Reale Advogados Associados has emerged as a reference point in the Brazilian legal market for companies seeking highly specialised and individualised legal representation. Operating as a boutique law firm, Reale Advogados is based in São Paulo and is known for its focus on complex and high-impact cases.

The firm’s business crime practice is rooted in decades of academic rigour and real-world experience, advising corporations and executives across various industries – offering both defensive representation in criminal proceedings and preventative consulting to mitigate legal risks. Its strength lies in selectivity – by taking on fewer cases, its professionals can devote more time to each one, crafting strategies that are not only legally sound but commercially sensible.

Dr Antoneli’s academic foundation is among the most robust in Brazil. He holds a law degree and a postgraduate specialisation in criminal law and criminal procedure law from Mackenzie Presbyterian University. He also holds a Master’s degree in criminal law from University of São Paulo (Largo de São Francisco Law School), Brazil’s most prestigious legal institution. In addition to his formal education, he has authored various articles on tax crimes and co-authored the book “Commentaries on the Criminal Misdemeanors Law”, cementing his status as a thought leader in business crime.

He is a member of the AASP (São Paulo Lawyers Association) and has been consistently recognised by Brazil’s top legal publications. He was named one of the most admired criminal law attorneys by Revista Análise Advocacia every year from 2018–2025, and by Best Lawyers in 2024 and 2025 for his contributions to corporate criminal law.

Dr Antoneli’s client portfolio includes Tereos Sugar & Energy, BP Bioenergy and Dow Chemical Company, among other corporate clients. The nature of the firm’s work often involves intricate matters of tax evasion, environmental crimes, financial fraud and corporate compliance. Reale Advogados has frequently had to pivot its legal strategy in response to Brazil’s shifting governmental policies, particularly in areas where criminal enforcement priorities swing between environmental protection and financial crimes. This proactive, agile approach to legal strategy has become a hallmark of Reale Advogados’ business crime practice. To this end, the firm invests heavily in staying current with legislation and judicial interpretation – thereby equipping its lawyers with the foresight to provide preventative advice that shields clients from unforeseen liabilities.

In addition to its core focus on business crime, Reale Advogados, under Dr Antoneli’s guidance, has cultivated industry-specific knowledge in the areas of sugar and alcohol, electrical energy, as well as agriculture and livestock. These sectors represent some of Brazil’s most vital economic pillars, and each presents unique regulatory and legal challenges.