Founded by young lawyers João Pedro Drummond and Thúlio Guilherme Nogueira, DNA Penal has established itself in São Paulo as a new benchmark in economic criminal law, offering qualified, technical legal services that are up-to-date with the latest market trends for the Southeast region of Brazil.
Both partners combine expertise acquired in renowned law firms across the country, accumulating more than a decade of experience in high-profile cases and assisting companies from various sectors of the economy.
Thúlio stands out for his academic background, with a master’s degree in Procedural Law from the Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais (PUC Minas) and a specialization in Economic and European Criminal Law from the University of Coimbra. He is also the author of the book “Entre o Incentivo e a Coerção nos Acordos Penais: a Necessidade de Estruturação de Critérios de Voluntariedade”, published by Marcial Pons.
João Pedro brings a multidisciplinary perspective, with specializations in Criminal Law from the Rio de Janeiro State University (UERJ) and in Compliance from the University of Coimbra. He also has a post-graduate degree in Business Management from Fundação Dom Cabral (FDC), which helps to improve his executive training and broadens his vision of corporate business.
DNA Penal adapts to the dynamics of today’s legal market, which demands a proactive and efficient approach. “The modern lawyer needs more than just mastery of the law. Strategic decisions need to be guided by market demands, seeking innovation, focusing on the client and business development with a holistic vision”, says João Pedro.“Understanding the complexity of each case, taking into account the particularities of each client, is fundamental to providing complete solutions and excellent service throughout the entire journey”, Thúlio adds.
With strategic partnerships established in the main commercial centers of Brazil, Drummond & Nogueira Advocacia Penal offers personalized advice for individuals and companies, consolidating itself in the market as a synonym for modern and dynamic law, based on the values acquired by its founders in the country’s main legal schools.
