Justen, Pereira, Oliveira & Talamini Advogados has a strong public law practice, with a specialised team focusing on infrastructure projects, government concessions, PPPs, and public procurement. The group is also recognised for its solid track record in public law dispute resolution. Marçal Justen Filho, a notable figure in this area, specialises in regulatory, infrastructure, and anti-corruption matters. Fernão Justen de Oliveira combines expertise in commercial and administrative law, often advising on public contracts and PPPs, with particular proficiency in the water, railways, IT, and advertising sectors. Alexandre Wagner Nester focuses on public procurement, while Marçal Justen Neto handles regulatory and public procurement issues, notably in the energy and waste management sectors. Cesar Pereira heads up the infrastructure and dispute resolution departments, and Rafael Wallbach Schwind is knowledgeable of public law and anti-corruption matters. Guilherme F. Dias Reisdorfer left the firm in May 2025.
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Testimonials
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'They stand out for their technical knowledge, availability, quality of services and institutional dialogue.'
- 'The firm stands out for the high technical capacity of its partners and associates, which translates into highly specialised and differentiated work. The public law team demonstrated exceptional organisation in cases that required the analysis of large volumes of information, particularly in contracting processes and the execution of state-owned company contracts.'
- 'I highlight the work of Rafael Wallbach Schwind and Karlin Olbertz Niebuhr.'
- 'In our view, the legal team works in a fully engaged and technically grounded manner, always conducting its work in a direct and objective way. At the same time, it acts with balance, minimising potential risks to the client, which provides a sense of comfort and confidence.'
- 'They stand out for their technical knowledge, availability, service quality, and institutional engagement.'
- 'Excellent team, especially Rafael Wallbach.'
Key clients
- Construtora A Gaspar S.A.
- Compasa do Brasil Distribuidora de Derivados de Petróleo Ltda.
- Embrasil Empresa Brasileira de Segurança Ltda.
- Eldorado Brasil Celulose S/A
- Pluxee Benefícios Brasil S/A
- BRBPO Tecnologia e Serviços S/A
- New Life Gestão Prisional Ltda.
- Concorde Administração de Bens Ltda.
- Santos Brasil S.A.
- Atos Brasil Ltda.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Marçal Justen Filho; Cesar Pereira; Fernão Justen de Oliveira; Alexandre Wagner Nester; Rafael Wallbach Schwind; Marçal Justen Neto
Other key lawyers
Karlin Olbertz Niebuhr; Rodrigo Goulart de Freitas Pombo