'A reference when it comes to public law', full-service firm Machado Meyer Sendacz e Opice Advogados stands out for its 'notable specialisation in corporate law matters', which it applies to mandates involving interactions between the public and private sectors. The group combines strong capabilities in PPP arrangements, public bids, concessions and high-stakes litigation before the constitutional courts and public authorities, and has been particularly active in the transport, energy, sanitation and education spaces. In addition to concessions and PPPs in regulated sectors, practice head José Virgilio Lopes Enei focuses on project finance and M&A in the transport, energy, urban and social infrastructure segments. Lucas Sant'Anna brings a wealth of experience in public tenders, administrative contracts and related disputes, while Rafael Vanzella is noted for his expertise in regulatory, transactional, and public procurement matters. Pedro Saullo offers key support in the structuring of partnerships between private and public entities.

Manesco, Ramires, Perez, Azevedo Marques Sociedade de Advogados 'excels in legal services in the regulatory, public law and infrastructure areas'. A reference in the public law market, the firm is a go-to destination for both public and private entities looking for assistance with concessions, public procurement, public-private partnerships (PPPs) and engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contracts. With a strong presence in the ports, roads, public lighting, and sanitation spaces, among others, the group is also skilled at handling complex disputes involving public law issues. The department is jointly led by Marcos Augusto Perez, whose areas of expertise include non-contentious matters and litigation involving administrative law, and Floriano de Azevedo Marques Neto, 'a reference in the legal profession' who has recently taken on a ministerial role in the Superior Electoral Court.

The public law department at Demarest Advogados boasts a deep understanding of PPP projects, public procurement and tender procedures, and considerable experience in the airports, highways, roads, sanitation and public infrastructure segments. The team is also skilled in judicial and administrative litigation, including proceedings before the Federal Court of Accounts. Bruno Aurélio, who specialises in concessions, PPPs and privatisations, oversees the practice alongside Renan Sona Silva, who is singled out for his experience in public procurement in the transport, sanitation, public lighting and social infrastructure sectors. Marcelo Guaranys, who previously served as Executive Secretary of the Ministry of Economy, joined the firm in December 2023 bringing a strong background in regulatory and policymaking matters.

Bringing together expertise in construction and public law, Giamundo Neto Advogados is well placed to assist with public bids, PPPs, regulatory issues, administrative improbity claims and contentious matters across the water, sanitation, waste management and healthcare sectors. ‘With notable experience in São Paulo, the higher courts and arbitration‘, public law specialist Giuseppe Giamundo Neto often acts for clients in administrative proceedings and litigation before the superior courts in Brazil. He oversees the group with the ‘extremely dedicated, competent, [and] attentive‘ Camillo Giamundo, who focuses on contract administration matters; Thays Chrystina Munhoz de Freitas, a name to note for public concessions and government contracts; and Christian Fernandes Rosa, who is noted for his experience in compliance and contractual rebalancing procedures.

Public law powerhouse Justen, Pereira, Oliveira & Talamini Advogados fields a deep, specialised bench focused on infrastructure projects, government concessions, PPPs and public procurement. The firm stands out for its strong track record in public law-related dispute resolution proceedings. Marçal Justen Filho, a leading figure in this market, specialises in regulatory, infrastructure and anti-corruption matters. Combining expertise in commercial and administrative law, Fernão Justen de Oliveira often assists with public contracts and PPPs, and demonstrates particular strength in the water, railways, IT and advertising sectors. Public procurement is a key area of focus for Alexandre Wagner Nester, while Marçal Justen Neto regularly handles public procurement and regulatory issues pertaining to the energy and waste management sectors.

