Mattos Filho offers a comprehensive public law service that encompasses advisory work on public procurement, administrative contracts and transactions in regulated sector, as well as matters before governmental authorities and regulatory agencies, administrative sanctioning proceedings and judicial lawsuits. Thiago Luis Sombra, a specialist in public law, anti-corruption, and technology, is skilled at representing clients before regulatory agencies, Courts of Accounts and other public authorities regarding administrative sanctions, settlements and court proceedings. Other noteworthy practitioners include Adriano Drummond Trindade, who focuses on the mining sector, and Eduardo Costa Guerra, who handles public law and infrastructure matters.
Public law and regulation in Brazil
Mattos Filho
Autres avocats clés:
Thiago Luís Sombra; Adriano Drummond Trindade; Eduardo Costa Guerra
Les références
‘Customer focus. Quick response. Teamwork and good technical quality.’
Principaux clients
Concessionária do Aeroporto Internacional de Confins
Proquogel Química
Biogen
Rio Aquatics
Lithium Ionic Corp.
Starlink
DP World; Empresa Brasileira de Terminais Portuários S.A
Huaxin Cement Co. Ltd.
Google Brasil Internet Ltda.
Banco Bradesco S.A.
Banco BTG Pactual S.A.
Pearson Education do Brasil
IBM Indústria de Máquinas e Serviços
Kinetic Pressure Control Limited
Valaris Limited (Ensco/Pride) Enel Brasil
Enel Brasil Oracle
Oracle
Acciona
BHP Billiton
Mitsui & Co Ltd
Ero Copper Corp.
G Mining Ventures
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Enel Brasil on several administrative proceedings before the Judiciary, the Brazilian Electricity Regulatory Agency (ANEEL), and the Federal Court of Auditors (TCU) regarding the impact of severe weather conditions on the electric energy distribution infrastructure in São Paulo during 2023 and 2024 .
- Advised Pearson Education on all its dozens of bids and public procurements, including major cases as successfully advising a R$150m public tender.
- Advised BHP Billiton on a milestone settlement of the Mariana tailings dam disaster in 2015.
Piquet, Magaldi e Guedes Advogados
Public contracts, procurement, government affairs, and litigation concerning public law issues are all key areas of activity for Piquet, Magaldi e Guedes Advogados' well-established practice, which is highlighted for its 'strong presence in control bodies, notably TCU (the Federal Court of Accounts)'. The group attracts regular instructions from major construction companies, public service concessionaires, port terminal companies, prominent associations, and public administrators. Arthur Lima Guedes, who acts for domestic and foreign clients on matters under the control of the Federal Court of Accounts, and Gilberto Mendes Calasans Gomes, who focuses on administrative litigation before the Courts of Accounts and contractual management, jointly oversee the department.
Responsables de la pratique:
Arthur Lima Guedes; Gilberto Calasans Gomes
Autres avocats clés:
Vitória Costa Damasceno; Mariana Carvalho
Les références
‘Specialists in public law and with a strong presence in control bodies, notably TCU, strengthen this office.’
‘Arthur Lima Guedes is a highly qualified professional, with extensive knowledge of public law and experience in regulated sectors. He has availability and strategic business vision.’
‘The team of lawyers identified an alternative legal procedure strategy that allowed for a quick, positive resolution of the issue that affected me.’
Principaux clients
Associação Brasileira dos Terminais Portuários (ABTP)
Concessionária Rota do Oeste (CRO)
Concessionária Rio-Teresópolis S.A. (CRT)
Techint Engenharia e Construção S/A
Andrade Gutierrez Engenharia S.A.
VLI Multimodal S/A
Bandeirantes Deicmar Logística Integrada S.A.
Board of Directors for Attorney’s Fees (CCHA)
Members of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Ambassadors)
Construtora Barbosa Mello
Vports Autoridade Portuária S.A.
ABRAPP – Associação Brasileira das Entidades Fechadas de Previdência Complementar (Brazilian Association of Closed Complementary Welfare Entities) and SINDAPP – Sindicato Nacional
ADM do Brasil Ltda.
Construções e Comércio Camargo Corrêa S.A.
Odebrecht S.A. and Construtora Norberto Odebrecht S.A.
Galvão Engenharia S.A.
Construtora Camargo Correa S.A., Construtora Andrade Gutierrez S.A. and Siemens do Brasil S.A. (Consortium Metrosal)
Álya Construtora S.A.
JBS S.A.
Pérola S.A.
Former executives of Petróleo Brasileiro S.A.
Arteris S.A.
Tratenge Engenharia Ltda.
Triunfo Logística
Capgemini Brasil and Capgemini América Latina
Sindicato Nacional da Indústria da Construção Pesada (SINICON)
Associação Brasileira de Concessionária de Rodovias (ABCR)
Fospar S.A. – Terminal de fertilizantes do Porto de Paranaguá
Siscon Consultoria de Sistemas Ltda.
