Administrative Law
Administrative and public procurement lawyer in Brazil
I advise companies and public entities that deal with Brazilian government bodies, from bidding to contract performance.
Doing business with the Brazilian government comes with its own deadlines, formalities and rules. I help companies read tender documents, prepare bids and qualification papers, challenge requirements and file appeals, and manage contracts governed by Brazil’s Public Procurement Law (Lei 14.133/2021), including amendments, price rebalancing and penalties.
I also handle administrative proceedings, guided at the federal level by Lei 9.784/1999, and litigation against government acts. In addition, I work on projects with foreign governments and public entities, covering administrative law, contracts and regulation, and on matters before Brazilian regulatory agencies.
How I can help
Administrative Law
Public tenders
Tender review, bids, qualification documents, challenges and appeals.
Government contracts
Performance, amendments, economic rebalancing, extensions and closeout.
Administrative proceedings
Defenses and appeals in sanction and liability proceedings.
Administrative litigation
Court actions challenging government decisions, fines and penalties.
Foreign government projects
Legal support on contracts, regulation and procedures for public entities from other countries.
Regulatory agencies
Public consultations, authorization requests and regulatory proceedings.
Who it is for
- Foreign and Brazilian companies bidding for public contracts
- Suppliers with ongoing government contracts
- Companies facing fines or sanctions from public bodies
- Foreign governments and public agencies with projects in Brazil
How I work
- Case reviewI examine the tender, contract or proceeding and map deadlines and pressure points.
- StrategyTogether we choose the path: bid, challenge, administrative request or lawsuit.
- ExecutionI prepare the filings and follow the matter before the agency or court.
- Contract monitoringI track performance so issues are documented and addressed early.
FAQ
Common questions
Can a foreign company bid in a Brazilian public tender?
In many cases, yes, though requirements vary by tender. Foreign bidders may need to present translated and legalized documents and appoint a local representative, and some tenders are international while others are domestic. Each notice should be read carefully, and we can do that together in a consultation.
Which law governs public procurement in Brazil today?
Lei 14.133/2021 is now the general framework for public tenders and government contracts, replacing the older statutes after a transition period. Contracts signed under the previous rules may remain governed by them until they end.
What happens if a public contract becomes unprofitable?
Brazilian law provides ways to restore a contract’s economic balance when significant unforeseen events change its costs. The request must be well supported with evidence, and the outcome depends on the contract and the facts.
Shall we talk about your case?
Free 60-minute initial consultation, by video or in person, in Portuguese, English or Spanish.
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