Mattos Filho ‘offers an excellent and multidisciplinary service, through an experienced, available and dedicated team‘ that is retained by both domestic and foreign clients seeking advice on public tenders, concession agreements, PPPs, administrative proceedings and corporate transactions involving companies subject to government regulation. Key sectors of focus for the public law team include airports, railways, urban mobility, toll roads, as well as sanitation and education. Singled out for his expertise in public procurement, André Luiz Freire regularly assists with the structuring of public concessions, PPPs, public auctions and contentious matters. Combining expertise in public law, anti-corruption and technology, Thiago Sombra has a strong track record in administrative litigation and proceedings before the superior courts. An expert in regulation, especially involving the education sector, Henrique Lago da Silveira maintains a broad practice focused on mandates related to state-owned companies, administrative proceedings and general issues regarding public regulation of economic activity.

Standing out for its expertise in regulated sectors, Pereira Neto | Macedo | Rocco Advogados is home to a public law and regulation practice that is regularly engaged in public policy initiatives and public procurement across several sectors, most notably telecoms and transport. Public contracts and administrative proceedings before public authorities are other core areas of activity for the department, which fields strong credentials in contentious matters. Caio Mario Da Silva Pereira Neto is a key port of call for private and public entities seeking assistance with public projects across the transport, telecoms, natural gas and construction segments. Mateus Piva Adami is a name to note for telecoms-related matters, while Daniel Douek brings together experience in regulatory issues, competition and telecoms law. Ricardo Ferreira Pastore is also part of the core team.

Private sector clients looking to do business with federal, state and local governments regularly turn to Tauil & Chequer Advogados for assistance with concession agreements, bid procedures and PPPs across the transport, energy, public lighting, sanitation and waste management sectors. The group has been particularly busy advising on major privatisations in the energy, water and sewage segments, and is also skilled at handling litigation involving public law issues. Noted for his project development expertise, Bruno Werneck advises on concessions, PPPs and privatisations. Recently promoted partner Juliana Deguirmendjian concentrates on administrative and regulatory law, often handling concessions in the sanitation, waste management and railway sectors. Julio Barboza offers key support in privatisations and administrative proceedings.

With extensive experience in PPPs, public procurement, public contracts, and related disputes, TozziniFreire Advogados is well positioned to advise clients on their interactions with governmental entities and regulatory bodies. The group is active in the concession of projects in the transport, water and sewage, solid waste and public lighting sectors. José Augusto Dias de Castro, who focuses on public procurement and compliance-related matters involving public contracts, jointly heads the team with public law specialist Caio de Souza Loureiro – a key contact for private companies, government agencies and multilateral entities. Former co-head Marcelo Zenkner is no longer at the firm.

A key destination for construction, mining, telecoms, and financial companies, Azevedo Sette Advogados' public law department is sought out for its extensive experience in public tenders, concessions, privatisations, regulatory issues and PPPs. Water, sanitation, energy and transport are core sectors of focus for the team, which is under the joint leadership of Frederico Bopp Dieterich, whose broad practice encompasses regulatory and administrative law, infrastructure projects and corporate transactions, and Leonardo Moreira Costa De Souza, a reference for PPPs and proceedings before regulatory agencies. Bruna Bouissou is another name to note for concessions, PPPs and privatisations.

BMA Advogados is home to a practice dedicated to infrastructure, regulatory and government affairs, which is made up of lawyers with a wealth of experience in public contracts, concessions, and PPPs in the energy, sanitation, telecoms, healthcare, mining and transport sectors. The group is also well positioned to handle proceedings before regulatory agencies at the federal, state and municipal levels. Co-head José Guilherme Berman, who is based in Rio, 'has outstanding legal experience' in public bidding procedures and administrative and judicial litigation arising from public law issues. Fellow co-head Ana Cândida de Mello Carvalho, who sits in the São Paulo office, advises on concessions, PPPs, government contracts and administrative proceedings.

Covering both non-contentious and litigation matters, the public law offering at Cescon Barrieu encompasses bidding procedures, administrative contract management, concessions, PPPs, regulatory issues, and proceedings before government agencies. Thays Castaldi Gentil, who joined from Mattos Filho in May 2023, oversees the telecoms regulation group. Matheus Palhares Vieira has been active advising concessionaires, state-owned and private companies on bids involving public lighting services and the modelling of smart cities. Former practice head Mario Saadi is no longer at the firm.

