Silveiro Advogados’ public law group regularly advises state-owned and private sector clients on a range of matters, including public procurement, compliance mandates, administrative proceedings, and regulatory issues, which extend to cases before state and federal audit courts. The Porto Alegre-based team is particularly active in the telecoms sector, while also acting for clients from the transport, education, and banking industries. The practice is led by Ricardo Leal De Moraes, whose expertise spans public, administrative, and regulatory law. Maria Elisa Marcolin has strong experience in regulatory litigation.
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- 'The team is qualified and has extensive ability for the amicable resolution of conflicts.'
- 'I believe there are three important points: clarity in the information provided to clients, commitment to defined SLAs, and technical quality in their area of practice.'
- 'Their attention to clients, knowledge, proactivity, and quick responses are exactly what our business sector needs.'
- 'Ricardo Leal Moraes has a great deal of knowledge and mastery of his area. Maria Elisa Magalhaes Marcolin, in addition to her knowledge, lets us know immediately of new developments in each case.'
- 'Professionals with high knowledge of the subject and a multidisciplinary background. The firm is accessible for clarifying doubts and handling matters.'
- 'Luisa Dresch da Silveira Jacques has impeccable manners and a lot of knowledge.'
Key clients
- Feevale
- Cogna Educação
- Telefônica Brasil S/A
- Banco do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul
- Banco Cooperativo Sicredi
- Sulgás
- Rio Bravo Investments
- Planalto Transportes
- TMSA – Tecnologia em Movimentação S.A.
- Companhia Zaffari Comércio e Indústria
Practice head
Ricardo Leal de Moraes
Other key lawyers
Maria Elisa Marcolin; Luísa Dresch