Leveraging his experience abroad and his fluency in four languages, Rafael Ribeiro has significant experience conducting international internal investigations and representing clients in cross-border disputes. He currently is part of the senior team of Hogan Lovells lawyers conducting two of the largest anti-corruption investigations in Latin America, focusing on allegations of corruption in the energy sector.

Rafael understands cultural nuances and is able to communicate effectively with witnesses, which are indispensable assets in a successful internal investigation. Rafael also understands his clients' needs and has been called a "business lawyer" who has a "good way of seeing the business picture and empathizing with the client and the case." Chambers USA has described Rafael as "developing a fine reputation for his work in the international arbitration arena," noting that "he is also recognized for adept counsel in internal investigations and in class action litigation."

Rafael is regularly invited to speak and write on issues relating to compliance, internal investigations, and international dispute resolution.