With a strong presence in the sanitation, transport, power, and construction sectors, the practice at Madrona Advogados handles public bids, contracts, public services concessions, and PPPs. Key lawyers include regulatory and infrastructure specialist Gustavo Magalhães and Gustavo Uchiyama, who excel in concessions and PPPs. Handling both advisory and contentious matters, Anderson Novais offers notable expertise in public bidding procedures and in economic and financial rebalance claims. Rodrigo Barata’s broad infrastructure project practice sees him advise on concessions, PPPs, project finance, and administrative proceedings.
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Testimonials
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'The firm stands out for its technical excellence, personalised service, and strategic approach. It offers effective legal solutions, with a qualified team, collaborative approach, innovative practices, diversity, and a flexible billing model.'
'I especially highlight partners Gustavo Magalhães and André Villani for their availability and broad knowledge of the company’s field of activity.'
'The firm has excellent infrastructure and the partners are always involved in all matters.'
'Rodrigo Barata — a partner with extensive experience in administrative law, who also has the advantage of having worked in the São Paulo State public service, bringing a strategic perspective.'
'The attention given to clients, particularly by the partners, is what sets the firm apart from others.'
'Anderson Novais is exceptional, both for his knowledge of the field and for his client service. Top marks in every category for Anderson.'
'The public law/infrastructure team stands out for its availability, quality, and organisation. Their case analyses are thorough, well-structured, and of exceptional quality. They are able to see beyond the legal process, providing useful metrics and indicators for legal and business management.'
'The service provided by partner Gustavo Uchiyama, as well as the entire team is always accessible, fast, excellent, and delivers not only legal insight but also a perspective on the business, including opportunities and challenges in each scenario, whether responding to routine official letters or consulting on more complex matters.'
Key clients
- Associação Brasileira das Empresas de Pagamento Automático para Mobilidade – ABEPAM
- AEGEA Saneamento e Participações S.A.
- Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento Econômico e Social (BNDES)
- BH Iluminação Pública S.A.
- BRK Ambiental S.A.
- Canopus Construções e Empreendimentos Ltda.
- Concessionária de Saneamento do Amapá SPE S.A.
- Confederação Nacional da Indústria (CNI) – National Industry Confederation
- Construtora Remo Ltda.
- CSUL Desenvolvimento Urbano S.A.
- Engeform Engenharia
- EPR Group
Work highlights
Advised BH Iluminação Pública on the negotiation and drafting of an amendment to the concession agreement to expand the public lighting network.
Advised CORSAN on crisis management due to the impacts of floodings across the state of Rio Grande do Sul.
Advised on regulatory matters regarding the Tamoios highway concession, including negotiations with ARTESP (the State Regulatory Agency) and the Granting Authority.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Gustavo Magalhães; Anderson Novais; Gustavo Uchiyama; Rodrigo Barata; Rodrigo Machado; Eduardo Evangelista
Other key lawyers
André Villani;