Brazil Guide 2026 : Brazil
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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.
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Demarest Advogados has a preeminent public law practice group, lauded for its effective assistance with structuring PPP contracts and leading high-stakes public law mandates. The law firm regularly assists high-calibre clients in the infrastructure, highways and construction sectors.
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Demarest advised CRR on its participation in a concession which involves the management and operation of a highway network in Paraná.
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Demarest has a strong and resilient public law team who provide prompt responses to urgent matters and a high level of expertise in the matter we deal with. They also have the ability to provide innovative ideas.
I think Demarest has a close relationship with the client and offers availability, technical expertise and strategic approach to public law work.
Demarest combines technical depth, strategic vision and excellent execution in highly complex public law matters. The team handles sophisticated issues with confidence, integrates different fronts (regulatory, administrative and contractual), and delivers objective, well-founded responses aligned with the business context. In critical situations, it acts with agility, coordination and clarity in risk management.
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Bruno Francisco Cabral Aurélio has experience advising on concession bids for airport services, arbitration proceedings and water and sewage supply, among others.
Bruno Cabral Aurélio has solid experience in the infrastructure market and a pro-business vision that few lawyers in the field possess.
Bruno Francisco Cabral Aurélio is an exceptional professional with exceptional strategic and business acumen, giving him a truly unique perspective on strategic issues. He also possesses excellent market analysis skills and strong communication abilities.
Bruno is exceptional, instilling a great deal of confidence in clients because he combines technical excellence in complex areas with a very clear commercial vision. He always provides practical solutions aligned with the business of the client.
Renan Sona is well regarded for his public law practice, regularly assisting clients with PPPs, concession projects, privatisation procedures and public procurement.
Renan Sona's practical public law experience enhances his ability to anticipate risks, understand scenarios and guide strategies assertively. He stands out for his active listening skills, addressing client demands with attention and precision.
Renan Sona is a very agile, intelligent and objective public law professional.
Public Law: The Elite
Public Law: The Elite
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