Department profile
Madrona Advogados

Public Law: The Elite

Brazil Guide 2026 : Brazil


Madrona Advogados

Rankings

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Public Law: The Elite - Brazil

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Madrona Advogados regularly advises clients on public law matters, such as PPP contracts and dispute issues, including administrative matters. The team is also familiar with risk mitigation and other contractual mandates. Its clients often hail from sectors such as sanitation, construction, health and public transport.

Work Highlights

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  • Madrona advised Fundação Instituto de Pesquisas Econômicas (FIPE) on defining the public law framework that governs the relationship between the federal government and the state of São Paulo in connection with an infrastructure project.

Strengths

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  • The distinguishing features of Madrona are based on a combination of legal rigour with a pragmatic, business-oriented vision. Their public law team has a deep understanding of administrative and regulatory law, with specific expertise in concessions and PPPs for social infrastructure (education and health).

    Public Law: The Elite respondentBrazil
  • Madrona's public law work is personalised and they have excellent communication channels. They are always willing to help at any time. The work is of high technical quality and always delivered within the agreed timeframe. They have extensive experience and always contribute with a strategic vision that greatly helps in risk reduction and decision-making.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Gustavo Magalhães
    Band 4Gustavo Magalhães

    Gustavo Magalhães

    Gustavo Magalhães is a seasoned public law practitioner with a strong focus on public-private partnerships (PPPs), concessions and litigation.

    • Gustavo Magalhães possesses a shrewdness stemming from technical knowledge coupled with the ability to develop out-of-the-box strategies. His technical expertise and confidence in his public law opinions are undeniable. He understands the business and seeks solutions that consider the company's best interests, conducting analyses that go beyond the purely legal aspects.

      Public Law: The Elite respondentBrazil
    • Gustavo Magalhães is a public law professional with extensive legal knowledge who has supported us since the beginning of the concession contract. He has a technical, commercial and systemic understanding of what a sensitive contract like ours entails.

      Public Law: The Elite respondentBrazil
  • Up and ComingRodrigo Barata
    Up and ComingRodrigo Barata

    Rodrigo Barata

    Rodrigo Barata shows experience in the field of public law, receiving endorsement from clients and market sources.

    • Rodrigo Barata shows extensive technical knowledge and availability to meet public law demands within challenging deadlines, without compromising the quality of the work.

      Public Law: The Elite respondentBrazil
    • Rodrigo Barata is a public law professional with above-average skills and knowledge of the infrastructure sector.

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