MJ Alves Burle e Viana Advogados

Representing clients before the Federal Superior Courts, the Federal Auditing Court, governmental and legislative entities, as well as arbitration and mediation chambers, the government relations practice at MJ Alves Burle e Viana Advogados is capable of handling high-value and complex matters involving cross-border jurisdictions. The team is at the forefront of challenging the Brazilian regulatory framework, often proposing amendments which have and will alter the legal landscape. Co-leading the practice are Marcos Joaquim Gonçalves Alves, Fernanda Burle, Alan Flores Viana, and Adriana Rocha Abrão: Alves has extensive experience acting before the Supreme Court and the Superior Court of Justice in matters pertaining to tax and administrative law; Burle has particular experience in corporate and international trade law; Viana is an expert in negotiations and settlement agreements related to tax, agribusiness, and regulatory issues; Abrão, who joined the firm as partner in February 2023 from the Federal Districts’ Court of Auditors, is noted for her former positions in the executive and judiciary branches in the district and federal spheres, all of which make her an asset to the team. Another active member of the group is Ana Carolina Georges e Castro who specialises in government relations, covering tax, criminal, and labour law. Leandro Bettini notably joined the team as partner in January 2023 from Mattos Filho.