Brazil Guide 2025 : Brazil
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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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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.
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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.
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Vernalha Pereira demonstrates strong technical expertise and market knowledge. The team's critical and pragmatic analysis effectively addressed key risks and opportunities in our transaction.
The firm has extensive experience and deep technical and legal knowledge of strategic and highly complex projects, including public-private partnerships, concessions and contractual structuring.
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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.
Project Development
Provided by Vernalha Pereira
Fernando Vernalha Guimarães
Rodrigo Campos
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