Mattos Filho fields a specialised public law team in Brasília which is retained by household names in a range of matters, ranging from public procurement to proceedings before the TCU. A popular choice for technology clients seeking assistance with PPPs, public tenders and administrative law issues, the team is also instructed by state-owned companies engaged in divestment processes and contractual matters. Thiago Luís Sombra is highly regarded for his practice focused on public law, anti-corruption and technology, and extensive experience before the superior courts.
Testimonials
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‘The team is well recognised in several areas of law. In addition to bringing together extremely qualified professionals, the firm is at the forefront of several legal theses, keeping its clients always up-to-date with events in each sector of interest. Thiago Luís Sombra is excellent.'
Key clients
- Google Brasil Internet
- Unipar Carbocloro
- Vopak Brasil
- Banco BTG Pactual
- VTCLOG Operadora Logística
- IBM Indústria de Máquinas e Serviços
- Kyocera Solar do Brasil
- Kinetic Pressure Control
- Klabin
- Pearson Education do Brasil
- Tok&Stok – Estok Comércio e Representações
- Inpasa Agroindustrial
- CNP Assurances
Work highlights
- Advised Google Brasil Internet on an illegal regulatory rule regarding IT public procurements, and the regulatory framework applicable to public-private communications that take place in public bidding procedures.
- Represented VTCLOG Operadora Logística before the TCU in sanctioning and inspection processes regarding a public procurement contract signed in 2018 with the Ministry of Health relating to the storage and distribution of health supplies.
- Assisted Banco BTG Pactual in a possible acquisition of approximately R$8bn in special judicial orders of government debt via credit assignment.