Braz, Coelho, Veras, Lessa e Bueno Advogados is singled out for its experience in contentious and non-contentious matters concerning regulation, public concessions, PPPs and public procurement. A popular destination for clients from the transport and logistic sectors, the group also attracts instructions in the energy, telecoms, mining and construction spaces. Rafael Véras De Freitas is a key contact for concessionaires and public authorities in the transport, sanitation and energy sectors. Leonardo Coelho Ribeiro frequently advises on concession contracts and regulatory matters, the latter of which is an area of focus for Felipe Henrique Braz.
Testimonials
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‘BCVL is an absolutely client-centric firm, with agility, understanding of business lines and quick connection of business challenges with appropriate legal solutions. Fast, technically incredible, integrated team and collaborative environment both internally and with the client make BCVL the best option for solving legal challenges in all segments in which it operates.'
‘Leonardo Coelho, Rafael Véras and Felipe Braz are always very skilled in difficult negotiations. They are, without a doubt, partners who make a difference. Wherever they work, they operate with deep knowledge and humility, always making room for the construction of joint solutions and surprising with the integrated vision between sectors, companies and sectors of their clients. They often connect regulatory solutions to tax problems, or societal reflections to face public policy issues. They are lawyers in the broadest sense of the word, as well as leaders who promote new talent and a team that clearly enjoys working with each other and with client teams.'
Key clients
- AIDC Tecnologia Ltda.
- Aliança Geração de Energia S/A
Work highlights
- Representing CEMIG, the state-owned energy company of the state of Minas Gerais, in more than a hundred lawsuits involving the connection of solar power plants to the energy distribution system of the State of Minas Gerais.
- Represents public transport concessionaires in Rio de Janeiro in a lawsuit and in an administrative proceeding in which damages and compensation involving the BRT system are discussed.