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Freire Júnior Caiado - Law Firm and Legal Consultancy

A law firm and legal consultancy based in Brasília, operating since 1997 in Administrative Law, state-owned companies and governance, strategic civil and business litigation, Corporate Law, M&A and advisory work in complex legal matters.

Services available in Portuguese, English and Spanish.

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Practice started in 1997 Head office at SAUS Quadra 6, Ed. Belvedere, Brasília-DF Neutral and technical approach regarding public entities and private clients

The Firm

Background in Public and Corporate Law since 1997

Based in Brasília, the firm focuses on complex legal matters that require careful analysis, institutional awareness and strategic treatment.

Established in 1997, the firm has developed a practice focused on solving issues involving Administrative Law, state-owned companies, public contracts, strategic civil litigation, Corporate Law, M&A and governance.

The work combines technical rigor, a systemic reading of the legal framework and constant dialogue with case law, especially from the Superior Courts and Audit Courts, without losing sight of the clients’ business and institutional reality.

The firm adopts a calm, discreet and objective stance, with clear and realistic communication about risks, alternatives and available legal paths, always in strict compliance with Bar Association standards.

About the partner

The firm is led by Edval Freire Júnior Caiado, corporate lawyer and legal opinion writer, with experience since 1997 in matters of Public and Private Law. Over the years, he has consolidated expertise in complex contracts, governance, regulatory issues, strategic litigation and advisory work for companies and institutions.

With an interdisciplinary background, Edval combines sound legal technique with a clear understanding of the economic and management dynamics of both the public and private sectors, providing consistent analyses grounded in case law, qualified scholarship and good governance practices.

  • Corporate Lawyer and Legal Opinion Writer.
  • Specialist in Private Law (UNEB).
  • MBA in Public Sector Management and Economics (USP).
  • Advisory and strategic litigation work in several Brazilian states.
  • 1997
    Start of activities
    Establishment of the firm in Brasília, initially focused on Civil, Business and Administrative Law.
  • 2000–2010
    Contracts and state-owned companies
    Increasing engagement in public procurement, administrative contracts and matters involving state-owned companies and public-private partnerships.
  • 2010–2020
    Governance and strategic litigation
    Consolidation of experience in governance, integrity, Corporate Law, strategic civil litigation and work before Superior Courts.
  • Present
    Integrated advocacy and consultancy
    Integrated work in litigation, legal consultancy and legal opinions, with services in Portuguese, English and Spanish, and a neutral approach regarding public entities and private clients.

Practice Areas

Key Practice Areas

The practice areas below reflect the firm’s work in Administrative Law, Corporate Law and related fields, with emphasis on strategic analysis and governance.

Priority area

Administrative Law (public procurement and contracts)

Work in public procurement, administrative contracts, economic and financial rebalancing, sanctions and other issues related to the relationship between the Public Administration and private parties.

Priority area

State-owned companies and governance

Advisory and litigation work involving state-owned companies, hybrid legal regimes, governance, compliance, anti-corruption, directors’ liability and interaction with audit and oversight bodies.

Priority area

Strategic civil litigation

Representation in relevant civil and business disputes, with focus on legal theory, technical evidence, risk management and alignment with court precedents.

Related Practice Areas

Legal opinions and advisory

Legal opinions and advisory in Public Law

Preparation of legal opinions and technical memoranda in Administrative and Constitutional Law, as well as advisory work for directors, boards and collegiate bodies.

Audit Court

Work before the Federal Court of Accounts (TCU)

Representation in proceedings before the Federal Court of Accounts, with focus on technical defense, monitoring of special account proceedings, analysis of decisions and strategic guidance based on case law.

Corporate Law

Corporate Law

Structuring and monitoring of corporate transactions, business contracts, corporate governance, shareholders’ agreements and related issues.

M&A

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)

Legal advice in M&A transactions, including risk analysis, contracts, due diligence and relevant regulatory aspects.

Economic Criminal Law

Economic and Corporate Criminal Law

Work in investigations and proceedings involving economic offenses, crimes against the Public Administration, the market and the economic order, always considering the corporate context.

