Dispute Resolution: Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
1 year ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
Leonardo Coelho Ribeiro
Brazil 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
About
Provided by Braz, Coelho, Veras, Lessa e Bueno Advogados
Brazil: Regions
Practice Areas
Public Law, Projects and Infrastructure, Dispute Resolution
Professional Memberships
Member of the Institute of Administrative Law of Rio de Janeiro State – IDAERJ, of the Administrative Law and the Infrastructure Law Commissions of Brazilian Bar Association of Rio de Janeiro – OAB/RJ and of the Institute of Brazilian Lawyers – IAB.
Experience
Full professor of railroad regulation at the post-graduate training program for the technical staff of the Federal Audit Court. Master’s Degree in Public Law from UERJ. LL.M. in Litigation by FGV Law Rio. Graduated in Law at UNIRIO. Author of the books “Railway regulation” (with the economist Armando Castelar Pinheiro), published by FGV (2018), “Administrative Law as a toolbox”, published by Malheiros (2017), “Regulation and competition in ports”, published by Forum (2025), and many articles published in specialized journals (RDA, RDPE, RBDP, Public Interest). Coordinator of the books “The new infrastructure and mining regulation: Ports, Airports, Railways and Roads” and “Regulation and new technologies”, published by Fórum (2017).
Chambers Review
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Dispute Resolution: Rio de Janeiro - Brazil
Up and Coming
Individual Editorial
Partner Leonardo Coelho Ribeiro is the head of the firm’s infrastructure and regulatory practice. He advises clients on regulatory frameworks, concession contracts and administrative proceedings. His work focuses on regulated infrastructure sectors, including railways, ports and energy.
Strengths
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An excellent professional, Leonardo Coelho is proactive, highly committed and academically outstanding.
Dispute Resolution: Rio de JaneiroChambers Brazil: RegionsLeonardo Coelho Ribeiro always acts with diligence, helpfulness and humanity, and is a highly regarded professional.
Dispute Resolution: Rio de JaneiroChambers Brazil: RegionsLeonardo Coelho is a lawyer who combines strong knowledge of both the law and the market.
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