Leonardo Kozlowski
Associate
leonardo.kozlowski@saudlaw.com
T +55 21 3558 0570
M +55 21 97211 6837
Leonardo advises local and international clients in Corporate and Compliance matters. He has significant experience in compliance counseling regarding Anti-Money Laundering as well as Anti-Corruption laws, including internal investigations, due diligence related to M&A transactions and implementing compliance programs. Mr. Kozlowski has advised clients in diverse markets, such as automotive, luxury, technology, crypto, energy, education, and oil & gas. He also has large experience in litigation, having advised in administrative proceedings and arbitration cases. He has worked in multinational law firms.
Education
- Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro – UFRJ (JD Equivalent)
- Graduate Degree in Digital law developed by the State University
of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ) and the Institute of Technology and Society (ITS)
- Extension Course in Finance developed by COPPEAD UFRJ
Languages
Portuguese, English, Spanish and French
Experience
- Assisted clients on money laundering administrative proceedings (Processo Administrativo Sancionador – PAS) from different sectors, such as automotive and luxury brands.
- Risk Assessment and development of a compliance program for an energy conglomerate.
- Assisted in the preparation of legal opinions related to the international sanctions applicable to Brazilian law.
- Conducted internal investigations with several clients regarding the Car Wash Operation.
- Internal training regarding Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Corruption and Compliance for several clients.
- Prepared legal opinions for crypto and technology clients regarding the compliance with Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Corruption laws in Brazil.
- Conducted due diligence on joint ventures, business partners and commercial consultants for clients from different sectors.
- Worked on several internal investigations involving allegations of fraud, corruption, and harassment in Brazil.
- Assisted in the preparation of Anti-Money Laundering internal policies and procedures for clients in the sports bets sector.