São Paulo • Lisbon
Public-Private Law, Regulation and Business LawPublic-Private Law, Regulation and Business Law
Institutional and technical practice between Brazil and Europe.
Credentials
Dr. Eurico de Souza Leite Filho
Education, teaching and registrations
Profile
Lawyer with 40 years of experience in Public Law, with a structural role in State advocacy, senior municipal management, and strategic functions within the Executive and Legislative branches.
State Attorney of the State of São Paulo (1990–2004). Special Advisor to the Governor of the State of São Paulo (1993–1994) and to the Presidency of the Brazilian Chamber of Deputies (1998–2001). Municipal Secretary of Finance, Government Coordination, and Special Projects of São Bernardo do Campo. Coordinator of major infrastructure projects with international cooperation (UCP-JICA/JBIC — Billings Reservoir Environmental Recovery Program; UCP-IDB — Urban Transport Program). Member of the Board of the São Paulo Lawyers Institute (IASP) (2023–2025; re-elected 2026–2028). Arbitrator (CAMES and IASP Arbitration and Mediation Center). Member of special committees and advisory boards related to Public Law and governance.
Credentials
Brazilian/Portuguese Bar • IASP • CAMES • PGE-SP
São Paulo • Lisbon
Institutional and technical practice between Brazil and Europe.
Languages
Education, teaching and registrations
- Member of the Brazilian Bar Association — OAB/SP.
- Member of the Portuguese Bar Association — Lisbon District Council.
- LL.B. in Legal and Social Sciences — São Bernardo do Campo Law School.
- Degree recognized in Spain and Portugal.
- Graduate degree in Administrative Law — PUC-SP.
- Master’s in Constitutional Law — PUC-SP.
- Assistant Professor of Constitutional Law — PUC-SP (1988–1995).
- Professor of Administrative Law — Itu Law School (1990–1994).
- Professor of Constitutional Law — São Bernardo do Campo Law School (1991–1993).
Associations
- Full member of the Institute of São Paulo Attorneys (IASP).
- IASP Council Member (2023–2025), re-elected for 2026–2028.
- Member of the Special Commission on Constitutional Law at OAB-SP (2022–2024).
- Member of the Special Commission on Lusophone Law of the Brazilian Bar Federal Council (2022–2024).
- Secretary-General of the National Commission on International Relations of the Brazilian Bar Federal Council (2013–2016).
- Member of the Advisory Council of PX Ativos Judiciais.
- Brazilian Bar Association (São Paulo Section) / Portuguese Bar Association (Lisbon District Council) / American Bar Association (ABA).
- Arbitrator at CAMES and the IASP Mediation and Arbitration Chamber.
- Honors: Gold Insignia (APESP); Honorable Mention (ANAPE); ANAPE 40 Years Medal (06/01/2023); PGE-DF Merit Medal (12/13/2023).
Trajectory
Public & Institutional Trajectory
State of São Paulo Public Roles
Legal career and strategic roles in the State Executive Branch
- State Attorney of São Paulo (1990–2004).
- Special Adviser to the Governor of the State of São Paulo (1993–1994).
Emphasis: Legal and institutional work within the state executive, providing strategic advisory in high-responsibility public roles.
Legislative Branch Roles
Institutional experience at state and federal level
- Special Adviser to the Presidency of the Chamber of Deputies (1998–2001).
- Chief of Staff to the Presidency of the São Bernardo do Campo City Council (1989–1990).
Emphasis: Direct role in institutional coordination and advisory services to legislative bodies at federal and municipal levels.
Judiciary and Arbitration Roles
Strategic Public Law disputes and institutional dispute resolution
- Attorney in Public Law for 40 years, with advisory and dispute-resolution practice.
- Work on institutional disputes involving public administration and governance.
Emphasis: Experience in resolving complex disputes with a technical, institutional, and strategic approach.
Main practice axes
Practice & Team
Main practice axes.
Public Law and Regulation
Work on public law and economic regulation matters.
Concessions, PPPs and Infrastructure
Structuring and monitoring of concession and PPP projects.
Tenders and Contracts
Advisory in tender procedures and public procurement.
Arbitration and Litigation
Work in arbitration and strategic disputes.
Partners and consulting
Partners & Leadership
Brazil and Portugal
Presence
São Paulo — Brazil
Av. Chedid Jafet, 222 – Bloco A – 4º andar Vila Olímpia 04551-065 – São Paulo/SP
+55 (11) 3562-9939Lisbon — Portugal
Avenida Fontes Pereira de Melo, 35 - 19A 1050-118 - Lisboa - Portugal
+351 912 519 399