Public Law
Brazil Guide 2024 : Brazil
Band 4
Contact number
+55 31 3261 6656About
Provided by Azevedo Sette Advogados
Azevedo Sette Advogados combines its tradition of over 50 years in provide legal advice to civil construction, mining, telecommunications, software, and financial companies involved in administrative proceedings and procedures in general with vast experience in public bid tenders, concessions, privatizations, regulation and PPPs (Public-Private Partnerships), making the firm one of the best known for Public Law in Brazil, in light of its extensive experience in legal advice for major projects in several states in Brazil and other countries.
The team has expertise principally in business oriented, with a hands-on approach; legal assistance to foreign and local companies; highly skilled and qualified team, which works closely with the client, its business associates and their counsel; vast experience in the area of public procurement, privatization, project finance, regulatory, administrative contracts, concessions and PPPs - Public-Private Partnerships; active participation in most relevant infrastructure projects in Brazil; ability to lead and work on projects that are either large and/or with a high profile; experience advising both the private sector and the public administration; multiple offices across Brazil (Belo Horizonte, Brasília, Recife, Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo); national and international recognition in its area of practice.
Heads of the practice
Frederico Bopp Dieterich, Belo Horizonte office
Leonardo M. Costa de Souza, São Paulo office
Chambers Review
Azevedo Sette operates a multifaceted practice and is commended for its expertise in M&A of PPP projects, bidding work in infrastructure and legal advice on mobility plans. The team also provides guidance on divestments, regulatory matters and concessions of national parks and sewage services.
Notable Practitioners
Frederico Bopp Dieterich joins the rankings this year after receiving strong endorsement from clients and peers for his expertise in structuring of public and private partnerships (PPPs), regulatory matters regarding concessions, and more.
"Frederico is a an outstanding practitioner."