Industries and sectors
- Infrastructure
- Construction
- Water and Sanitation
- Transportation
- Ports and Airports
- Energy
- Oil and gas
- Security
- Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals
- Technology
- Gaming and Lotteries
- Automotive Industry
- Food and Beverages
- Retail
- Entertainment Industry
- Non-Profit Sector and Pro Bono
Practice areas
Public and regulatory law
With recognized expertise developed over years of practice, Guedes Tavares provides public law consulting across various areas. Our services cover everything from public procurement - advising on bidding processes and post-contractual matters - to concessions, public-private partnerships, and regulatory law in key industry sectors.
We focus on providing ongoing support and advice for routine matters involving contracts, regulatory issues, and interactions with public authorities. Our services also extend to delivering legal opinions and guidance on a wide range of Public Law topics.
Structured partnerships
Guedes Tavares assists clients in structuring partnerships in the public and private sphere in various sectors, such as infrastructure projects, construction, sanitation, social development, among others.
Our work is comprehensive and integrated, covering various areas of law. We provide support in negotiations, contract drafting, dispute prevention, and risk analysis. Our services also include preventive advisory, document drafting, facilitating discussions between parties, and other activities related to the successful implementation of complex projects.
Administrative Litigation: penalties and external control
Guedes Tavares supports clients in managing administrative proceedings before entities of Public Administration, state-owned companies, regulatory agencies, environmental authorities. Also, our professionals are familiarized with procedures arising from Control entities, such as the Public Attorney Office and Audit Courts (“Tribunais de Contas”).
With deep expertise in this area, Guedes Tavares team takes an integrated approach to administrative proceedings, factoring in the client’s relationship with government authorities and the potential impacts on their business and contracts. Our practice spans a broad range of matters, including preparatory actions, rights-granting procedures, investigations, and general sanctioning processes.
We also have extensive experience representing clients in oversight procedures, including preparatory actions and civil investigations conducted by the Public Prosecutor’s Office, as well as accounting proceedings before government’s audit boards.
Civil litigation, arbitration and mediation
Guedes Tavares advises national and foreign clients with litigation issues on both judicial and arbitration spheres, from the most varied industries and sectors. Proximity to customers allows for customized service, which involves knowledge of the business and understanding particular demands and realities – which are always in need of adequate translation to the Courts.
Our approach focuses on resolving complex issues creatively, always seeking practical solutions to prevent or resolve disputes in a way that aligns with the client’s business objectives and broader interests. Guedes Tavares team has extensive experience representing clients before courts nationwide, as well as in arbitration proceedings held in Brazil and internationally, acting both as counsel and/or as arbitrators.
Compliance and Anti-Corruption: consultancy and litigation
Guedes Tavares brings extensive experience in both advisory and litigation matters related to compliance and corporate ethics, assisting domestic and international clients in navigating Brazilian legal requirements concerning ethics and anti-corruption regulations. Guedes Tavares’ services include risk mitigation, internal investigations, and the assessment of business practices, contractual models, and operational procedures.
In various administrative proceedings, Guedes Tavares advocates for clients and their representatives in administrative inquiries, sanctioning liability processes, and negotiations of settlement agreements or conduct adjustment terms. Guedes Tavares also represents clients in judicial reviews of anti-corruption administrative decisions or related civil actions in courts.
Corporate law
Guedes Tavares provides comprehensive corporate legal advice to its clients, assisting in the drafting and review of a wide range of commercial contracts across many of the economic sectors the firm serves. In contract evaluations, Guedes Tavares helps clients update standard contracts and develop tools to mitigate business risks, liability, or corporate ethics issues. Additionally, Guedes Tavares team support clients and investors in structuring agreements and joint ventures, as well as handling corporate actions, routines, and other operations—with the support of specialized external consultants when needed.
Tax consultancy
With the backing of partner specialists and external consultants who have decades of experience in the field, Guedes Tavares assists its clients in assessing tax risks, developing mitigation strategies, and implementing effective, tailored solutions to meet their fiscal needs.