Mudrovitsch Advogados has a strong presence in the Brasília public law space, representing a range of political parties, politicians and public officials, as well as associations and companies in administrative improbity cases, proceedings before the Supreme Electoral Court (TSE), corruption allegations, and constitutional litigation. Key sectors of focus include sanitation, construction, transport, and education. The team is led by founding partner Rodrigo Mudrovitsch, a specialist in public law with a focus on constitutional issues. Raphael Marcelino left the firm in June 2022.

Piquet, Magaldi e Guedes Advogados is recognised for its ability to handle a variety of public law mandates, ranging from public contracts to government and regulatory matters, as well as high-profile litigation. On the contentious front, the group is often retained by major concessionaires and infrastructure players in proceedings before the Federal Court of Accounts (TCU) and administrative improbity cases. Domestic and foreign clients turn to Arthur Lima Guedes for advice on matters before the TCU, while Daniel Bogéa focuses on government and regulatory affairs. Antonio Henrique Medeiros Coutinho excels in litigation and arbitration involving the public sector. Also noted, Gilberto Mendes Calasans Gomes acts mainly in administrative litigation before the TCU, supported by associate Vitória Damasceno.

Mattos Filho fields a specialised public law team in Brasília which is retained by household names in a range of matters, ranging from public procurement to proceedings before the TCU. A popular choice for technology clients seeking assistance with PPPs, public tenders and administrative law issues, the team is also instructed by state-owned companies engaged in divestment processes and contractual matters. Thiago Luís Sombra is highly regarded for his practice focused on public law, anti-corruption and technology, and extensive experience before the superior courts.

Pinheiro Neto Advogados fields a strong offering in concession disputes, administrative improbity cases, and administrative sanctions for clients across the transport, sanitation, healthcare, defence, technology and banking sectors. Dispute resolution also features heavily in the team’s workload, including proceedings before the Supreme Federal Court (STF). Carlos Vilhena is dedicated to mining law and government relations, José Alexandre Buaiz Neto centres his practice on compliance, anti-bribery and antitrust issues, and Daniel Costa Rebello is often called upon in complex private and public corporate investigations. Leonardo Rocha e Silva is highly skilled in negotiations before the Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE), and Vicente Coelho Araujo focuses on appellate litigation before the superior courts.

The accumulated experience of the team at Advocacia Fernanda Hernandez inspires confidence in clients in the energy, banking, food and beverage, and infrastructure sectors seeking assistance with public law, regulatory and related contentious matters. Tax and administrative improbity litigation are a marked strength. Founding partner Fernanda Guimarães Hernandez heads the team, acting in the most prominent STF matters. She is joined by a capable group of practitioners: Luciana Marques Dos Reis Frattini, who fields expertise in public procurement; Rafaella Alencar Ribeiro, who focuses on tax matters; and Isadora Cronemberger Caixeta, who has a strong track record in proceedings before the superior courts. Rebeca Azevedo da Silva and Beatriz de Oliveira Machado also offer support in public law mandates.

Boutique firm Ana Frazão Advogados focuses on business and regulatory law, as well as technology, compliance and competition matters. Best known for its antitrust law capabilities, the firm is particularly well placed to advise on irregularities in public procurement contracts and administrative improbity cases. Former CADE commissioner Ana Frazão, a multidisciplinary expert engaged in administrative and arbitration proceedings, jointly heads up the practice with Angelo Prata de Carvalho, who handles competition, tech, data privacy, regulatory and compliance issues.

Bento Muniz Advocacia assists clients in sensitive and high-impact cases before the superior courts, with a focus on infrastructure and regulation. A broad range of both contentious and non-contentious services are on offer, including corporate and tax litigation, administrative and public law. Founding partner Wesley Bento specialises in corporate disputes and public law matters, and has a wealth of experience representing clients before administrative bodies and the superior courts. Tatiana Zuconi, Rebecca Suzanne Robertson and Lucas Rodrigues de Paula stand out at the associate level for their involvement in tax and constitutional law mandates.

Carneiros Advogados demonstrates strength in litigation before the superior courts and the National Council of Justice (CNJ) in matters involving the guarantee of fundamental rights. With a focus on voting and election law, the team acts for a mix of corporate clients and individuals in contentious matters involving public projects, bidding processes, energy auctions, and direct actions for declarations of unconstitutionality. Leadership is split between four partners: founding partner Rafael De Alencar Araripe Carneiro, who focuses on electoral and administrative law; public law veteran Napoleão Maia; Gilvandro Vasconcelos Coelho de Araújo; and constitutional law specialist Felipe Santos Correa.

Figueiredo & Velloso Advogados is adept in contentious matters involving concessions, public tenders, and administrative proceedings before the TCU. The team is regularly retained by clients in the energy, construction, aviation, and technology sectors for assistance in complex litigation, arbitration and regulatory matters. The group is led by a capable trio: constitutional law expert Luciano Barros; Daniel Mesquita, who focuses on public law, agribusiness, and corporate mandates; and criminal procedure law practitioner Pedro Ivo Velloso.

Sergio Bermudes Advogados‘s public law offering in Brasília is divided into the sub-areas of constitutional, administrative, electoral, and tax law. Showcasing particular strength in the power, insurance and healthcare sectors, the firm is well versed in direct actions of unconstitutionality and cases against the union, state governments, regulatory and administrative bodies. Bringing together expertise in public law and litigation involving regulated industries, André Silveira and Guilherme Coelho jointly oversee the team, where Flávio Jardim and Guiomar Feitosa Lima Mendes are recommended for contentious matters before the superior courts. Jessica Baqui and Mateus Rocha Tomaz specialise in civil procedural and constitutional law.

Veirano Advogados' Brasília office boasts notable regulatory expertise, representing both domestic and foreign clients in public law-related dispute prevention and resolution. Regulated sectors such as energy, infrastructure and natural resources provide the bulk of the team’s work. Practice head Marcelo Reinecken is often engaged by telecoms, manufacturing and mining clients in proceedings before the superior courts. The addition of Elinor Cotait from Mundie e Advogados in January 2023 as the national public law and regulation lead reinforced the firm’s capabilities in regulated sectors.