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Provided by Vernalha Pereira

Vernalha Pereira is a leading firm in Project Development, focusing on the design, structuring, and implementation of large-scale infrastructure projects. Its expertise spans concessions, public-private partnerships (PPPs) and privatizations, supporting projects that transform essential public services across Brazil. The firm works closely with public entities, investors, and operators, offering comprehensive legal guidance from project conception and feasibility studies to contract negotiation and implementation. It stands out for establishing strategic partnerships with economic, financial, and engineering operators to design innovative, sustainable, and high-impact projects. Vernalha Pereira was responsible for the legal framework of the Cedae divestment in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil’s largest sanitation privatization, and continues to advise on strategic infrastructure and ESG-driven initiatives in sectors such as sanitation, gas, energy, highways, mobility, and logistics. Its client base includes BNDES, FGV, Equatorial, Rumo, Sanepar, Sulgas, Andrade Gutierrez, Pátria Investimentos and BRDE, reflecting the firm’s leadership in structuring transformative projects that drive Brazil’s.

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Project Development - Brazil

5
Band 5

What the Team is Known For

Vernalha Pereira has a strong track record advising on projects across sectors such as sanitation, energy, construction and transport. The project development practice spans both judicial and administrative spheres. The team has experience navigating regulatory frameworks and assisting clients in interactions with regulatory agencies.

Work Highlights

  • Vernalha Pereira advised Brazilian investment fund 4UM on the agreement for the third batch of highway concessions in the state of Paraná, overseen by the National Land Transportation Agency.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Angélica Petian
5
Angélica Petian
5
Band 5

Angélica Petian has experience in infrastructure, project development and public law, with a strong focus on public bidding processes, public contracts and concessions. She advises a wide range of clients across the infrastructure, transportation, construction and energy sectors. Angélica is known for her confident and well-grounded approach to complex legal issues.

Angélica Petian combines technical excellence with strategic vision and approachable leadership. She consistently adds value through clarity, confidence and client focus.

Angélica Petian is widely recognised for her deep knowledge of the management of issues related to infrastructure and regulatory law.

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Brazil

Project Development

Angélica Petian
5
Angélica Petian
5
Band 5

Members

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Angélica Petian

Angélica Petian

Head of Department

Fernando Vernalha Guimarães

Rodrigo Campos

Clients

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Aegea

Aesbe

Ambiental

Arteris

BNDES

BRDE

CBIC

Cesan

Compesa

Conasa

Copasa

EcoRodovias

Egis

Embasa

Equatorial

FGV

FIA

Fator

Motiva

OEC

OTP

Patria

Rumo

Sabesp

Safra

Sanepar

Industries

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Construction

Energy

Infrastructure and Projects

Oil and Gas

Roads and Railways

Sanitation

Solid Waste

Street Lighting

Telecommunications

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