MJ Alves Burle e Viana Advogados‘ government relations practice represents clients before a wide range of public bodies, including the Federal Superior Courts, the Federal Auditing Court, supervising and controlling governmental entities, and the legislative branch. With a strong presence in a wide range of sectors, the team is noted for its proactive role in challenging the Brazilian regulatory framework by proposing significant legal amendments. The practice is co-headed by Marcos Joaquim Gonçalves Alves, who has extensive experience in Supreme Court and Superior Court of Justice matters concerning tax and administrative law; Fernanda Burle, singled out for her expertise in corporate, international trade and advocacy work; Alan Flores Viana, who is skilled in negotiations and settlement agreements before public agencies to reduce the time of judicial discussions and provide legal security; and Adriana Rocha Abrão, who specialises in public law matters in the district and federal spheres. Government relations specialist Ana Carolina Georges e Castro was promoted to partner in March 2025.

Cescon Barrieu‘s government relations practice provides strategic counsel to a client base of NGOs, charities, and international companies on navigating Brazil’s legislative and public policy landscape. The team is highly engaged in monitoring legislative developments in the National Congress, tracking federal public policies, preparing in-depth reports on proposed legislation and policies, conducting risk assessments, and supporting clients in parliamentary committees of inquiry and public hearings. Practice head Luciano Inácio De Souza spearheads these efforts, leveraging his combined expertise in compliance, anti-corruption, and government relations to effectively represent client interests in high-stakes discussions with public authorities.

Built around four core pillars—monitoring, legal intelligence, engagement, and political coordination—the government relations team at Malta Advogados is a trusted adviser to prominent public sector associations and third-sector organisations. Beyond keeping clients informed on legislative proposals and executive measures, the team actively engages with the National Congress, the Executive branch, and the Judiciary to shape the development, revision, and approval of regulations and public policy. The practice is led by Alberto Malta, whose expertise spans real estate, registry, and urban law; Felipe Cunha, a specialist in constitutional and electoral law; and Tharlen Nascimento, who focuses on strategic advisory, stakeholder engagement, and legislative monitoring.

Mattos Filho‘s government relations practice plays an active role in legislative discussions within the National Congress, offering strategic recommendations and advocating for corporate interests on critical matters—most recently, the tax reform and the regulation of ride-sharing services in Brazil. The team’s high-level engagement is supported by a multidisciplinary approach that draws on expertise in tax, M&A, ESG, financial markets, labour law, compliance, and corporate ethics. This broad-based knowledge enables the practice to advise a diverse client base, including prominent players in agribusiness, biotechnology, renewable energy, finance, infrastructure, and the non-profit sector. The practice is led by tax litigation and government relations specialist Ariane Costa Guimaraes.

Singled out for its ‘ability to act with agility, clarity, and a deep understanding of business dynamics’, government relations boutique FdS Advogados offers strategic advice to a variety of clients concerning high-impact public policies and institutional relations. The firm regularly engages with key stakeholders in the formulation and implementation of public policies in Brazil and abroad. Luis Gustavo Freitas da Silva brings over 20 years of experience in both private and public law; Fernanda Oppermann regularly assists private sector and third-sector organisations in navigating complex regulatory environments; and Nikolly Milani handles public policy matters with a focus on public servants and professional associations.

Focused on public policy decision-making, mediation, and regulatory defence, government relations boutique Queiroz Monteiro & Lima Advogados advocates for corporate interests in engagements with both the executive and legislative branches of the Federal Government. The firm has recently been particularly active in advising clients on the tax reform. The practice is led by Armando Monteiro Bisneto, who has been deeply involved in legislative efforts surrounding the tax reform, and João Carlos Lima da Cruz, recognised for his expertise in tax law, technology and regulatory impact analysis. They are joined by Renata Montenegro, who was promoted to partner in January 2024. Montenegro has a strong track record in coordinating efforts with federal legislative and executive bodies, particularly within the healthcare sector.