Public law and regulation specialist Eduardo Carvalhaes leads the public law team at Lefosse Advogados, which is often engaged in public procurement, government contracts, PPPs, concessions, and, more recently, privatisations. The practice is especially active in the water, sanitation, transport, energy and telecoms sectors. Recently promoted counsel Beatriz Ghosn has played a prominent role in major privatisations, bidding processes, administrative contracts and PPPs, while Karen Coutinho – a key port of call for concessionaires – is primarily noted for her regulatory expertise.

Praised for its ‘agile and efficient service‘ and for ‘always seeking the best legal and commercial solution for its clients‘, Madrona Fialho Advogados assists with public bids, contracts, public services concessions and PPPs. The group is particularly well placed to advise on matters concerning sanitation, transport, power and construction projects, as well as street lighting facilities. Gustavo Magalhães and Gustavo Uchiyama excel in concessions and PPPs, while Anderson Novais stands out for his expertise in public bids. Rodrigo Machado focuses on regulated sectors, including electricity and natural gas, and Rodrigo Barata specialises in infrastructure projects, often advising on concessions, PPPs, project finance and administrative proceedings.

With a strong presence in the transport, sanitation, healthcare and defence sectors, Pinheiro Neto Advogados' public law team guides 'clients through the somewhat convoluted and opaque Brazilian public tender process'. In addition to bidding procedures, the group is also adept in the economic-financial rebalancing of contracts and proceedings before federal, state and local government authorities, regulatory agencies and judicial courts, standing out for its strong track record in disputes involving highway concessions. Ricardo Pagliari Levy handles a mix of public procurement, concessions, PPPs and regulatory work in the ports, defence, sanitation, railways and highways segments. Marcello Alfredo Bernardes focuses on project development in the infrastructure space and disputes involving the public administration.

Boasting more than four decades' experience in the public law space, boutique firm Tojal Renault Advogados excels in negotiations and contracts with the public administration and regulatory agencies. A popular destination for construction and engineering companies, as well as concessionaires and permit holders, the firm has notable strength in litigation, including indemnity, possessory and expropriation claims, and is also well versed in bidding procedures, PPPs and concessions. The team is under the leadership of a capable trio: founder Sebastião Botto de Barros Tojal acts for significant Brazilian clients in negotiations with public authorities; Jorge Henrique de Oliveira Souza oversees the infrastructure department, and is especially active in the port and road sectors; and Renata Rocha Villela is a name to note for clients from the logistics, transport and energy segments.

Trench Rossi Watanabe is proficient in matters involving the public administration and governmental entities, often advising on procurement, bidding procedures and contentious matters before judicial and administrative courts. Co-head Heloisa Uelze specialises in litigation in the public sector, including cases related to regulated sectors, and heard before public agencies and the superior courts. Fellow co-lead Henrique Frizzo is noted for his expertise in the public law and life sciences spaces. Frizzo and Bruno Duarte are commended by clients for their 'in-depth knowledge of the area of ​​contracts and administrative law litigation'.

Veirano Advogados' 'public law team is prepared to serve with agility and efficiency' domestic and foreign clients seeking assistance with concessions, PPPs, privatisations, public tenders and transactions involving administrative law or regulatory components. Singled out for its strong credentials in regulated sectors, notably telecoms, energy, natural resources and infrastructure, the team is also skilled in the prevention and resolution of public law-related judicial and administrative proceedings, including constitutional cases. Elinor Cotait, who focuses on the telecoms, media and tech sectors, leads the practice. Other noteworthy practitioners include public law specialist Mauro Hiane de Moura and Ana Claudia Beppu, who advises on administrative, constitutional and regulatory issues.

