Administrative Law
Compete at a Higher Level

As Brazil’s economy expands, so do the number of private companies involved in public services and utilities. New markets in telecommunications, energy, water and healthcare are emerging. New administrative agencies are being formed, and regulations and requirements are evolving.

Trench, Rossi e Watanabe, an associate of international law firm Baker & McKenzie, can help you navigate Brazil’s shifting regulatory environment. We can help you prepare a competitive bid proposal, meet all the regulatory requirements, and negotiate and close the best deal. We clear any administrative questions with the proper authorities, and, if necessary, challenge the bidding process on your behalf.

We regularly advise both mid-market and Fortune 500 brand-name companies on starting operations in Brazil and continue to serve this dynamic market as they grow their operations in the country. Our Firm has participated in many of Brazil’s landmark privatization projects, and we continue to play a significant role in interpreting public policy and helping to draft new laws.

How We Can Help

• Public-private partnerships – Consult and prepare proposals and contracts for major projects, including transportation, infrastructure and energy
• Public biddings and contracts – Prepare legal opinions and advice on bidding procedures, administrative contracts, consents and partnership agreements
• Administrative litigation – Initiate consultations on administrative procedures before Brazilian public entities and public service providers, including: 
  
  
  • National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA)
  • National Electricity Regulatory Agency (ANEEL)
  • National Cinema Agency (ANCINE)
  • National Institute of Metrology, Standardization and Industrial Quality (INMETRO)
  • Technical Agency for Environmental Sanitation (CETESB)
  • Institute of Environment and Renewable Natural Resources (IBAMA)
  • National Agency of Telecommunications (ANATEL)
  • National Agency for Overland Transport (ANTT)
  • Agency for Maritime Transport (ANTAQ)
  • National Agency for Civil Aviation (ANAC)
    
    
• Other services – Obtain and renew licenses, authorizations and permits; advise on Brazil’s administrative laws, including Urban Law, Administrative Limitations to the Property Rights, Financial Law, Administrative Dishonesty Act and Public Finance and Fiscal Liability Act