Ivan Santiago
Expertise
Profile
With a focus on Corporate Criminal Law, Ivan Santiago stands out for his extensive professional and academic experience.
Throughout his career, he has worked on contentious, defensive, and proactive matters, with emphasis on private corporate investigations and legal advisory services.
In academia, he has been a professor at PUC-Rio since 1999, teaching both undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Law. He holds a Master’s degree in Criminal Sciences (2002) and is the author of the book “Corporate Criminal Liability under the Environmental Crimes Law” (Lúmen Júris, 2005).
He is also a member of the Brazilian Institute of Criminal Sciences (IBCCRIM) and the Permanent Committee on Criminal Law at the Brazilian Bar Association (IAB). Ivan was recognized by Análise Advocacia 2021 as one of the most admired lawyers in the country:
5th place – Criminal Law
3rd place – Pharmaceutical Sector
5th place – State of Rio de Janeiro
Experience
With nearly 30 years of experience in Criminal Law, Ivan is recognized for his work in private corporate investigations, strategic criminal defense, and preventive legal advisory, providing proactive legal solutions to companies and individuals in complex and sensitive matters.
Education
UERJ – Bachelor of Laws
Universidade Candido Mendes – Master’s Degree in Criminal Sciences