‘The level of commitment/engagement, professionalism, [and] mastery of public law, especially in relation to the state-owned companies‘ set Almeida Advogados‘ team apart. In addition to advising on PPPs and government contracts, the practice is also skilled in representing domestic and foreign clients in litigation against government agencies, including infraction notices. Rafael Zinato Moreira stands out for his expertise in public procurement and administrative proceedings involving environmental law, while João Ricardo Ferreira Fortini Pimentel focuses on contentious matters, including cases before governmental entities and regulatory agencies.

Under the leadership of Alexandre Aroeira Salles, a trusted adviser to multinationals engaged in public law cases before the superior courts, Aroeira Salles Advogados excels in dispute resolution involving the public administration, most notably proceedings before the Federal Court of Accounts. ‘In addition to his renowned knowledge and competence‘, Francisco de Melo Franco Ferreira ‘has the ability to solve problems and vast knowledge of the law‘; his areas of expertise include public procurement, regulation and anti-corruption.

Braz, Coelho, Veras, Lessa e Bueno Advogados is singled out for its experience in contentious and non-contentious matters concerning regulation, public concessions, PPPs and public procurement. A popular destination for clients from the transport and logistic sectors, the group also attracts instructions in the energy, telecoms, mining and construction spaces. Rafael Véras De Freitas is a key contact for concessionaires and public authorities in the transport, sanitation and energy sectors. Leonardo Coelho Ribeiro frequently advises on concession contracts and regulatory matters, the latter of which is an area of focus for Felipe Henrique Braz.

Public law and life sciences expert Marianne Albers oversees the public law offering at Felsberg Advogados, which encompasses public procurement, bidding procedures and administrative proceedings. The firm acts for clients across the sanitation, tech, agribusiness, transport, energy and chemicals sectors, and has recently been involved in infrastructure projects in the water and sewage segments structured by development banks. Rodrigo Bertoccelli has been particularly active advising on projects and concessions in the water, sewage and solid waste sectors.

With a strong presence in the transport, water, solid waste, sanitation and public lighting segments, the public law department at Lobo de Rizzo Advogados is adept in the modelling of infrastructure projects, concessions and PPPs in a wide range of regulated industries. The group is also proficient in public law litigation, including proceedings before regulatory agencies. Rodnei Iazzetta has a wealth of experience in bidding procedures, concessions and contract management. He jointly leads the team with Marcelo Rangel Lennertz, who is a strong performer in disputes between the private sector and public bodies in the administrative, judicial and arbitration spheres. Bruno Laurito Pinheiro is also noted for his expertise in privatisations and concession agreements.

Focused on public and constitutional law, Brasília-based Mudrovitsch Advogados is singled out for its strong track record in administrative proceedings and litigation before regulatory agencies and the superior courts. The group is well versed in bidding processes, concession agreements and PPP modelling in the energy, telecoms, sanitation, construction, transport and education sectors. Founder Rodrigo Mudrovitsch specialises in constitutional issues. Key support is offered by Rodrigo Fuhr, noted for his experience in regulated markets, and Sofia Cavalcanti Campelo, who focuses on litigation.

Queiroz Maluf Sociedade de Advogados handles a mix of contentious and non-contentious public law matters, including bidding procedures, concession agreements, and related litigation and arbitration, for a diverse client roster comprised of private and public entities. The group is especially active in the transport segment, often advising on railway, highway, airport and port concessions. Co-head Letícia Queiroz De Andrade is a key contact for public sector clients seeking assistance with administrative agreements, concessions, and public tenders. Fellow co-leader Fabio Maluf Tognola specialises in public, administrative, regulatory and procedural matters. Marília Carolina de Oliveira Ribeiro is a name to note for PPP projects and public service concessions.

