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Azevedo Sette Advogados

Public Law: Highly Regarded

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Azevedo Sette Advogados

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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.

Clients (20)

  • CONCESSIONÁRIA DE RODOVIA NOVA 381 S.A.
  • CEDRO PARTICIPAÇÕES S.A.
  • RODOANEL BH S.A.
  • ONM HEALTH S.A.
  • SPE INTEGRA S.A.
  • CONSTRUTORA BARBOSA MELLO S/A
  • CONCESSIONARIA ROTA DOS COQUEIROS S.A.
  • ÁGUAS DE PARÁ DE MINAS S/A
  • 4UM FUNDO DE INVESTIMENTO EM PARTICIPAÇÕES EM INFRAESTRUTURA
  • ENERGISA S.A.
  • VALE S.A.
  • CEDRO PARTICIPAÇÕES
  • Andrade Gutierrez
  • FUNDAÇÃO EZUTE
  • ZI PARTICIPAÇÕES S.A.
  • MLC INFRA CONSTRUÇÃO S.A.
  • SEMOVE - FEDERACAO DAS EMPRESAS DE MOBILIDADE DO ESTADO DO R
  • CONSTRUTORA ATERPA S.A.
  • INVESTOR IN DISTRIBUTED GENERATION SOLAR PLANTS
  • ELERA RENOVÁVEIS S.A.

Industries (11)

  • Concessionaire
  • Construction and Engineering
  • Investments
  • Sanitation
  • Energy
  • Mining
  • Airport
  • Infrastructure
  • Association
  • Public Government
  • Natural resources

Chambers Review

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Public Law: Highly Regarded - Brazil

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Azevedo Sette operates a multifaceted public law practice. It's 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.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Azevedo Sette advised Identity Events on its initiative to compete in the tender for hosting COP30 in Belém, Brazil.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • In my opinion, Azevedo Sette stands out for the quality of its lawyers and the services it provides, as well as for the experience and value they bring to the challenges our business faces. We use the firm for the company's most complex public law needs due to the relationship of trust we have with them.

    Public Law: Highly Regarded respondentBrazil
  • Azevedo Sette shows an enormous capacity to handle public law demands, including in challenging regulatory, contractual and institutional contexts. They are able to address highly complex issues with depth and confidence, without losing sight of the practical aspects of the business. This makes them unique in the market.

    Public Law: Highly Regarded respondentBrazil
  • Azevedo Sette conducted extensive research on the subject of our public law matter in a multidisciplinary manner, not only addressing all existing aspects and risks but also mitigating them.

    Public Law: Highly Regarded respondentBrazil

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Frederico Bopp Dieterich
    Band 3Frederico Bopp Dieterich

    Frederico Bopp Dieterich

    Frederico Bopp Dieterich holds notable expertise in public law, especially issues related to PPP structuring and regulatory matters regarding concessions.

    • Frederico Bopp Dieterich is very polite and kind, showing great listening and comprehension skills. This gives him the ability to understand our public law issues and identify opportunities and risks.

      Public Law: Highly Regarded respondentBrazil
    • Frederico Bopp Dieterich has excellent technical capacity and also stands out for his great interpersonal skills. He combines deep legal knowledge in public law with a collaborative approach, which clearly sets him apart from his peers in other firms.

      Public Law: Highly Regarded respondentBrazil

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