BFBM – Barroso Fontelles, Barcellos, Mendonça & Associados' public and constitutional law practice handles a wide range of matters, including proceedings before administrative and supervisory bodies, regulatory agencies, audit entities, and judicial courts. With extensive experience in constitutional and public law mandates, co-head Ana Paula de Barcellos is skilled at handling litigation in the judicial and administrative spheres. Also at the helm of the practice, Rafael Barroso Fontelles has a keen focus on the banking sector and typically handles litigation cases involving constitutional law.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Testimonials
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- ‘Very approachable; welcomes thoughts and collaborates effectively’
- ‘I have mostly interacted with Thiago and Rafael. They are approachable and act promptly. ’
Key clients
- Dr. Reddy’s Farmacêutica do Brasil Ltda.
- Norte Energia S.A.
- Naturgy Energy Group S.A.
- Former President of Petrobras (Roberto Castello Branco)
- José Paulo Junqueira Lopes (Estate)
- Jorge Rzezinski
- Companhia Energética de Pernambuco (Neoenergia Pernambuco)
- Federação Nacional de Saúde Suplementar (FenaSaúde)
- Associação Congregação de Santa Catarina (ACSC)
- Brazilian Association of Radio and Television Broadcasters (ABERT)
- Brazilian Association of Food Industry (ABIA)
- Banco Bradesco S.A.
Work highlights
Retained by Banco Bradesco to defend it in a writ of mandamus.
Defending the Brazilian Association of Radio and Television Broadcasters (ABERT) in a lawsuit challenging a regulation issued by the Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA).
Defending Vibra in a writ of mandamus filed by distributor Rede Sol.
Practice head
Ana Paula de Barcellos; Rafael Barroso Fontelles
Other key lawyers
Thiago Magalhães Pires; Karin Basilio Khalili Dannemann