Andrade Gutierrez, Odebrecht and GE (Consortium Eclusa do Lajeado)
Hangar Empreendimentos and Globo Engenharia (Consortium Orla-Piatã)
Concessionária BR-040 S.A. – Via040
ECOVIX Construções Oceânicas S.A.
Nova Engevix Engenharia
Temape – Terminais Marítimos de Pernambuco S/A
Santos Brasil Participações S.A.
Apsis Consultoria Empresarial Ltda
Procomp Amazônia Indústria Ltda.
CMT Engenharia EIRELI
Deltan Martinazzo Dallagnol
Consortium Congonhas Airport, formed by Construtora OAS S.A., Construções e Comércio Camargo Corrêa S.A and Galvão Engenharia
FDS Engenharia S.A.
Marítima Petróleo e Engenharia Ltda.
Interstate Union of Audiovisual Industry – SICAV
Wilson Sons Terminais & Logistica Ltda.
Principaux dossiers
- Providing legal counsel to Grupo Novapar regarding the renegotiation of a leniency agreement signed in 2019 with CGU and AGU.
- Assisted Concessionária Rio-Teresópolis (CRT) in a consensual resolution process in the newly created Negotiation and Dispute Resolution Chamber (COMPOR) of ANTT, aiming for an agreement regarding fines imposed by the agency, which were exorbitant and disproportionate to the alleged infraction.
MJ Alves Burle e Viana Advogados
With experience that spans the Federal Superior Courts, the Federal Auditing Court, governmental agencies such as the SEC, legislative bodies, and arbitration and mediation chambers, MJ Alves Burle e Viana Advogados is adept at handling a variety of administrative proceedings for a diversity of clients. Founding partner Marcos Joaquim Gonçalves Alves has a strong track record in proceedings before the superior courts, including in matters of public, tax and administrative law. Alan Flores Viana has considerable experience in negotiations and settlement agreements before public agencies, while Fernanda Burle provides key expertise in international trade, tax and corporate law. Adriana Rocha Abrão is another name to note for public law matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
Marcos Joaquim Gonçalves Alves; Fernanda Burle; Alan Flores Viana; Andresa dos Santos Sena; Adriana Rocha Abrão
Autres avocats clés:
Oswaldo Othon de Pontes Saraiva Neto; Ana Carolina Georges e Castro
Les références
‘MJ Alves Burle e Viana Advogados stands out in Brazil for its innovative and pioneering approach to legal advocacy. With a team from several areas, it works where law and public laws meet, changing the regulatory landscape. The firm combines technical expertise, a unique plan and active action with regulatory agencies and courts. It offers tailor-made solutions, bringing legal certainty and clarity to large businesses. It stands out for combining legal consultancy with strong actions in the sector, increasing its impact on the market.’
‘Adriana Rocha Abrão stands out for her solid track record, technical expertise and innovative approach to law. She combines clear vision and practice to solve legal problems. Her work goes beyond the ordinary, anticipating changes, reducing risks and improving compliance with regulations in companies. Recognised for her good communication skills, Adriana is dedicated to building bridges that facilitate the defence of business interests. Her leadership makes her an example in the national legal market.’
‘Alan Flores Viana is the name to look for at the firm. This professional has strong experience in highly complex cases before the Supreme Federal Court and the Superior Court of Justice, in addition to experience in legal practice/government relations with the Legislative and Executive branches of the Brazilian government.’
Principaux clients
Alupar Investimento S/A
Co-irmaõs Participações LTDA.
Oeste Sul Empreendimentos Imobiliários S.A.
ASOEC – Associação Salgado de Oliveira de Educação e Cultura
TV Ômega LTDA.
TV GAZETA
CiX Citizen Experience S/A
IBATT – Instituto Brasileiro de Arbitragem e Transação Tributárias
IBT – Instituto Brasileiro de Teatro
Opalus S/A A010.21 Participações S/A
BYD do Brasil LTDA.
TAV Brasil Empresa Brasileira de Trens de Alta Velocidade SPE S.A.
Tempo e Energia S.A.
Empresa Brasileira de Participação – CEBEPÊ
Tangho Green Canada Inc.
Banco BESA S/A
ALTA – Associação Latino-Americana e do Caribe de Transporte Aéreo
Gol Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes
Azul Linhas Aéreas
Principaux dossiers
- Advocates for IBATT in the creation of tax arbitration procedure within the Brazilian tax legislation, currently unviable in Brazil.
- Advised ALTA, representing domestic airline companies on the Brazilian tax reform, ensuring that the industry’s complex technical and economic characteristics were well comprehended, and that the development of air transport services would continue after the reform.
