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Provided by VAK ADVOGADOS
Villela de Andrade, Kloss Advogados (VAK) is a sophisticated public law boutique with outstanding expertise in leading cases involving administrative, regulatory and infrastructure issues.
In Public Law, we cover mandates ranging from administrative improbity to public tender offers and high-end administrative contracts. Additionally, we also advise on sensitive regulatory issues, involving both contentious and non-contentious matters.
Our team consists of seasoned public law partners with comprehensive international experience at both foreign law firms and prestigious academic institutions, and a robust track record advising on challenging cases involving the Executive, Legislative and Judiciary Branches, including the Prosecutor´s Office and Audit Courts.
Our practice group seeks to provide customised solutions for each client, tailored to their specific sector and with a focus on practical results.
We are best known for our strategic counsel on Public Concession Agreements, with our firm regularly being sought out by established construction, logistics, basic sanitation, and energy companies, as well as Public Entities (such as Federal, State and Municipal Governments) which require the modelling and preparation of all legal documents related to Public Tender Offers.
Our team stands out for its decades of experience catering to clients from the Airport Infrastructure, Transportation, Construction, Basic Sanitation, Piped Gas Distribution, and Logistics sectors.
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VAK Advogados is noted for its skills in furnishing assistance with public law disputes involving concession agreements and finance rebalancing, as well as administrative proceedings. The firm is also able to advise on structuring PPPs, regulatory advisory and compliance. Its clients often come from the sanitation, airports and infrastructure sectors.
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VAK advised Iguá Saneamento on legal and regulatory matters relating to its operations in the State of Paraná, including analyses of related PPP and concession frameworks.
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VAK's public law team stands out for its combination of solid procedural strategy, agile execution in critical cases and objective communication, with consistent technical assistance and a focus on results.
VAK provides personalised public law work with technical and strategic support. They deeply understand thorny issues in this area.
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Fernando Villela de Andrade Vianna has gained experience in public law matters by handling concessions, PPPs and regulatory disputes.
Fernando Vianna is a dedicated public law professional with incredible knowledge of the infrastructure sector.
Public Law: Highly Regarded
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Renato Otto Kloss
Head of Department
Fernando Villela de Andrade Vianna
Head of Department
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