the Year – Legal Counseling” – 17. edition – 2008 – by the Associação dos Empresários do Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina, Paraná e Mercosul.
Análise Advocacia 2007
The Most Admired in Law – granted by Análise Advocacia in the Criminal Category to the lawyer David Rechulski and the law firm David Rechulski, Advogados.
