Silveira Ribeiro Advogados attracts instructions from a wide range of clients, who turn to the group for advice on public service concessions and proceedings before the Federal Court of Accounts. The group is particularly active in the transport, water, sewage, and energy sectors. Leading the practice is João Paulo Ribeiro, a name to note for public service concessions.
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Testimonials
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- 'The public law team at Silveira Ribeiro Advogados stands out for its technical excellence, legal precision, and deep understanding of the public sector. The firm combines a strategic approach with highly personalised service, always focused on the client’s needs and delivering tangible results. What truly sets the firm apart is its ability to anticipate regulatory developments and offer innovative legal solutions that merge practical experience with disruptive thinking. Their close client relationships, impeccable ethics, and responsiveness place Silveira Ribeiro well above average on the national legal scene.'
- 'The firm demonstrates mastery in administrative and infrastructure law, with strong strategic performance before the judiciary, audit courts, and regulatory agencies.'
- 'João Paulo Silveira Ribeiro is a highly accessible and strategic lawyer, capable of proposing innovative solutions that align closely with the company’s broader objectives.'
Key clients
- Prolagos Concessionária de Serviços Públicos de Água e Esgoto S.A. (Aegea subsidiary)
- Naturgy Brasil S.A.
- Álya Construtora S.A. (formerly Construtora Queiroz Galvão S.A.)
- Empresa Construtora Brasil S.A. (a Mota Engil Group Subsidiary)
- Sindicato das Empresas de Ônibus da Cidade do Rio de Janeiro
- Light Serviços de Eletricidade S.A.
- Concessionária Rio Barra
- Concessionária Rota 116 S.A.
- Agis Construção S/A (formerly Construtora Ferreira Guedes)
- Dimensional Engenharia Ltda.
Work highlights
Advising Prolagos on a conciliatory process with the Regulatory Agency for Energy and Basic Sanitation of the State of Rio de Janeiro (AGENERSA), resulting in a successful fourth quinquennial review.
Advising Empresa Construtora Brasil on terminating two highway work contracts undertaken by the Consortium and the Federal Government.
Advising Álya Construtora on reviewing and challenging a bidding notice for the construction of a water treatment system.
Practice head
João Paulo Ribeiro
Other key lawyers
Gabriel Calais; Lucas Nazif