Fully dedicated to public law, Vernalha Pereira Advogados is active in contentious and non-contentious matters, ranging from public bidding processes, to concessions, public contracts and PPPs. The team, which has recently witnessed an increase in instructions related to the sanitation and railway sectors, also stands out for its credentials in large anti-corruption mandates. Fernando Vernalha Guimarães is noted for his expertise in public concessions, bidding processes and government contracts; Thiago Lima Breus, whose knowledge encompasses non-contentious matters and public law litigation, is a key contact for players from the energy, waste management and construction sectors; Angelia Petian specialises in contentious issues; and Luiz Fernando Casagrande Pereira is a name to note for anti-corruption matters.
Testimonials
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‘Vernalha Pereira Advogados stands out for its high level of specialty, winning numerous bids in the public and private sector. They provide a highly specialised service associated with maturity in leadership and project management, coordinating various partners and actors involved in contractual execution. Dedicated, involved and updated team.'
Key clients
- Ecorodovias Concessões e Serviços
- AESBE - Associação Brasileira das Empresas Estaduais de Saneamento
Work highlights
- Assisting Qfrotas with a legal action against the prohibition from participating in public bids nationwide due to a sanction imposed by a municipality.
- Assisting Caminhos do Paraná with a judicial claim regarding alleged acts of corruption by the client, related to a highway concession agreement where the client was part of a consortium hired by the State of Paraná.