Sergio Bermudes Advogados, which is ‘highly prepared to meet the demands of its clients in Brasília’, fields a team of dedicated practitioners experienced in constitutional, public, corporate, commercial, and electoral law. Retained by clients from the healthcare, energy, oil and gas, and mining sectors, among others, the firm often appears before the STJ and the STF, including in cases against regulatory agencies. The firm is led by a capable duo: André Silveira, a civil litigation and public law veteran; and Flavio Jardim, a specialist in administrative, constitutional, and regulatory litigation. Guiomar Feitosa Lima Mendes is skilled at representing large companies in high-profile disputes and Guilherme Coelho focuses on public, energy, insurance, and environmental law. Luís Felipe Freire Lisbôa and Jessica Baqui also field extensive experience in civil procedure and administrative matters.

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Testimonials

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‘The firm is highly prepared to meet the demands of its clients in Brasília. The specialised team is always available to assist clients in any location and at any time.’
‘A highly specialised firm with a team fully allocated in Brasília, available to clients for the adoption of any and all measures that may be necessary in the city.’
'Diligent. I believe that this is what sets this renowned firm apart, not to mention, of course, its impeccable technique. Hyper-qualified team with notable legal experience in various areas of law. Impeccable client service with personal and direct relationships.'

Key clients

CNC – Confederação Nacional do Comércio
Leste Litigation Finance
Jus Capital
Confederação Nacional das Santas Casas
DPSP / Drogaria Pacheco-Drogaria São Paulo
Vale
Senaseg
Vibra Energia
White Martins
Claro
Bradesco Seguros
Banco Safra
AMB – Associação da Magistratura Brasileira
NTU – Associação das Empresas de Ônibus Urbanos
Cassi – Caixa de Assist. dos Funcionários do Banco do Brasil
Fieam – Federação das Indústrias do Estado do Amazonas
Fenasaúde - Federação Nacional de Saúde Suplementar
Abradee – Assoc. Bras. dos Distrib. de Energia Elétrica
Anup – Associação Nacional de Faculdades Particulares
Abrace – Assoc. dos Grandes Consum. de Energia Elétrica
Abragel – Assoc. Bras. de Geração de Energia Limpa
Apine – Assoc. Bras. dos Prod. Indep. de Energia Elétrica
Sindifisco Nacional
Brookfield
Enel
Energisa
ABIAPE – Associação Brasileira de Investidores em Autoprodução de Energia
BRASAL

Work highlights

Represented Abradee in a declaratory action brought by Santo Antonio Energia against ANEEL.
Represented Vibra Energia in a $8bn dispute filed by Grupo Forte.
Represented White Martins in complex public law matters involving the oxygen supply to hospitals in the state of Amazonas during the Covid-19 crisis.