Best known for its strength in public law mandates, Rhein Schirato & Meireles fields a ‘highly qualified team‘ that ‘offers personalised and effective solutions‘ to clients across the ports, urban mobility, highways, sanitation and energy segments. Key areas of expertise for the group include public procurement, concession agreements, regulatory matters, and judicial and administrative proceedings. Vitor Rhein Schirato ‘stands out not only for his exemplary legal competence, but also for his commitment to excellence‘; his experience covers PPPs, concessions, bidding processes and issues concerning regulatory agencies. He heads the group alongside Renata Meireles, who acts for public and private sector clients in PPPs, public tenders, administrative contracts and concessions. Marcus Rodrigo Senna is noted for his in-depth knowledge of the highways sector.

Fully dedicated to public law, Vernalha Pereira Advogados is active in contentious and non-contentious matters, ranging from public bidding processes, to concessions, public contracts and PPPs. The team, which has recently witnessed an increase in instructions related to the sanitation and railway sectors, also stands out for its credentials in large anti-corruption mandates. Fernando Vernalha Guimarães is noted for his expertise in public concessions, bidding processes and government contracts; Thiago Lima Breus, whose knowledge encompasses non-contentious matters and public law litigation, is a key contact for players from the energy, waste management and construction sectors; Angelia Petian specialises in contentious issues; and Luiz Fernando Casagrande Pereira is a name to note for anti-corruption matters.

'Distinguished by its personalised and prompt service and by the extremely high level of technical knowledge of its team in the area of ​​public law', Almeida Alvarenga e Advogados Associados is skilled in the structuring of public and private contracts, the modelling of PPPs, and the resolution of public law disputes. Luiz Antônio de Almeida Alvarenga stands out for his experience in infrastructure and regulatory mandates, notably proceedings before the Courts of Auditors. He jointly heads the department with Helga Araruna Ferraz de Alvarenga, who boasts combined expertise in administrative law, regulation and contract management.

Devoted to public and constitutional law matters, the team at BFBM – Barroso Fontelles, Barcellos, Mendonça & Associados demonstrates notable strength in representing private and state-owned companies in proceedings before administrative and supervisory bodies, regulatory agencies, as well as audit and judicial courts. The 'always attentive and very technical' Ana Paula de Barcellos is noted for her 'excellence in public and procedural law', while litigator Márcio Monteiro Reis possesses an impressive track record in cases before the Federal General Accounting Office (TCU) and Comptroller General’s Office (CGU).

Administrative proceedings, judicial litigation and internal investigations involving public law issues are all core areas of activity for the department at CGM Advogados. The group attracts instructions from domestic and foreign clients, demonstrating a particularly strong following among heavyweights from the financial, healthcare, life sciences, transport and logistics sectors. Practice head André Gilberto has been especially active advising on public law disputes, tender bids and investigations launched by the Office of the Federal and State Attorney to scrutinise public contracts. Public law specialist Renato Vianna is another key contact.

Dal Pozzo Advogados is home to a 'committed and very competent team' that handles a wide range of public law matters, including public procurement, concessions, PPPs, regulatory issues, judicial litigation and administrative proceedings. Noted by clients for its knowledge of social infrastructure, the group 'serves companies operating in the mobility, health, education, and concessions sectors, among others'. Augusto Neves Dal Pozzo has over two decades' experience in the execution of public contracts in a multitude of segments, notably transport, education, public lighting and healthcare. He heads the practice with Antonio Araldo Ferraz Dal Pozzo, who specialises in infrastructure, administrative and civil procedural law. João Negrini Neto is another noteworthy practitioner dedicated to public law matters.

Duarte Garcia, Serra Netto e Terra Advogados' public law practice 'is made up of highly qualified professionals' who are proficient in public law contracts and administrative proceedings at the local, state and federal levels. A popular destination for construction and engineering clients, the team has a strong presence in the transport, waste management, and energy sectors. Luis Eduardo Serra Netto advises on public concessions, bidding procedures and regulatory issues. These are also core areas of activity for Paola M. Szanto Mendes dos Santos, who excels in public law litigation. Renata Lorena Martins De Oliveira assists with public contracts and anti-corruption lawsuits, while Rodrigo Scalamandré Duarte Garcia is skilled in long-term public concessions.

