Government relations is the strong suit of XVV Advogados, which provides assistance in administrative and improbity matters, as well as advice on infrastructure investments, regulatory changes and public bids. The practice operates out of São Paulo and Brasília, and acts for a combination of clients operating in the sanitation, transport, and energy sectors. Singled out for his strong background in high-level governmental roles, Eduardo Xavier is recognised for his expertise in infrastructure and project finance. Luís Felipe Valerim is skilled in the structuring of sophisticated infrastructure and logistics projects, while Beto Vasconcelos, who has occupied various high-rank positions at the Brazilian federal government, is noted for his experience in the telecoms segment. Ivo Corrêa, who is knowledgeable of infrastructure, logistics and telecoms regulations, and Felipe de Paula, a constitutional review and public policy specialist, are other key individuals.
Key clients
- iFood
- The Brazilian Association of Technology and Mobility (AMOBITEC)
Work highlights
- Advised BNDES on the first concession of a port authority in the history of the Brazil.
- Represented Logística Brasil as an amicus curiae in a writ of mandamus brought by ABRATEC before the Supreme Court regarding a TCU ruling on a container terminal handling cargo fee.