Brasília-based firm Bento Muniz Advocacia has a strong local presence and a robust public law offering which covers matters relating to project development, concessions, and public civil actions, among others. The team regularly acts before the superior courts and higher bodies of public administration, and is capable of handling complex cases which involve multiple jurisdictions. The group acts for an impressive and growing client base operating in a range of industry sectors including energy, construction, and logistics. Former Federal District Attorney Wesley Bento heads the practice and specialises in corporate and public law, focusing on representing clients in judicial and administrative proceedings. Associate Lucas Rodrigues de Paula stands out for his assistance in infrastructure projects and administrative misconduct actions.
Testimonials
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- 'The services provided by Bento Muniz are exceptional. What makes them unique, in addition to the in-depth legal knowledge and competence of their team, is the partners' ability to analyse cases objectively, taking into account both cost/benefit and risk/benefit, leading to assertive strategies that have generated positive results, with adequate cost and minimal risk.'
- 'Wesley Bento has in-depth knowledge and the ability to devise assertive strategies with very positive results.'
Key clients
- Petrocity Portos and Petrocity Ferrovias
- CTIL Logistics
Work highlights
- Advising Petrocity Portos on the plan to structure railroads in Minas Gerais, through protocols with Brazilian government agencies.
- Represented Queiroz Galvão in a R$100m case between the client and the Superintendence of the Port of Rio Grande regarding possible non-compliance with conditions set forth in the Terms of Use Concession of Property.