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Henrique Silveira

Henrique Silveira

Brazil 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

About

Provided by Mattos Filho

Brazil: Industries & Sectors

Practice Areas

Infrastructure & Energy; Administrative Law; Education.

Career

Henrique has wide-ranging experience in consulting and litigation involving administrative and regulatory law, working with public tenders and contracts, state-owned companies, regulation of economic activity and public utilities framework, especially involving the following sectors: highways, sanitation, ports, airports and, above all, education.

His practice covers larger projects, such as modeling for concessions and public works, advising on bids for large-scale concessions, as well as smaller-scale projects, such as administrative agreements, negotiating partnerships with administrative entities or working in public tenders and dismissals of public procurements.

In assisting concessionaires and companies regulated by regulatory agencies, Henrique works with administrative proceedings, claims for economic and financial rebalance of public agreements, and in preparation of new regulations. He also has solid experience in civil inquiries and proceedings before external control entities, such as the Public Prosecutor’s Office and the Federal Court of Auditors, as well as in judicial litigation arising from administrative proceedings.

Education

Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC)

Bachelor of Laws

Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV)

Postgraduate Degree in Economic Law

Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC)

Master's Degree in Administrative Law

Universidade de São Paulo (USP)

PhD in Economic Law

Instituto Universitario Europeo (ITA)

Visiting researcher at Harvard Law School (HLS)

Languages Spoken

Portuguese;

Italian;

Spanish;

Chambers Review

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Chambers Brazil: Industries & Sectors

Education - Brazil

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial

Henrique Lago da Silveira is a renowned practitioner, leading many of the most significant cases within education. He is frequently engaged in litigation and regulatory matters and acts on behalf of high-profile institutions.

Public Law: The Elite - Brazil

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

Henrique Silveira is able to assists clients with public law mandates like bidding procedures and contractual issues, including filing for administrative appeals.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Henrique closely follows market developments, keeps us informed of relevant updates and demonstrates deep knowledge of the subject.

    EducationChambers Brazil: Industries & Sectors
  • Henrique is one of the leading professionals in the sector. He is highly recognised in the market and stands out as a leader in the education arena.

    EducationChambers Brazil: Industries & Sectors
  • Henrique brings a perspective that goes beyond legal analysis. He understands the business and focuses on finding practical solutions.

    EducationChambers Brazil: Industries & Sectors
  • Henrique is available and easy to communicate with. He delivers work of excellent quality and contributes to a high-level debate.

    EducationChambers Brazil: Industries & Sectors
  • Henrique is highly available and essential to our decision-making process. He has outstanding knowledge, an impeccable academic background and deep command of the subject.

    EducationChambers Brazil: Industries & Sectors
  • Henrique Silveira is a public law professional who stands out for his technical excellence and strategic vision. His ability to handle complex and multi-jurisdictional regulatory issues is remarkable, showing a deep understanding of the legislation applicable to logistics, transportation and e-commerce operations.

    Public Law: The EliteChambers Brazil: Industries & Sectors

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