Private Equity
Brazil
27 August 2025
With extensive experience in PPPs, public procurement, public contracts, and related disputes, TozziniFreire is well positioned to advise clients on their interactions with governmental entities and regulatory bodies. The group is active in the concession of projects in the transport, water and sewage, solid waste and public lighting sectors. José Augusto Dias de Castro, who focuses on public procurement and compliance-related matters involving public contracts, jointly heads the team with public law specialist Caio de Souza Loureiro – a key contact for private companies, government agencies and multilateral entities. Former co-head Marcelo Zenkner is no longer at the firm.
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Testimonials
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‘Tozzini's public law team is extremely technical, qualified and understands exactly what the client needs. They are always available and looking for a solution for the client. I work with a focus on quality and excellent service.'
‘Caio Loureiro is the lawyer who assisted us in all matters. We are very pleased with all the support.'
‘The great highlight of this firm is the full-service structure and the high quality of all the departments that serve us. This means it is possible to resolve very complex and multidisciplinary issues with a single firm of lawyers.'
Key clients
- Green Net
- Solverde (Green Stage)
- Accenture
- Ford
- BRZ Infra (Engibras)
- Pérola
- CINPAL
- Raízen
- Sojitz
- Cisa Trading
Work highlights
Advises Green Net on all regulatory matters, including compliance with the obligations established by ANTT, including how to supply the toll vouchers and operate the electronic payments facilities.
Provided general consultancy for Solverde, including the entire discussion of the regulations and the necessary steps for the company to start operating in the country.
Advising Accenture on its government-related activities, including public bids, contract performance, risk assessment on regulatory matters, and actions, including partnerships and donations.
Practice head
Caio de Souza Loureiro; José Augusto Dias de Castro
Other key lawyers
Gabriel Ene Garcia; Adriana Ferreira