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Public law

BFBM – Barroso Fontelles, Barcellos, Mendonça & Associados

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Devoted to public and constitutional law matters, the team at BFBM – Barroso Fontelles, Barcellos, Mendonça & Associados demonstrates notable strength in representing private and state-owned companies in proceedings before administrative and supervisory bodies, regulatory agencies, as well as audit and judicial courts. The 'always attentive and very technical' Ana Paula de Barcellos is noted for her 'excellence in public and procedural law', while litigator Márcio Monteiro Reis possesses an impressive track record in cases before the Federal General Accounting Office (TCU) and Comptroller General’s Office (CGU).
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Ana Paula de Barcellos is the lawyer I have the most contact with. She is always attentive and very technical.'

  • ‘The lawyers who have represented me have demonstrated great technical ability. They are always present, closely monitoring the entire evolution of the process. They inform us of all the steps to follow.'

  • ‘Everyone was excellent, especially Márcio Monteiro Reis. He stands out for his knowledge and leadership power.'

  • ‘Attention and prompt service.'

  • ‘Knowledge of the area of ​​activity so that access to the discussions necessary for the successful conduct of processes takes place at the right time. Technical and relational knowledge. This is essential in my opinion.'

  • ‘Marcio Reis was the partner who served me efficiently and precisely, having perfect control over the work and support of his team. Excellent professional.'

  • ‘Highly specialised firm for strategic case management. Professional team, attentive to deadlines and client demands regarding the transfer of procedural information and action strategy.'

  • ‘Ana Paula de Barcellos - excellence in public and procedural law, respected before her peers and judges.'

Key clients

  • Norte Energia S.A.
  • Naturgy Energy Group S.A.
  • Ex-Presidente da Petrobras (Roberto Castello Branco)
  • Federação Nacional de Saúde Suplementar (FenaSaúde)
  • Vibra Energia S.A.
  • Associação Congregação de Santa Catarina (ACSC)
  • Confederação Nacional das Empresas de Seguros Gerais, Previdência Privada e Vida, Saúde Suplementar e Capitalização (CNseg)
  • Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. (Petrobras)
  • Transpetro
  • Andrade Gutierrez Engenharia S.A.

Work highlights

Defending the former directors of Petrobras in an administrative proceeding initiated by the Federal General Accounting Office (TCU) after SecexEstatais reported possible irregularities in Petrobras’ former directors’ decisions.
Defending the former directors and managers of Petrobras in a citizen suit in which the counterparty seeks the annulment of the acquisition of the Pasadena Refinery (PRSI).
Advising a government-owned company on a lawsuit pending before the Federal Supreme Court (STF) in which the parties discuss the client’s remuneration calculation method.

Practice head

Ana Paula de Barcellos; Márcio Monteiro Reis; Rafael Barroso Fontelles

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