Compliance

Compliance and Anti-Corruption

Support in implementing and reviewing integrity programs, risk management structures, internal policies and mechanisms for preventing and responding to irregularities and corruption risks.

Medical Law

Medical and Hospital Law

Advisory and litigation work in matters involving physicians and other health professionals, hospitals, clinics and health plan operators, including civil liability, contractual issues, sanitary regulation, medical records and professional secrecy, always with a careful and technical approach to evidence.

Labour and Trade Union

Labour and Trade Union Law

Advisory and litigation services in Labour and Trade Union Law involving public companies, state-owned enterprises and private entities, with a focus on individual and collective labour relations. The practice includes the negotiation and interpretation of collective bargaining agreements and conventions, the design of internal policies, management of labour-related risks and the handling of strategic disputes before Labour Courts and administrative bodies.

Agribusiness

Agribusiness Law

Work in agreements, guarantees, financing and structured transactions in the agribusiness sector, including interfaces with public policies and rural credit.

Real Estate and Registries

Real Estate and Registry Law

Advisory and litigation work concerning public registries, real estate regularization, purchase and sale agreements, leases, security interests and related matters.

Superior Courts

Work before Superior Courts

Drafting of briefs, legal opinions and strategies for cases before the Brazilian Superior Courts, with attention to precedent formation and application.

Distinctive Features

How the firm positions itself

Litigation and consultancy are conducted in an integrated manner, with emphasis on clarity, predictability and strict observance of professional ethics.

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Work grounded in case law, qualified scholarship and an institutional reading of the justice system.
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Integrated view of Public Law, Private Law, governance and corporate reality.
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Technical yet accessible communication, with clear explanations and no promises of outcome.
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Services in Portuguese, English and Spanish, as needed by the client.
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Discreet posture and a neutral approach regarding public entities and private parties, focused on legal solutions.
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Commitment to ethics, professional secrecy and compliance with Brazilian Bar Association rules.

Content & Publications

Texts and reflections by the firm

Below are three short pieces that illustrate how the firm approaches complex legal matters.

Article
State-owned companies, governance and accountability

State-owned companies occupy a unique position: they are expected to deliver results in competitive environments while remaining subject to public law controls. This hybrid regime demands decisions that reconcile business strategy, regulatory compliance and integrity rules.

Sound governance depends on internal controls, risk management, transparency and a clear allocation of responsibilities among managers, boards and technical areas. When these elements are weak, the usual outcome is an increase in disputes, sanctions by oversight bodies and loss of economic and reputational value.

Informative text only, not a substitute for case-specific legal advice or formal opinions.

Article
When is litigation worthwhile? Objective criteria

Filing a lawsuit or an administrative challenge should not be an automatic reflex, but a strategic choice. Litigation consumes time, institutional energy and financial resources, and may expose companies or public entities to adverse precedents and increased liabilities.

A sound decision is guided by objective criteria: the quality of available evidence; consistency of the legal theory with prevailing case law; financial and reputational impact of the dispute; feasibility of a negotiated or administrative solution; and indirect costs involved. Not everything that is legally possible is, at the same time, institutionally desirable.

Informative text only, not intended as individualized legal advice.

Article
Technical advocacy without spectacle: limits of legal communication

Modern legal practice requires a digital presence, but this does not authorize turning the profession into a show. Law firm and lawyer communication should remain informative, measured and compatible with the limits set by Bar Association rules on advertising and public information.

This means avoiding promises of specific outcomes, unfair comparisons, sensational exposure of cases and language that might mislead the public. The focus should be on clear explanations of relevant legal topics, responsible presentation of professional experience and transparency about the limitations of law as a conflict-resolution tool.

Informative text only, in line with ethical and disciplinary rules governing the legal profession.

Contact

Contact the firm

Address

SAUS Quadra 6 · Block K · Edifício Belvedere · Suite 1002
Brasília-DF · 70070-915 · Brazil

Direct contact

E-mail: freire@adv.br

Landline: +55 61 3273-2554

Mobile / WhatsApp: +55 61 98176-4444