Public Law

Our Public Law team excels in both consultative and litigious matters, providing comprehensive support to clients in public procurement, administrative contracts, contract management, divestitures, and project modeling, including concession and public-private partnerships (PPPs).

We expertly craft legal opinions on administrative law and regulatory issues, representing clients in administrative disputes – before regulatory agencies and audit courts –, as well as in judicial and arbitration settings.

Our strategic approach to structuring and managing public projects ensures that we deliver unparalleled support in:

Structuring: Modeling of concession projects, PPPs, divestitures, and privatizations tailored to meet the needs of public entities and private investors.
Contract Management: Effective management and execution of administrative contracts, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation throughout the project lifecycle.
Regulatory Consulting: Comprehensive advisory services in strategic sectors, including telecommunications, energy, transport (ports, airports, highways, and railways) and sanitation, helping clients navigate complex regulatory landscapes.
Contentious Matters: Administrative, judicial and arbitral litigation, representing clients in regulatory and contractual matters, claims for economic-financial rebalance, and sanctioning proceedings.
Corporate Transactions: Analyzing the impacts of Public Law on corporate transactions and project financing, ensuring legal compliance and strategic Advantage.

Our expertise

Extensive experience in both consultative and contentious aspects, including national and international procurement, contracts, and PPPs.

Market leader in public lighting projects and smart city initiatives.

Recognized in top international legal rankings, including Chambers and Partners and The Legal 500.

“Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto show great skills and provide the best advice and suggestions for complex problems, acting with great differentiation and contributing to our business.”

Chambers and Partners