Francisco de Assis e Silva

Francisco de Assis e Silva is the legal director of J&F, the parent company of JBS, and is known for his involvement in high-profile legal matters, including the notorious Operation Lava Jato. He played a crucial role in negotiating the leniency agreement for J&F following the company's scandals, navigating significant legal challenges alongside the Batista brothers. Recently, he has been implicated in an investigation concerning the alleged sale of judicial decisions in Piauí, where he reportedly received substantial payments from a lobbyist.