Project Development
Brazil
1 year ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
Angélica Petian
Global 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
About
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Practice Areas
Her practice covers the full range of contentious Projects and Public Law matters, particularly those related to Public Bidding Processes, Public Contracts, Public Concessions, and extensive Regulatory work before various regulatory bodies (such as ANTT, ANEEL, BACEN, etc.). She advises all types of relevant players in this field, including major Infrastructure, Railroad & Transportation, Construction, and Energy companies.
Career
She is currently Managing Partner of Vernalha Pereira.
Professional Memberships
She was formerly a Professor of Public Law at Pontificia Universidade Catolica de São Paulo – PUC-SP, a Professor of Public Law at the Law School of the City of São Paulo before becoming a Professor of Public Law at ATAME University. She is also a member of the Ibero-American Network of Public Contracts.
Education
Universidade de São Paulo (USP)
Post-Doctorate degree in Administrative Law
2020 - 2020
Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo (PUC-SP)
Doctor of Laws in Administrative Law
2014 - 2015
Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo (PUC-SP)
Master of Laws in Administrative Law
2008 - 2009
Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo (PUC-SP)
Specialisation in Administrative Law
2004 - 2005
Faculdade de Direito de São Bernardo do Campo
Bachelor of Laws
1996 - 2000
Languages Spoken
Portuguese and English
Chambers Review
Provided by Chambers
Chambers Global Guide
Project Development - Brazil
Band 5
Individual Editorial
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.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
Angélica Petian is widely recognised for her deep knowledge of the management of issues related to infrastructure and regulatory law.
Project DevelopmentChambers Global GuideAngélica Petian combines technical excellence with strategic vision and approachable leadership. She consistently adds value through clarity, confidence and client focus.
Project DevelopmentChambers Global Guide
Ranked Individuals at Vernalha Pereira (3)
Brazil
Angélica Petian
Project Development
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Fernando Vernalha Guimarães
Public Law
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Thiago Lima Breus
Public Law
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