Department profile
Carneiros Advogados

Electoral Law

Brazil Guide 2026 : Brazil


Carneiros Advogados

Rankings

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Electoral Law - Brazil

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Carneiros Advogados is an electoral law firm frequently retained by governors and political coalitions in high-stakes disputes concerning ineligibility and electoral financing, with significant activity before Brazil’s superior courts. The firm is also commended by clients for its ability to handle matters of national relevance.

Work Highlights

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  • Carneiros Advogados represented Geraldo Alckmin in several legal disputes during the 2022 elections.

Strengths

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  • Carneiros Advogados has a firm grasp on our inner workings, understanding not just the core of our electoral law matters, but also the strategic context in which they are embedded. This allows for the anticipation of risks, identification of opportunities and the structuring of solutions compatible with our political and institutional goals.

    Electoral Law respondentBrazil
  • The electoral law department at Carneiros Advogados stands out for its ability to integrate in-depth legal knowledge with a concrete understanding of how party structures function. Furthermore, the team shows confidence in handling sensitive issues before the Electoral Courts, with solid technical arguments and an up-to-date understanding of jurisprudence.

    Electoral Law respondentBrazil
  • We really like Carneiros Advogados' work quality and service levels. They can handle electoral law matters in both São Paulo and Brasília, being particularly skilled in Superior Court proceedings.

    Electoral Law respondentBrazil
  • Carneiros Advogados’ electoral law team demonstrated a strong commitment to fully understanding our needs, which was highly reassuring.

    Electoral Law respondentBrazil
  • A firm with a highly-specialised electoral law knowledge, Carneiros Advogados provides us with legal analyses that are technically refined, up-to-date and sensitive to the particularities of entities linked to political parties.

    Electoral Law respondentBrazil

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Rafael Carneiro
    Band 2Rafael Carneiro

    Rafael Carneiro

    Rafael Carneiro is a practitioner whose well-established electoral law practice has earned him strong market recognition. Reflecting his expertise in financially oriented white-collar matters, he is frequently retained by governors and political coalitions to act in electoral financing disputes, many of which are adjudicated before Brazil’s superior courts.

    • Rafael Carneiro's technical and strategic electoral law work is noteworthy. He has a comprehensive vision of legal and institutional scenarios and a high capacity to handle complex demands, always acting in alignment with our needs.

      Electoral Law respondentBrazil
    • Rafael Carneiro stands out for his legal expertise, strategic vision and refined understanding of the institutional environment in which our parties operate. He is an electoral law professional who reassures us in crucial moments, especially when faced with complex and high-profile demands.

      Electoral Law respondentBrazil
    • A highly-skilled electoral law professional with expertise in representing clients before the Superior Courts, Rafael Carneiro manages to assess complex scenarios we're in and offer us accurate solutions.

      Electoral Law respondentBrazil
    • An incredibly up-to-date electoral law professional, Rafael Carneiro is attuned to the latest Superior Courts jurisprudence, which helps him devise very precise strategies for our cases.

      Electoral Law respondentBrazil
    • Rafael Carneiro has a comprehensive and strategic vision of the electoral law matters we send his way. He always finds a course of action for us to follow.

      Electoral Law respondentBrazil
  • Up and ComingFelipe Corrêa
    Up and ComingFelipe Corrêa

    Felipe Corrêa

    Felipe Corrêa is a practitioner with experience spanning constitutional and electoral law. He is highly active before Brazil’s superior courts and is consistently praised by clients, including major political parties and representatives of the country’s highest legislative bodies, for his efficiency and strong organisational skills.

    • Felipe Corrêa is an electoral law professional who can meet our demands with effective and very helpful service.

      Electoral Law respondentBrazil
    • An electoral law practitioner with technical precision and a high degree of commitment, Felipe Corrêa ensures that our requests are handled with meticulous attention and a comprehensive view of the risks involved. His work combines efficiency, clarity and a deep understanding of the regulatory dynamics applicable to political parties.

      Electoral Law respondentBrazil
    • Felipe Corrêa plays a central role in coordinating our electoral law demands, ensuring smooth service, prompt responses and a high standard of technical quality.

      Electoral Law respondentBrazil

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