Eduardo Carvalhaes > Lefosse Advogados > Sao Paulo, Brazil > Lawyer Profile

Lefosse Advogados is well positioned to assist private and public sector clients in the full range of public law matters, including privatisations, public procurement and PPPs. Recently, the team has been particularly active in the renegotiation of public concessions and new contract approvals, and has helped potential investors navigate the legislation applicable to public contracting in Brazil and the current opportunities available to them. Eduardo Carvalhaes ‘leads an excellent team of lawyers‘, who are trusted by domestic and foreign players in the acquisition of equity stakes in companies that provide services to the public sector. Beatriz Ghosn is skilled in advising private companies on their interactions with Brazilian governmental entities, which is also an area of particular focus for Karen Coutinho.

Lefosse Advogados acts for incumbent and new entrants into the Brazilian telecoms market in the entire spectrum of commercial, regulatory, and transactional matters. The team, which covers all major sub-sectors, including telephony, internet, supporting infrastructure, satellite, and submarine cables, was one of the firms advising industry leaders on the 5G auction promoted by regulatory agency ANATEL. Telecom-related M&A and emerging technologies are other areas of expertise for the practice, which is under the leadership of Eduardo Carvalhaes. Carvalhaes is highly regarded for his expertise and tenure, particularly in the administrative law and public procurement spheres.