‘The level of commitment/engagement, professionalism, [and] mastery of public law, especially in relation to the state-owned companies’ set Almeida Advogados‘ team apart. In addition to advising on PPPs and government contracts, the practice is also skilled in representing domestic and foreign clients in litigation against government agencies, including infraction notices. Rafael Zinato Moreira stands out for his expertise in public procurement and administrative proceedings involving environmental law, while João Ricardo Ferreira Fortini Pimentel focuses on contentious matters, including cases before governmental entities and regulatory agencies.
Testimonials
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‘The level of commitment/engagement, professionalism, mastery of public law, especially in relation to the state-owned companies, made my experience with the professional services provided so far, an experience far above expectations.'
João Ricardo Pimentel and Rafael Zinato Moreira spared no effort to understand the facts and prepare the defence with high quality and legal consistency, portraying the facts in detail with great fidelity.'
Key clients
- Santa Vitória Açúcar e Alcool
- Maximino Dos Santos &Cia Ltda
Work highlights
- Assisting Maximino Serviços Ambientais with the discussion regarding the nullity of the contractual penalty imposed by the state agency COPEL, which alleges that the obligations regarding environmental and engineering works at the COLÍDER hydroelectric plant were not duly fulfilled by the client.
- Assisting RTS Rio with a special procedure concerning the recognition of debt by the Federal Government.