Education
Brazil Guide 2024 : Brazil
Band 1
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Provided by Horta e Bachur Advogados
Horta Bachur Advogados (HBA) is a boutique firm specialized in educational law, which deals with a wide range of issues within this field, including strategic litigation, consultancy, advocacy, and public policies projects. The firm excels in the analysis of educational regulation and in the construction of legal solutions aimed at enabling innovative activities in education.
Our team is composed of experienced lawyers with relevant trajectories in the public and private sectors in the area of education, having two of our partners worked for a considerable time in the Ministry of Education (MEC). Our team stands out for its interdisciplinary academic background and also for its work in the best universities in the country. Our partners are well known professionals, widely recognized by market and peers as leading lawyers in educational law in Brazil.
Our partners' multidisciplinary trajectory allows the coordination of highly specialized strategies in advising and litigating in educational matters. The practice also works in the preparation of complex legal opinions discussing complex matters and assisting decision-making in educational law.
While working in the Ministry of Education, our partners João Bachur and Simone Horta played an active role in the formulation of important educational policies. Such expertise grants us a unique perspective and a solid reputation on educational matters.
Chambers Review
MHBA Massoneto, Horta e Bachur Advogados makes its debut in Band 1 this year. The firm provides a wide range of specialised services for companies in the education industry and advises clients on regulatory matters. These include disputes and course licensing, as well as compliance.
Work Highlights
- Horta e Bachur Advogados represents Yduqs Participações in a dispute concerning its position in a bidding procedure for the opening of a medical graduation course.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The lawyers and support team are qualified in various areas and bring different perspectives on the same issue."
"The team dedicates itself tirelessly to achieving the desired results."
"The lawyers and support team are qualified in various areas and bring different perspectives on the same issue."
"The team dedicates itself tirelessly to achieving the desired results."
Notable Practitioners
Simone Horta Andrade handles complex administrative litigation and licensing cases. She also advises educational bodies on regulatory issues and is widely heralded by clients.
"Simone is an exemplary professional. She is very well prepared and makes us feel safe and comfortable in cases involving educational and regulatory law."
"She is a professional of the highest level. I consider her one of the best in Brazil."
João Paulo Bachur has expertise in regulatory education mandates and often advises notable clients on sophisticated matters.
"João Paulo Bachur is a high-level professional and meets the demands of our company."
"He is very responsible and able to solve complex problems."