Manesco, Ramires, Perez, Azevedo Marques Sociedade de Advogados > Rio De Janeiro, Brazil > Firm Profile

Manesco, Ramires, Perez, Azevedo Marques Sociedade de Advogados > The Legal 500 Rankings

Brazil > Public law Tier 1

Manesco, Ramires, Perez, Azevedo Marques Sociedade de Advogados has a reputable public law practice, which attracts a strong following of major public and private sector clients. With a proven track record in high-profile administrative litigation, privatisations, concessions and PPPs, the group is called upon to handle infrastructure projects across an array of sectors, including sanitation, logistics, construction and transport. Noted for its particular strength in regulatory matters, the team is typically trusted by the Federal and State governments to advise on legal frameworks. A popular choice for both domestic and international clients, Floriano de Azevedo Marques Neto is the go-to practitioner for concessions and judicial and administrative proceedings, and was recently nominated as an effective justice of the Superior Electoral Court. He oversees the practice alongside Marcos Augusto Perez, whose expertise covers judicial actions, bid contracts and administrative improbity matters. Another core member of the team is Wladimir Antonio Ribeiro, who is an active adviser to the Federal Government on sanitation and waste management laws.

Brazil > TMT: Telecoms Tier 2

A popular choice for government entities and large telecoms groups, Manesco, Ramires, Perez, Azevedo Marques Sociedade de Advogados is well regarded for its specialist expertise of regulatory issues pertaining to the telecoms sector. The firm, which played a key role in the structuring of telecoms regulations in the country, has recently advised on contractual matters, contentious mandates before ANATEL, and on the 5G spectrum bid in Brazil. Practice head Eduardo Augusto De Oliveira Ramires is especially sought out by satellite companies in relation to complex regulatory issues. Floriano De Azevedo Marques Neto also excels in regulatory matters. Former co-head Milene Louise Renée Coscione left the firm in September 2023.

Brazil > Projects and infrastructure Tier 4

A leader in the public law space, Manesco, Ramires, Perez, Azevedo Marques Sociedade de Advogados has a loyal following of public entities and private stakeholders seeking advice on PPPs, concessions and public work contracts. The practice is particularly skilled in projects in the sanitation, logistics, transport, social infrastructure and public lighting sectors. Co-leader Maís Moreno regularly acts for national government agencies and development banks in contract management and refinancing of infrastructure projects. Moreno is based in the São Paulo office, while fellow co-head Raul Felipe Borelli, a key contact for multilateral agencies, oversees the Belo Horizonte team.

Brazil > Dispute Resolution: Arbitration Tier 6

The arbitration team at public law heavyweight Manesco, Ramires, Perez, Azevedo Marques Sociedade de Advogados specialises in the resolution of disputes concerning interactions between the public and private sectors. Typical mandates include advising domestic and international actors on contentious matters involving the infrastructure, construction, energy, and oil and gas segments. Carolina Smirnovas is not only proficient in arbitration proceedings, but is also active handling court cases related to arbitration. Smirnovas oversees the practice with Floriano De Azevedo Marques Neto, who was recently nominated as an effective justice of the Superior Electoral Court.