Brazil Guide 2026 : Brazil
Ranked Individuals
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.
Provided by Chambers
Horta e Bachur Advogados provides a wide range of specialised services for companies in the education industry. The law firm advises clients on educational regulation, disputes and compliance issues. It also develops projects for accreditation of new institutions or authorisation of new courses.
Provided by Chambers
Horta e Bachur Advogados assisted Itaú Educação e Trabalho (IET) with the design and legal structuring of the National Policy on Technological and Professional Education. The law firm’s work focused on ensuring education quality and addressing social and professional demands.
Provided by Chambers
Horta e Bachur Advogados was highly open to listening to us and consistently available to help. The law firm helped us assess the matter, develop solutions and understand our needs effectively. It demonstrated deep knowledge of the field and is very well connected in the market.
The team at Horta e Bachur Advogados demonstrates deep knowledge and a high level of technical capability in educational regulation.
Horta e Bachur Advogados stands out for its technical depth and strategic capability in dealing with complex and sophisticated matters.
Horta e Bachur Advogados is a true partner and has built a strong relationship of trust with us. Their presence in Brasília is a significant advantage.
The law firm stands out for its innovative solutions, technical depth and strong knowledge, as well as its ability to integrate different practice areas within the regulatory environment. Horta e Bachur Advogados is proactive and contributes meaningfully to the delivery of results.
Provided by Chambers
Simone Horta Andrade advises organisations on strategic litigation in education and regulatory matters. She also represents clients before Brazilian higher courts regarding educational issues and is widely heralded by clients.
Simone has a deep understanding of all aspects involved in the matter. She also knows how processes work within the regulatory authorities.
Simone Horta differentiates herself from her peers through a combination of technical excellence, institutional experience and a collaborative approach. She adds real value to the relationship and to strategic decision-making.
Simone Horta has an exceptional ability to understand the education sector. She stands among the leading professionals in Brazil in this field and demonstrates outstanding depth in regulatory matters.
João Paulo Bachur is an expert in regulation of the education sector and advises organisations on sophisticated matters concerning educational law for projects developed by companies and NGOs.
João’s involvement made a real difference in our case. He contributed significantly to the strategic direction of the matter and demonstrated an exceptional level of availability.
João Paulo Bachur is an outstanding professional who adds significant value in education-related matters. He demonstrates a strong ability to engage effectively within the regulatory environment.
João is a well-known lawyer and an excellent professional.
Education
Education
Provided by Horta e Bachur Advogados
João Paulo Bachur
View profile of João Paulo BachurSimone Horta Andrade
View profile of Simone Horta Andrade
Chambers is the leading data and intelligence partner for the legal sector.
