Brazil Guide 2026 : Brazil
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Provided by Lefosse Advogados
We structure projects involving public entities, including joint ventures, partnerships, mergers and acquisitions of public assets, as well as bidding processes and administrative contracts, concessions, PPPs, administrative proceedings, and contractual rebalance.
We specialize in Public Law and market regulation with extensive experience in privatization and concession projects, as well as markets regulated by the government, especially in telecommunications, media and audiovisual, civil aviation, airports, highways, mining, gaming & betting, sanitation, infrastructure, ports, defense, and public services in general. We handle both transactional and advisory aspects, as well as contentious matters, ensuring comprehensive solutions for complex operations.
Legal services we offer to our clients:
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Lefosse Advogados maintains a well-regarded public law practice, known in the market for providing assistance with regulatory matters and concession bids. The team also provides guidance on administrative proceedings. Clients from the sanitation, aviation and telecommunication fields often seek the firm's services.
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Lefosse advised Prisma Capital on the PPP modelling of the Novas Escolas project, spearheaded by the São Paulo state government.
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Lefosse shows excellent technical knowledge and a proactive business mindset. The firm is responsive, with excellent availability and flexible scheduling.
Lefosse has a skilled public law team that delves into the business plan, not just the legal aspects, of the matter. They have good industry knowledge.
Lefosse's main distinguishing feature is the combination of in-depth technical knowledge in public law and a practical, solution-oriented approach. The team demonstrates consistent mastery of the workings of public administration, the ability to anticipate regulatory risks and the skill to translate complex legal issues into clear recommendations.
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Eduardo Hayden Carvalhaes Neto is a public law practitioner often chosen as counsel in complex regulatory work in the field, PPP and administrative proceedings.
Eduardo is a safe haven for complex public law operations.
Eduardo Hayden Carvalhaes Neto has extensive legal experience in public law. He's a partner I work with without hesitation.
Karen Coutinho guides clients through public law regulatory markets and handles the analysis and drafting of due diligence documents for companies in various sectors. She also handles dispute work.
Karen Coutinho has extensive experience in public law and regulations, navigating with ease matters of all levels of complexity. She has a business-oriented vision, works efficiently and inspires confidence in her work.
Karen Coutinho is an attentive and committed public law professional who gets directly involved in meeting her clients' needs. She's always focused on ensuring the best experience and work quality.
Public Law: Highly Regarded
Public Law: Highly Regarded
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Eduardo Hayden Carvalhaes Neto
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