- Advised TAV Brasil on securing authorisation for the São Paulo-Rio de Janeiro high-speed rail line and provided comprehensive legal support in corporate, environmental, and tax matters, helping to structure the project and attract investors.
Pinheiro Neto Advogados
With a strong presence in the transport, sanitation, healthcare and defence sectors, Pinheiro Neto Advogados' Brasília-based public law team advises on public procurement, contract negotiation, economic-financial rebalance claims, as well as proceedings before governmental authorities, regulatory agencies, the Courts of Accounts and the judicial courts. Key partners in the Federal capital include José Alexandre Buaiz Neto, who specialises in investigations, compliance, antitrust, and anti-bribery issues, and litigator Vicente Coelho Araujo.
Autres avocats clés:
Leonardo Rocha e Silva; José Alexandre Buaiz Neto; Vicente Coelho Araujo; Daniel Costa Rebello
Principaux dossiers
Ana Frazão Advogados
Ana Frazão Advogados is well positioned to handle proceedings before governmental bodies, regulatory agencies, judicial courts and arbitral tribunals. The practice not only assists clients in litigation in the judicial and administrative spheres, but is also skilled at advising on non-contentious public law issues. Founding partner and practice head Ana Frazão handles contracts, legal opinions, administrative proceedings and litigation. Angelo Prata De Carvalho focuses on regulatory, competition and business law matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
Ana Frazão
Autres avocats clés:
Angelo Prata de Carvalho
Les références
‘Ana Frazão Advogados offers both deep technical knowledge and extensive practical experience. The firm consistently delivers outstanding performance and provides clients with the tools to securely evaluate options and make informed decisions.’
‘Besides being extremely technical, Ana Frazão takes a hands-on approach, giving clients certainty that the matter will be analysed in all its details. Ângelo Prata is a young partner who impresses with his remarkable knowledge and experience.’
‘A team that offers solutions tailored to the clients’ needs, always with high technical rigour and depth in the approach to the subjects.’
Principaux clients
Santander Brasil S.A.
Itaú Unibanco S.A.
Infraero S.A.
Cielo S.A.
Companhia Brasileira de Alumínio (CBA)
The Brazilian Union of Liquefied Gas Distributors (Sindigás)
Engepack Embalagens São Paulo S.A.
Amgen Research (Munich) GMBH
Gran Petro Distribuidora de Combustíveis
Blau Farmacêutica
Buser Brasil
Corr Plastik Industrial
Marimex Despachos Transportes e Serviços
Refinaria de Petróleo de Manguinhos S.A. (Refit)
Associação de Beneficência e Filantropia São Cristóvão
Costa do Sol Operadora Aeroportuária
Prisma Capital
Poly FFS Plásticos
JBS S.A.
Imbralit
Comcitrus S.A.
Principaux dossiers
- Provided Itaú Unibanco with a legal opinion which stated the legality of the commercial policy held by Rede, a credit card payments acquirer which is controlled by Itaú, a vertically tied financial institution.
Bento Muniz Advocacia
Bento Muniz Advocacia, headquartered in Brasília, handles complex public law cases, frequently appearing before superior courts and public administration bodies. The team also provides support in administrative contracts and regulatory matters, with a special emphasis on transport, communications, energy and infrastructure projects. Wesley Bento, a corporate and public law specialist whose deep understanding of public administration is crucial to the firm’s representation of clients in judicial and administrative proceedings, heads up the practice.
Responsables de la pratique:
Wesley Bento
Autres avocats clés:
Rebecca Suzanne Robertson Fraga; Lucas Rodrigues de Paula
Les références
‘I believe their case history was what attracted us to become their client. They had extensive experience in higher courts, with successful performances in cases similar to the one we were facing.’
‘Wesley Bento stands out for his experience, for being a prosecutor for the Federal District, among others.’
‘The firm is very dedicated to understanding the client’s reality. And understanding the business is essential for good defence or advice. The firm’s main positive characteristic is its hospitality.’
Principaux clients
Petrocity Portos and Petrocity Ferrovias S.A.
CTIL Logistics
Queiroz Galvão S.A. (Álya Construtora S.A.)
Blendpaper
Rodobens Group
Golden Cross Group (Visionmed)
Purificatta Water Purification
Teccon Construction and Paving S.A.
Amazonas Energia S.A.
Inovally Data Drive
Brazilian Association of Logistics, Transport and Freight (ABTC)
Brazilian Association of Distributors of Specialised, Exceptional and Hospital Medicines (ABRADIMEX)
City of Paulo Afonso
Sindaçúcar
Visan Group
Brazilian Association of Logistics, Transport and Freight (ABTC)
Brazilian Association of Distributors of Specialised, Exceptional and Hospital Medicines (ABRADIMEX)
Inovally Data Drive
Visan Group
Brazilian Rural Society
Principaux dossiers
- Represented Queiroz Galvão (Áyla Group S.A.) in a controversy with the Superintendence of the Port of Rio Grande (RS) about a property located in a place called Pontal da Mangueira, currently an urban area of the city of Rio Grande, in the State of Rio Grande do Sul.
