'A reference when it comes to public law', full-service firm Machado Meyer Sendacz e Opice Advogados stands out for its 'notable specialisation in corporate law matters', which it applies to mandates involving interactions between the public and private sectors. The group combines strong capabilities in PPP arrangements, public bids, concessions and high-stakes litigation before the constitutional courts and public authorities, and has been particularly active in the transport, energy, sanitation and education spaces. In addition to concessions and PPPs in regulated sectors, practice head José Virgilio Lopes Enei focuses on project finance and M&A in the transport, energy, urban and social infrastructure segments. Lucas Sant'Anna brings a wealth of experience in public tenders, administrative contracts and related disputes, while Rafael Vanzella is noted for his expertise in regulatory, transactional, and public procurement matters. Pedro Saullo offers key support in the structuring of partnerships between private and public entities.
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‘Machado Meyer's Public Law team has a characteristic that distinguishes it from others: everyone has broader knowledge and is able to understand and consider the interrelationships, the impacts and that the client's public law demands go beyond the strictly legal point of view.'
‘Lucas Sant'Anna and Bruno Lauer are the team members who serve us extremely diligently, responding to demands and queries completely, quickly, with all the analysis and risk mitigation necessary for decision-making by the company's top management.'
‘This is a top-notch firm, which serves us with great diligence, availability and technical rigour. They have always stood out for their personalised service and availability.'
‘The team is excellent, especially Lucas Sant'anna and Pedro Saullo.'
‘Machado Meyer Sendacz e Opice Advogados stands out for its quality resulting from its notable specialisation in corporate law matters, in this case applicable to state-owned companies.'
‘Machado Meyer is a reference when it comes to public law, even more so when we talk about infrastructure and regulated markets. Attentive to the details of our demands, they know the market in which they operate and have a broad view of the business, providing complete analyses on highly complex topics. They help prevent disputes and work with unparalleled ease on innovative topics.'
‘Rafael Vanzella and his team are very qualified academically and do exceptional work on a daily basis. They help both in building and modeling business and in monitoring and developing the company's most relevant issues.'
Key clients
- M1 Transportes Sustentáveis Ltda. (Tembici)
- Vinci Partners
- Kobra Consortium
- Metrogreen Skyrail Concessionária da Bahia S.A.
- Skyrail São Paulo Consortium
- Municipality of Erechim
- Monte Equity Partners
- Ford Motor Company Brasil Ltda.
- Navegações Unidas Tapajos S/A
- Air Products Brasil Ltda.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Jose Virgilio Enei
Other key lawyers
Lucas Sant'Anna; Rafael Vanzella; Pedro Saullo; Bruno Lauer