Maria Tereza Fonseca Dias

Maria Tereza Dias: Executive Partner in Administrative and Regulatory Law

Maria Tereza Dias is a distinguished executive partner at Vilas Boas, Lopes e Frattari Advogados, overseeing the administrative and regulatory law team. With over 20 years of experience in this field, she has been instrumental in leading complex cases involving administrative litigation and consultancy.

Practice Areas

• Government Relations Practice
• Administrative Law
• Corporate Governance & Compliance Practice
• Public Private Partnership Practice

Education and Credentials

Maria Tereza Dias obtained her Bachelor's degree in 1998 from Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG). She furthered her studies at UFMG, where she earned a Master’s Degree in 2001 and then a PhD in 2007. Her educational journey also includes stints as an Associate Professor teaching Administrative, Urban, and Regulatory Law.

Maria Tereza Dias is recognized for her contributions to the field of administrative law. She has been awarded Lawyer of the Year: Government Relations Practice, Minas Gerais, Brazil (2026), Lawyer of the Year: Administrative Law, Minas Gerais, Brazil (2025), and more in recognition of her expertise across various legal practices.

Professionally, she has held positions at both municipal and state administration levels, as well as at the State’s Legislative Branch. She has authored several publications, bills, and legal opinions on administrative law matters, demonstrating her deep understanding and commitment to the field.

Firms

• Vilas Boas, Lopes e Frattari Advogados (Executive Partner)

Affiliations

Maria Tereza Dias is a visiting professor at King's College London from 2019-2020 and has been recognized by Best Attorney USA since 2020.

Languages

• Portuguese (Primary)

Recognized Since

Maria Tereza Dias was first recognized in Best Attorney USA in 2020.

Cities: Belo Horizonte, State: Minas Gerais, Country: Brazil