Julio Barboza
Tauil & Chequer Advogados
Tauil & Chequer Advogados
Client SatisfactionPrivate sector clients looking to do business with federal, state and local governments regularly turn to Tauil & Chequer Advogados for assistance with concession agreements, bid procedures and PPPs across the transport, energy, public lighting, sanitation and waste management sectors. The group has been particularly busy advising on major privatisations in the energy, water and sewage segments, and is also skilled at handling litigation involving public law issues. Noted for his project development expertise, Bruno Werneck advises on concessions, PPPs and privatisations. Recently promoted partner Juliana Deguirmendjian concentrates on administrative and regulatory law, often handling concessions in the sanitation, waste management and railway sectors. Julio Barboza offers key support in privatisations and administrative proceedings.
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Testimonials
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‘The firm serves us in a competent, agile and efficient manner, with partners with great knowledge and delivery of results. There is a diversity of professionals in the firm, who together are able to meet any demand of our company.'
‘Bruno Werneck and Julio Barboza are extremely competent, agile, always available to discuss emerging demands, with great legal, market and strategic knowledge.'
- 'The firm seeks to understand the client's needs in order to act in a targeted and personalised manner to meet the requested demands. Furthermore, professionals are always available to assist and discuss matters in an exceptional manner. They certainly provide an excellent service, different from other players on the market.'
‘Juliana Deguirmendjian - Highly qualified professional, with in-depth technical knowledge and always very helpful. Juliana certainly stands out for her competence and availability, working with a high level of professionalism and commitment. Juliana is certainly a professional who raises the level of services and makes clients return to hire the firm again.'
‘Juliana Deguimendjian has a lot of knowledge in the area she works in, is proactive, efficient and agile.'
‘Quality of partners, availability, clarity of communication, transparent billing.'
Key clients
- Equipav S.A. Pavimentação, Engenharia e Comércio
- VeoliaServiços AmbientaisLtda
- Aegea Saneamento e Participações S.A.
- Enel X
- Bahia Mineração S.A.
- Bahia Ferrovias S.A.
- Vinci Airports SAS
- Patria Investimentos LTDA
- Conasa Infraestrutura S.A.
- Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento Econômico e Social – BNDES
Work highlights
- Advised EPR 2 Participações and Perfin Voyager Fundo de Investimento on their joint participation in the bidding process for the Concession of Lot 2 of the State of Paraná Highways, organised by the Brazilian National Land Transport Agency (ANTT).
- Engaged by Companhia Paranaense de Energia Elétrica – COPEL, a major power utility state-owned enterprise, to structure its privatisation by means of a public offering, in which it aimed at becoming a firm with dispersed ownership and no controlling shareholder.
- In a consortium with EY, was selected by BNDES to provide legal services for the privatisation of Companhia Brasileira de Trens Urbanos – CBTU, a state-owned company that operates in the urban and metropolitan rail passenger transportation segment.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Juliana Deguirmendjian
Tauil & Chequer AdvogadosPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Bruno Werneck