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Public Law focuses on the relationship between individuals or private entities and central and local government and other public or regulatory bodies, which for the purpose of the Latin America guide covers constitutional and administrative law matters such as, contentious and non-contentious proceedings, judicial reviews, litigation before constitutional courts, advice on the powers and administrative functions of the government. It also includes matters relating to public procurement, as well as regulatory advice excluding regulatory work related to specific practice areas already considered in a particular jurisdiction: Competition, Energy & Natural Resources, Labour and Employment, Life Sciences, Tax, TMT, Intellectual Property, among others.

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Band 1

  1. Floriano Peixoto de Azevedo Marques Neto
    1
    Floriano Peixoto de Azevedo Marques Neto
    Manesco Advogados
    Manesco Advogados | Public Law
    2025 | Band 1 | 18 Years Ranked
    Highly regarded partner Floriano Peixoto de Azevedo Marques Neto co-heads the department and is often recognised in the public law arena for his longstanding expertise and significant academic contributions.
  2. Lucas Sant'Anna
    1
    Lucas Sant'Anna
    Machado Meyer
    Machado Meyer | Public Law
    2025 | Band 1 | 14 Years Ranked

    Head of department Lucas Sant'Anna is experienced in privatisation and concession bids, besides administrative and judicial procedures against government bodies.

  3. Marçal Justen Filho
    1
    Marçal Justen Filho
    Justen, Pereira, Oliveira & Talamini - Advogados Associados
    Justen, Pereira, Oliveira & Talamini - Advogados Associados | Head of Public Law
    2025 | Band 1 | 15 Years Ranked

    Marçal Justen Filho is considered to be one of the greatest jurists in Brazilian public law. He is widely admired for his knowledge, seniority and experience in public law matters.

2

Band 2

  1. Alexandre Aroeira Salles
    2
    Alexandre Aroeira Salles
    Aroeira Salles Advogados
    Aroeira Salles Advogados | Public Law
    2025 | Band 2 | 10 Years Ranked

    Alexandre Aroeira Salles is highly regarded among market analysts for his skills litigating before the Federal Court of Accounts. He is also experienced with the negotiation and renegotiation of concession contracts.

  2. Bruno Francisco Cabral Aurélio
    2
    Bruno Francisco Cabral Aurélio
    Demarest Advogados
    Demarest Advogados | Public Law
    2025 | Band 2 | 15 Years Ranked

    Bruno Francisco Cabral Aurélio has experience advising on concession bids for airport services, arbitration proceedings and water and sewage supply, among others.

  3. 2
    Caio Mário da Silva Pereira Neto
    PNM - Pereira Neto | Macedo | Rocco Advogados | Head of Public Law
    2025 | Band 2 | 18 Years Ranked

    Partner Caio Mário da Silva Pereira Neto is well regarded for handling public concession matters, dealing with different regulatory agencies and leading regulatory discussions regarding oil and gas and infrastructure.

3

Band 3

  1. Bruno Werneck
    3
    Bruno Werneck
    Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown
    Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown | Public Law
    2025 | Band 3 | 15 Years Ranked

    Bruno Werneck of Tauil & Chequer Advogados enjoys a good reputation handling public law matters for companies in the water and sewage, airport and transportation sectors. Werneck is skilled to assist with implementation of divestment plans and bidding documents for concession projects.

  2. Fernando Vernalha Guimarães
    3
    Fernando Vernalha Guimarães
    Vernalha Pereira
    Vernalha Pereira | Head of Public Law
    2025 | Band 3 | 9 Years Ranked

    Fernando Vernalha Guimarães enjoys a good reputation for his public law practice and growing experience in noteworthy public concession mandates, anti-corruption civil claims and public bidding.

  3. Giuseppe Giamundo Neto
    3
    Giuseppe Giamundo Neto
    Giamundo Neto Advogados
    Giamundo Neto Advogados | Public Law
    2025 | Band 3 | 6 Years Ranked
    Giuseppe Giamundo Neto offers expertise in handling public law matters, particularly advising clients from the construction and infrastructure sectors.
  4. Gustavo Binenbojm
    3
    Gustavo Binenbojm
    Binenbojm, Cyrino, Koatz & Voronoff Advogados
    Binenbojm, Cyrino, Koatz & Voronoff Advogados | Public Law
    2025 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked

    Founding partner Gustavo Binenbojm maintains a long track record assisting with high profile disputes in public law, negotiating concession agreements and issuing legal opinion on healthcare.

  5. José Virgílio Lopes Enei
    3
    José Virgílio Lopes Enei
    Machado Meyer
    Machado Meyer | Public Law
    2025 | Band 3 | 18 Years Ranked

    José Virgílio Lopes Enei enjoys a solid reputation for his handling of public projects of infrastructure, bidding procedures and concessions.