- Represents the Municipality of Paulo Afonso (Bahia) in a public civil action filed to define the administrative and financial responsibilities in the operation of the Nair Alves de Souza Hospital, which was financed and managed by Companhia Hidrelétrica de São Francisco (CHESF).
Bermudes Advogados
Dispute resolution boutique Bermudes Advogados fields a team in Brasília which is skilled at handling contentious matters involving constitutional, administrative, and electoral law, as well as disputes concerning regulated markets, such as power, insurance, and healthcare. Co-heads André Silveira and Guilherme Coelho have a wealth of experience in public law litigation, while Robson Lapoente Novaes is the go-to for regulatory and civil cases before the Federal Regional Court of the First Region, particularly for clients in the mining and power sectors.
Responsables de la pratique:
André Silveira; Guilherme Coelho
Autres avocats clés:
Guiomar Feitosa Mendes; Robson Lapoente
Les références
‘The firm, in general, meets the expectations of a strong, renowned firm with first-rate professionals.’
‘Guilherme Coelho and his team provide excellent litigation legal advice, with strong client focus, great organisation, and top-quality strategic vision.’
Principaux clients
Vale S.A.
Libra/Megara
Global
Norte Energia SA
Bradesco AUTO/RE
Claro/Zenvia
Eletrobras
Berkley
White Martins
Instituto Brasileiro de Petróleo e Gás – IBP
Associação Brasileira das Empresas de Transporte Terrestre de Passageiros – ABRATI
Associação Nacional de Hospitais Privados – ANAHP
Associação Nacional das Universidades Particulares – ANUP
Afya Participações S.A.
Matrix Energia
Principaux dossiers
- Represented Vale in securing injunctions to resume operations at Onça Puma and Sossego.
- Represented Claro in a millionaire regulatory dispute over telecom service contracts.
Figueiredo & Velloso Advogados
Figueiredo & Velloso Advogados provides a comprehensive public law offering, encompassing both advisory services and representation before judicial, administrative, and regulatory bodies. The practice’s work is heavily concentrated on infrastructure projects, PPPs, and arbitration, where it serves a diverse client base in the energy, construction, aviation, and IT sectors. The team is jointly led by Luciano Barros, a business and constitutional law expert who handles a range of mandates, including tenders, contractual issues and regulatory disputes, and Daniel Mesquita.
Responsables de la pratique:
Luciano Barros; Daniel Mesquita
Principaux clients
Usina Sta. Clotilde S. A
Santander
XP-FBH
Álya Construtora S.A.
BR Educacional Gestora de Recursos LTDA
Saga Sociedade Anônima Goiás de Automóveis S. A
Manaus Transmissora De Energia S. A
Jotage Engenharia Comércio e Incorporações LTDA
V Ports
A Chaves Coimbra EPP
J&F Investimentos S.A
Principaux dossiers
Veirano Advogados
Veirano Advogados‘ public law and regulation practice acts for clients from regulated sectors - most notably energy, telecoms, infrastructure, and natural resources - in both transactional work with administrative and regulatory components, as well as contentious matters, including administrative proceedings and arbitration. Elinor Cotait oversees the national practice from São Paulo, while Marcelo Reinecken, noted for his expertise in public law and regulatory disputes, heads up the Brasília team.
Responsables de la pratique:
Marcelo Reinecken; Elinor Cotait
Autres avocats clés:
Ana Beatriz Robalinho
Principaux clients
Autotrac Comércio e Telecomunicações S.A.
Philip Morris
APROBIO – Associação Dos Produtores De Biocombustíveis Do Brasil
CropLife Brasil
Associação Brasileira de Defensivos Pós-Patente (AENDA)
IDB Intermediação e Agenciamento de Serviços em Sites Ltda. (“InDrive”)
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (“World Bank”)
Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)
Siemens Healthcare Diagnósticos Ltda.
Amil Assistência Médica Internacional S.A.
TIM S.A.
Principaux dossiers
- Assisted IDB with the structuring of the Credit Expansion Programme for Investments in Telecommunications Networks, whose objective is to contribute to the digital transformation of Brazil through expanding the supply of long-term financing to small ISPs for investments in fixed internet infrastructure expansion for improving digital connectivity coverage in municipalities of less than 30,000 inhabitants, using resources from the Universal Telecommunications Service Fund (FUST).
- Represented the interests of IBGC as amicus curiae in ADI 7331, which debated the constitutionality of certain provisions of the State-Owned Companies Law.