Grego Santos Advogados handles a wide range of public law matters, including public contracts and administrative proceedings, for a varied client base operating in the energy, agribusiness, technology and manufacturing spaces. The firm stands out for its strong track record in municipal-level matters within the Paraná state. Bruno Grego Santos is a key contact for domestic and international clients, notably those from the real estate, manufacturing and technology sectors seeking advice on their interactions with the public administration. He oversees the practice with Andreia Colhado Gallo and Gabriel Khauam Maricatto.

Gustavo Binenbojm & Associados (GBA) 'stands out for its combination of excellence in service' and 'technical competence of the team', which excels in judicial and administrative proceedings involving constitutional, administrative and regulatory law. The group has extensive experience in matters heard before the Supreme Court, with an emphasis on cases concerning freedom of speech, free competition, and constitutional economic law. Clients from the transport, TMT, energy, healthcare and insurance sectors regularly turn to the group, which is led by name partner Gustavo Binenbojm. Other key individuals include administrative law specialists André Cyrino, Alice Voronoff and Rafael Koatz.

Arthur Lima Guedes and Gilberto Calasans Gomes lead the public law and regulation practice at Piquet, Magaldi e Guedes Advogados which specialises in the procurement and management of public contracts, and related litigation. The Brasília-based practice stands out for its impressive track record in proceedings before the Federal Court of Accounts; co-heads Lima Guedes and Calasan Gomes are key contacts for this type of work. Other noteworthy individuals in the team include Vitória Damasceno, who focuses on administrative litigation and contractual management.

Praised for its ‘efficiency and technical precision in handling public law issues‘, boutique firm Silveira Ribeiro Advogados is a popular destination for advice on public service concessions across the transport, water, sewage and energy sectors. ‘Underpinned by in-depth technical knowledge and a pragmatic approach to problems’, the group is also sought out by clients for its experience in actions against misconduct in public office and proceedings before the Federal Court of Accounts. Focused on construction and concession mandates, practice head João Paulo Ribeiro ‘is noted for his analytical skills and strategic vision‘ in matters before control bodies.

Led by Ricardo Leal De Moraes, who brings together expertise in public, administrative and regulatory law, Silveiro Advogados‘ public law group is a key port of call for state-owned and private sector clients seeking assistance with public procurement, compliance, administrative proceedings, and regulatory issues, including matters before state and federal audit courts. Primarily based in Porto Alegre, the team has a strong presence in the telecoms space but is also retained by clients operating in the transport, education, and banking sectors, among others. Maria Elisa Marcolin is a key contact for litigation related to regulatory issues.

Demonstrating extensive experience in the infrastructure sector and regulated industries, Stocche Forbes Advogados' public law group is often engaged in public bids, administrative agreements, regulatory matters, concessions and divestments. The team is also skilled at representing clients in their interactions with public agencies. Leading the practice is Mariana Saragoça, whose public law experience encompasses the energy, sanitation, telecoms, transport and logistics segments. Also part of the core team, Guilherme Nunes 'has extensive delivery capacity' and provides 'technical advice' on public procurement.

Infrastructure and construction boutique firm Toledo Marchetti Advogados is 'well positioned to advise on public law matters, especially basic sanitation service concessions'. Other areas of focus for the public and regulatory law team include contract management, dispute resolution, compliance, public procurement and PPPs in the transport, energy and industrial sectors. Focused on contractual matters, Marcelo Marchetti is a name to note for public and private infrastructure projects. He oversees the group with João Paulo Pessoa, who regularly advises on concessions, PPPs, administrative law issues and related litigation. Singled out for their 'exceptional analytical skills', co-head Pessoa and Kamila Maria de Albuquerque Bezerra are 'capable of deciphering complex legal issues with precision and clarity'.