  6. Rodnei Iazzetta
    3
    Rodnei Iazzetta
    Lobo de Rizzo Advogados
    Lobo de Rizzo Advogados | Head of Public Law
    2025 | Band 3 | 14 Years Ranked

    Rodnei Iazzetta concentrates his practice on a range of public law matters, including PPP agreements, auctions for privatisation and concessions in the port sector, and regulatory framework of sanitation.

  7. Sebastião Botto de Barros Tojal
    3
    Sebastião Botto de Barros Tojal
    Tojal Renault Advogados Associados
    Tojal Renault Advogados Associados | Public Law
    2025 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked

    Founding-partner Sebastião Botto de Barros Tojal is a seasoned practitioner with sophisticated expertise in administrative lawsuits, administrative proceedings and investigation of concessions.

  8. Letícia Queiroz de Andrade
    Queiroz Maluf Reis Sociedade de Advogados | Public Law
    2025 | Band 3
  9. Maurício Portugal Ribeiro
    Portugal Ribeiro Advogados | Public Law
    2025 | Band 3
4

Band 4

  1. Ana Cândida de Mello Carvalho
    4
    Ana Cândida de Mello Carvalho
    BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão
    BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão | Public Law
    2025 | Band 4 | 9 Years Ranked

    Ana Cândida de Mello Carvalho is a seasoned lawyer dealing with a variety of public law matters, such as bidding procedures and contracts, public service concessions and public-private partnerships.

  2. André Luiz Freire
    4
    André Luiz Freire
    Mattos Filho
    Mattos Filho | Public Law
    2025 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked

    Partner André Luiz Freire regularly advises clients on PPP, concession agreements and bidding processes.

  3. Augusto Dal Pozzo
    4
    Augusto Dal Pozzo
    Dal Pozzo Advogados | Public Law
    2025 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked

    Augusto Dal Pozzo is a well-experienced practitioner across the public law sphere. Dal Pozzo is often sought out to assist with administrative proceedings, concession agreements and disputes over contracts.

  4. Eduardo Hayden Carvalhaes Neto
    4
    Eduardo Hayden Carvalhaes Neto
    Lefosse Advogados
    Lefosse Advogados | Public Law
    2025 | Band 4 | 16 Years Ranked

    Eduardo Hayden Carvalhaes Neto is a popular choice as counsel in complex regulatory work in the field, PPP and administrative proceedings.

  5. Luis Eduardo Serra Netto
    4
    Luis Eduardo Serra Netto
    Duarte Garcia, Serra Netto e Terra Advogados
    Duarte Garcia, Serra Netto e Terra Advogados | Public Law
    2025 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked

    Luis Eduardo Serra Neto maintains a strong focus on administrative proceedings, concession structurings, bidding processes and lawsuits.

  6. Marcos Augusto Perez
    4
    Marcos Augusto Perez
    Manesco Advogados
    Manesco Advogados | Public Law
    2025 | Band 4 | 10 Years Ranked

    Co-head of department Marcos Augusto Perez is well regarded for his practice in litigation related to public law matters, review of concession contracts and administrative proceedings.

  7. Mário Márcio Saadi Lima
    4
    Mário Márcio Saadi Lima
    Dias Carneiro Advogados
    Dias Carneiro Advogados | Public Law
    2025 | Band 4 | 6 Years Ranked

    Mário Márcio Saadi Lima's expertise covers PPP agreements, concessions and bids.

  8. Ricardo Levy
    4
    Ricardo Levy
    Pinheiro Neto Advogados
    Pinheiro Neto Advogados | Public Law
    2025 | Band 4 | 10 Years Ranked

    Ricardo Levy is well regarded for his experience in regulatory matters and contractual topics, including PPP agreements. Levy is often sought out to represent clients in disputes before the TCU on alleged illegalities and administrative proceedings.

  9. Thiago Sombra
    4
    Thiago Sombra
    Mattos Filho
    Mattos Filho | Public Law
    2025 | Band 4 | 8 Years Ranked

    Thiago Luís Sombra advises on complex cases regarding public procurements, implementation of industrial plants and private railways.

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Band 5

  1. Cesar Pereira
    5
    Cesar Pereira
    Justen, Pereira, Oliveira & Talamini
    Justen, Pereira, Oliveira & Talamini | Public Law
    2025 | Band 5 | 8 Years Ranked
    Cesar Pereira is frequently retained to represent clients before the TCU regarding administrative proceedings, court disputes and negotiating concession agreements.
  2. Frederico Bopp Dieterich
    5
    Frederico Bopp Dieterich
    Azevedo Sette Advogados
    Azevedo Sette Advogados | Public Law
    2025 | Band 5 | 16 Years Ranked

    Frederico Bopp Dieterich holds expertise in structuring of public and private partnerships (PPPs) and regulatory matters regarding concessions.

