Rafael is a member of Reed Smith’s Regulatory & Investigations practice group. He is a dual-qualified attorney (NY/US and Brazil) whose practice focuses on complex legal issues across the globe, particularly in the U.S., Europe, and Latin America. His practice focuses on internal and government investigations related to transnational corruption, cartel, export controls, and other unlawful conduct, such as money laundering, fraud, and sexual harassment, as well as cross-border disputes and transactions. Those matters involve interactions with multiple regulators and issues regarding the interplay between anti-corruption laws, antitrust, data protection, privilege, and legal disputes in different jurisdictions.
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Awards & Recognition
- Rafael Szmid enjoys an impressive reputation for his practice encompassing transitional corruption, fraud, money laundering and cartel matters. Peers describe him as “smart, very hardworking and responsive.” Who’s Who Legal, 2023
- “Smart and very hardworking” Rafael receives enthusiastic praise from market sources who comment on his “sharp, strategic thinking,” “responsiveness,” and his ability to look for non-obvious solutions.” Who’s Who Legal, 2022
- Rafael is “a rising star in this area,” who is praised by clients as being “very technical, charming and hands on.” Who’s Who Legal, 2021
- Winner of the Client Choice Award (in association with Lexology), Competition, 2021
- Future Leader, Investigations, Global Investigation Review, Who’s Who Legal, 2019-2023
- Future Leader, Competition, Global Competition Review, Who’s Who Legal, 2021
- Shortlisted for a Best Ph.D. Dissertation Award, University of Sao Paulo, 2021