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Karen Coutinho

Karen Coutinho

Brazil 2026

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Ranked in 4 practice areas

Aviation: Regulatory

Brazil

1 year ranked

Telecommunications

Brazil

5 years ranked

Public Law: Highly Regarded

Brazil

1 year ranked

Gambling and Betting

Brazil

2 years ranked

About

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Brazil: Industries & Sectors

Practice Areas

Public Law and Regulation

Career

Karen is a senior associate in the Public Law and Regulation practice, focusing on advising clients in regulatory markets, as well as analyzing and preparing due diligence documents for companies in these sectors. She advises clients in their interactions with Brazilian government authorities, licensing, tenders and acts in proceedings before courts, regulatory agencies, public accounts courts and third sector organizations. Among her clients are large national and international companies, operating in various sectors, such as aviation, mining, telecommunications, oil and gas, ports and health. CP³P Certification - Preparation Level Certified Public-Private Partnership Professional, APMG Public-Private Partnerships Certification Program. Specialization in Public Policy and Advocacy (FGV/SP) and in Business Law with a focus on Tenders and Contracts (FGV/RJ). Graduated at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro.

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Chambers Brazil: Industries & Sectors

Aviation: Regulatory - Brazil

Up and Coming
Individual Editorial

Karen Coutinho supports airlines, airport concessionaires and other aviation players on a broad range of regulatory, operational and contractual matters, including passenger rights, compliance, agency interactions and agreements within the sector.

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Public Law: Highly Regarded - Brazil

Up and Coming
Individual Editorial

Karen Coutinho guides clients through public law regulatory markets and handles the analysis and drafting of due diligence documents for companies in various sectors. She also handles dispute work.

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Gambling and Betting - Brazil

Up and Coming
Individual Editorial

Karen Coutinho is a lawyer active in the gambling and betting sector through her prowess in regulatory and public law-related work. She's well regarded for her advice in state lottery bidding procedures and her legal opinions on sports betting regulations.

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Telecommunications - Brazil

Up and Coming
Individual Editorial

Karen Coutinho advises clients on regulatory and transactional matters in regulated sectors, with a particular focus on telecommunications. Her practice covers areas such as infrastructure, tower businesses, Internet of Things (IoT) and undersea cables.

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Strengths

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  • Karen Coutinho combines excellent technical knowledge with a robust understanding of the regulatory framework.

    Aviation: RegulatoryChambers Brazil: Industries & Sectors

  • We can always trust Karen Coutinho’s guidance. Her recommendations are solid, clearly explained and tailored to the business. She is an outstanding professional, technically exceptional and extremely supportive.

    Aviation: RegulatoryChambers Brazil: Industries & Sectors

  • Karen Coutinho has extensive experience in public law and regulations, navigating with ease matters of all levels of complexity. She has a business-oriented vision, works efficiently and inspires confidence in her work.

    Public Law: Highly RegardedChambers Brazil: Industries & Sectors

  • Karen Coutinho is an attentive and committed public law professional who gets directly involved in meeting her clients' needs. She's always focused on ensuring the best experience and work quality.

    Public Law: Highly RegardedChambers Brazil: Industries & Sectors

  • Karen Coutinho has been standing out in the market and is increasingly recognised as a relevant figure in her field.

    Gambling and BettingChambers Brazil: Industries & Sectors

  • Karen Coutinho has broad knowledge and provides her opinions with confidence.

    Gambling and BettingChambers Brazil: Industries & Sectors

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