  3. Gustavo Magalhães
    5
    Gustavo Magalhães
    Madrona Advogados
    Madrona Advogados | Public Law
    2025 | Band 5 | 8 Years Ranked

    Gustavo Magalhães is a seasoned practitioner with a strong focus on public-private partnerships (PPPs), concessions and litigation.

  4. Jorge Souza
    5
    Jorge Souza
    Tojal Renault Advogados Associados
    Tojal Renault Advogados Associados | Public Law
    2025 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked

    Jorge Souza is frequently sought out to handle regulatory matters, administrative lawsuits and bidding procedures. He works for clients within the maritime and infrastructure sectors.

  5. 5
    Mateus Piva Adami
    PNM - Pereira Neto | Macedo | Rocco Advogados | Public Law
    2025 | Band 5 | 11 Years Ranked
    Mateus Piva Adami is a well-regarded practitioner and frequently sought out to represent clients in lawsuits regarding public treasure, legal assistance on sewage public service concession and regulatory discussions.
  6. Massami Uyeda Junior
    Arap, Nishi & Uyeda Advogados | Public Law
    2025 | Band 5
6

Band 6

  1. Alexandre Santos de Aragão
    6
    Alexandre Santos de Aragão
    Alexandre Aragão Advogados
    Alexandre Aragão Advogados | Public Law
    2025 | Band 6 | 1 Years Ranked

    Alexandre Santos de Aragão is able to assist clients with judicial and administrative disputes. Aragão is a respected academic figure who can provide legal opinions.

  2. 6
    Ana Paula de Barcellos
    Barroso Fontelles, Barcellos, Mendonça & Associados
    Barroso Fontelles, Barcellos, Mendonça & Associados | Public Law
    2025 | Band 6 | 4 Years Ranked

    Ana Paula de Barcellos is acquainted with public law mandates involving judicial reviews, constitutional disputes and administrative proceedings, as well as legal opinions.

  3. Caio de Souza Loureiro
    6
    Caio de Souza Loureiro
    TozziniFreire Advogados
    TozziniFreire Advogados | Head of Public Law
    2025 | Band 6 | 3 Years Ranked

    Caio de Souza Loureiro receives strong endorsement for his public law practice. He deals with bidding procedures and negotiations with governmental bodies.

  4. Francisco Ferreira
    6
    Francisco Ferreira
    Aroeira Salles Advogados
    Aroeira Salles Advogados | Public Law
    2025 | Band 6 | 2 Years Ranked

    Francisco Ferreira offers notable strength in administrative law, public procurement, regulation, judicial review and anti-corruption matters.

  5. Henrique Silveira
    6
    Henrique Silveira
    Mattos Filho
    Mattos Filho | Public Law
    2025 | Band 6 | 2 Years Ranked

    Henrique Lago da Silveira is able to assists clients with bidding procedures and contractual issues, including filing for administrative appeals.

  6. Marcelo Lennertz
    6
    Marcelo Lennertz
    Lobo de Rizzo Advogados
    Lobo de Rizzo Advogados | Public Law
    2025 | Band 6 | 1 Years Ranked

    Marcelo Lennertz is active across the concession sphere, including bidding and regulatory analysis.

  7. 6
    Mauro Hiane de Moura
    Veirano Advogados
    Veirano Advogados | Public Law
    2025 | Band 6 | 3 Years Ranked

    Partner Mauro Hiane de Moura is involved in the public law arena challenging public tenders and representing clients in administrative procedures, among other issues.

  8. Patrícia Regina Pinheiro Sampaio
    6
    Patrícia Regina Pinheiro Sampaio
    Rennó Penteado Sampaio Advogados | Public Law
    2025 | Band 6 | 2 Years Ranked

    Patrícia Regina Pinheiro Sampaio is an experienced practitioner known for handling infrastructure contracts and administrative proceedings in industries such as oil and gas, airports and railroads.

  9. Rafael Vanzella
    6
    Rafael Vanzella
    Machado Meyer
    Machado Meyer | Public Law
    2025 | Band 6 | 3 Years Ranked

    Rafael Vanzella is well regarded for devising complex pre-litigation strategies for high value regulatory disputes and issuing legal opinions.

  10. Thiago Lima Breus
    6
    Thiago Lima Breus
    Vernalha Pereira
    Vernalha Pereira | Public Law
    2025 | Band 6 | 1 Years Ranked

    Thiago Lima Breus is able to tackle contentious and non-contentious issues related to public law, including bidding procedures and challenging administrative decisions.

