Infrastructure: North East - Brazil
Band 2
What the Team is Known For
Mello Pimentel Advocacia is a corporate law firm well versed in infrastructure matters in the North East. It's often seen representing clients in the energy, sanitation and logistic sectors concerning concession and public bidding procedures.
Strengths
Mello Pimentel Advocacia understands our company very well, and the synergy built over time is highly valuable.
With a practical and solution-oriented approach, Mello Pimentel Advocacia combines solid knowledge in public law and infrastructure. It is a highly capable law firm with a strong regional presence and significant added value in complex projects.
Work Highlights
Mello Pimentel Advocacia represented Ambipar in proceedings before the Court of Accounts of Pernambuco involving a BRL124.9 million public contract, securing the denial of a precautionary measure and enabling its execution.
Notable practitioners
Marcus Heronydes Batista Mello is a seasoned infrastructure practitioner recognised in the market for his solid work for energy, sanitation and logistics companies.
Marcus Heronydes Batista Mello has a very solid track record, combining strong technical skills with a practical and strategic vision. He stands out for the way he handles projects, his personalised service and ability to quickly understand the situation and contribute effective solutions.
A ten out of ten in terms of feedback, expertise and depth of subject matter. I am very satisfied.
Leonardo Ramalho’s practice centres on administrative law and public contracts, advising on procurement, contractual disputes and Anti‑Corruption Law matters. He is recognised for his strategic litigation experience and close work with key public institutions.
Leonardo Ramalho deserves praise - he is a point of reference in the infrastructure sector.
João Veras is a partner advising on complex infrastructure and industrial projects in Northeastern Brazil, with a focus on sanitation and logistics. He handles both advisory and contentious matters, with expertise in public procurement, concessions and PPPs, and regularly acts before regulators and oversight bodies.
João Veras is a professional who combines technical knowledge with a very practical and strategic vision. He stands out for his ease of communication, his ability to quickly understand the situation and for bringing solutions that truly make sense for the business.
