Felipe Costa

Expertise

Administrative Law

Profile

With a solid background in Administrative Law, Felipe Costa joins PDK Advogados to strengthen the delivery of strategic solutions in concessions, public-private partnerships (PPPs) and large-scale infrastructure projects. His work combines deep legal expertise, institutional vision and a comprehensive understanding of public-sector demands and market opportunities.

Over his 22-year career — 18 of them dedicated to public service — Felipe has built robust experience in structuring concessions and PPPs across sectors such as renewable energy, urban mobility, tourism and public real-estate asset management. He coordinated and developed legal-institutional models for state and municipal governments, contributing to major projects for the Government of Pernambuco, the Municipality of Fortaleza-CE and SEEDUC/RJ.

Felipe is recognized for leading legal teams in the conception and implementation of innovative governance models, prioritizing sustainability, efficiency and the alignment between strategic planning and execution. His trajectory reflects extensive experience in public policy, institutional decision-making and the development of public-private arrangements that drive economic and social impact.

At PDK Advogados, Felipe strengthens the Administrative and Infrastructure practice, expanding the firm’s ability to deliver comprehensive, modern and results-oriented solutions.

Experience

Deputy Attorney General, Municipality of Fortaleza (2013–2024)

Member, Bidding Monitoring Commission – OAB-CE

Member, Public-Private Partnership Steering Committee – Municipality of Fortaleza (2013–2020)

Member, Results-Based Management and Fiscal Management Committee – Fortaleza (2017–2024)

Chief Attorney, Department of Architecture and Buildings of Ceará and Department of Roads and Buildings of Ceará (2007–2013)

Education

LL.B., Faculdade de Direito de São Carlos (SP), Brazil

MBA in Concessions and PPPs – FESPSP | London School of Economics (LSE)

CP3P-F Certification

Corporate Sustainability, Regulation and ESG Transparency Studies

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