Public Law
Brazil Guide 2024 : Brazil
Band 3
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Provided by Demarest Advogados
We cover the entire spectrum of public business law and public policy.
Our regulatory and public policy group advises domestic and international companies in a wide range of industry sectors, including the chemical, energy, food and pharmaceutical sectors, amongst others, and also frequently represents the interests of a broad spectrum of government agencies. We have experience litigating before all administrative courts in Brazil.
Our lawyers have broad knowledge and expertise in many areas such as regulations and decisions, economic legislation and the development of alternative infrastructure funding, budgetary law, public finances and government guarantees and litigious matters in general administrative law.
We also act on complex administrative proceedings, the powers and status of local authorities, zoning and environmental law, as well as public contracts, goods and procurement.
Chambers Review
Full-service firm Demarest Advogados makes its way into the rankings due to its work structuring PPP contracts and leading high-stakes public law mandates. The firm regularly assists high-calibre clients in the infrastructure, highways and construction sectors.
Work Highlights
- Demarest advised Consortium SP Terminais Noroeste, on the International Public Bid regarding the public-private partnership (PPP) for the administration, maintenance, conservation, commercial exploitation, and requalification of the bus terminals linked to the urban public passenger transportation system in the Municipality of São Paulo.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Demarest legal team has excellent experts from various practice areas, which helps a lot when it comes to discussions."
"The firm consistently provides excellent technical and strategic support."
"Demarest legal team has excellent experts from various practice areas, which helps a lot when it comes to discussions."
"The firm consistently provides excellent technical and strategic support."
Notable Practitioners
Bruno Francisco Cabral Aurélio has experience advising on concession bids for airport services, arbitration proceedings and water and sewage supply, among others.
"Bruno Francisco Cabral Aurélio is experienced and successful help, and he helps us propose different and innovative ideas."
"Bruno Francisco Cabral Aurélio is a one of the best lawyers in public administration law and always has in mind the commercial aspects of the projects."
Up-and-Coming partner Renan Sona is well regarded for his practice assisting clients with concession projects, PPPs, privatization procedures, and public procurement.
"Renan Sona is a highly comprehensive professional, with technical and strategic knowledge."
"Renan Sona covered all topics involved in the assignment with proficiency."
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