  11. Vitor Schirato
    6
    Vitor Schirato
    Rhein Schirato & Meireles Advogados
    Rhein Schirato & Meireles Advogados | Public Law
    2025 | Band 6 | 1 Years Ranked

    Vitor Schirato has substantial experience in public law matters concerning concession structuring and contracts. Schirato has additional capabilities in contentious matters.

  12. Murilo Melo Vale
    Tavernard Advogados | Public Law
    2025 | Band 6
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Up and Coming

  1. Alice Voronoff
    U
    Alice Voronoff
    Binenbojm, Cyrino, Koatz & Voronoff Advogados
    Binenbojm, Cyrino, Koatz & Voronoff Advogados | Public Law
    2025 | Up and Coming | 3 Years Ranked

    Up-and-Coming partner Alice Voronoff shows experience concerning public law, administrative law and constitutional law.

  2. Camillo Giamundo
    U
    Camillo Giamundo
    Giamundo Neto Advogados
    Giamundo Neto Advogados | Public Law
    2025 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked

    Camillo Giamundo is seen assisting clients with public law mandates, often involving concession matters, such as pre-auction preparations and advise during the bidding phase.

  3. Carolina Fidalgo
    U
    Carolina Fidalgo
    Rennó Penteado Sampaio Advogados | Public Law
    2025 | Up and Coming | 2 Years Ranked

    Up-and-Coming partner Carolina Barros Fidalgo is experienced in handling matters related to product regulations, sanitary surveillance, administrative contracts, bidding procedures and more.

  4. U
    Fernando Gallacci
    Souza Okawa Advogados
    Souza Okawa Advogados | Public Law
    2025 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked

    Up-and-coming Fernando Gallacci is often seen advising clients on PPPs, which includes work on agreements and regulatory advice.

  5. João Paulo Pessoa
    U
    João Paulo Pessoa
    Toledo Marchetti Advogados
    Toledo Marchetti Advogados | Public Law
    2025 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked

    João Paulo Pessoa is building a good reputation for his advisorial work on infrastructure projects, executing risk assessment studies and analysis of concession contracts.

  6. Karen Coutinho
    U
    Karen Coutinho
    Lefosse Advogados
    Lefosse Advogados | Public Law
    2025 | Up and Coming | 4 Years Ranked

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

  7. Renan Sona
    U
    Renan Sona
    Demarest Advogados
    Demarest Advogados | Public Law
    2025 | Up and Coming | 2 Years Ranked

    Up-and-Coming partner Renan Sona is well regarded for his practice assisting clients with concession projects, PPPs, privatisation procedures and public procurement.

  8. Rodrigo Barata
    U
    Rodrigo Barata
    Madrona Advogados
    Madrona Advogados | Public Law
    2025 | Up and Coming | 2 Years Ranked

    Up-and-Coming partner Rodrigo Barata shows strong experience in the field of public law, receiving endorsement from clients and market sources.

  9. Arthur Lima Guedes
    Piquet, Magaldi e Guedes Advogados | Public Law
    2025 | Up and Coming

Associates to watch

  1. Andre Martins Bogossian
    Andre Martins Bogossian
    Stocche Forbes Advogados
    Stocche Forbes Advogados | Public Law
    2025 | Associates to watch | 1 Years Ranked

    Associate-to-Watch Andre Martins Bogossian acts on public procurements, including PPPs.

  2. Julio Barboza
    Julio Barboza
    Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown
    Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown | Public Law
    2025 | Associates to watch | 2 Years Ranked

    Associate-to-Watch Julio Barboza Bertuol of Tauil & Chequer Advogados demonstrates knowledge in matters in the field of public law, particularly in infrastructure projects.

  3. Matheus Palhares Vieira
    Matheus Palhares Vieira
    Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados
    Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados | Public Law
    2025 | Associates to watch | 1 Years Ranked

    Associate-to-Watch Matheus Palhares Vieira is able to assist clients with bidding procedures and public contracts.

  4. Pedro Saullo
    Pedro Saullo
    Machado Meyer
    Machado Meyer | Public Law
    2025 | Associates to watch | 5 Years Ranked

    Associate-to-Watch Pedro Saullo receives high praise for his work alongside the firm's partners in privatisations and biddings.

  5. Rafaella Guzela
    Rafaella Guzela
    Souto Correa Advogados
    Souto Correa Advogados | Public Law
    2025 | Associates to watch | 1 Years Ranked

    Associate-to-watch Rafaella Guzela is able to advise clients on public law regulations and structuring concession deals.