Governmental Affairs

Legal advice based on knowledge, direct communication and strategy

Given the public sector's importance in the Brazilian economy, companies benefit from monitoring regulatory, legislative and political matters, so as to ensure a transparent and legitimate influence on the legislative agenda and public policies.

150Laws passed by the Brazilian Legislature in 2021


Almeida Advogados' governmental affairs team consists of lawyers who monitor the country's regulatory and legislative agenda, while maintaining a dialogue with government authorities on our clients' interests.

These activities include:

  • Serving the interests of Diplomatic Representations and Chambers of Commerce of foreign countries with the Government;

  • Assistance in mapping and evaluating the legal and regulatory scenarios and the main actors of the different sectors of the economy, according to the interests of our clients;

  • Active participation in public hearings and consultations in the National Congress and in the Executive;

  • Follow-up and monitoring of bills and rules of the Executive and its Regulatory Agencies;

  • Building relationships and dialogue with authorities and public agents to maintain relationships in the Government;

  • Handmade service, according to the demand of our customers, whether they are social and economic groups, companies or associations;

  • Active participation in the process of drafting legislation in the National Congress and standards in Regulatory Agencies.

Our Practice Areas

Corporate, M&A and Contracts
BANKING & FINANCE CAPITAL MARKETS Private Equity
Infrastructure and Project Finance
ENERGY MINING Oil & Gas
Labor, Employment and Social Security
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