Department profile

Capital Markets: Equity

Brazil Guide 2025 : Brazil

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About

Provided by Mattos Filho

Our team is specialized in advising on capital market fundraising transactions, consulting on securities market regulation and administrative litigation related to capital markets.

We are at the forefront of the legal and regulatory development of the Brazilian capital market, having participated in numerous innovative transactions and complex cases over three decades.

Our main services:

Preparation for accessing capital markets;
Access to capital markets;
Capital market compliance;
Transactions involving registered issuers;
Withdrawing from capital markets;
Cross-border transactions;
Administrative litigation;
Dispute settlement.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Capital Markets: Equity - Brazil

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Mattos Filho is a prestigious full-service firm with a stellar practice advising on all types of securities instruments. It remains a market leader for equity work, representing high-end clients in IPOs and follow-on offerings. Its deep bench has regularly been sought out by major national and international investment banks, as well as corporate issuers. It also has a vibrant DCM practice, routinely advising on private placements, public offerings of promissory notes and debentures, as well as sustainability-linked bonds. Its expertise extends to complex securitisation transactions involving agribusiness and real estate receivables certificates.

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Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

Mattos Filho assisted XP Investimentos, and others underwritters, with a public offering of single-series secured debentures of BRL3 billion.

Strengths

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Mattos Filho's team demonstrates an exceptional skill to adapt and provide innovative solutions to major legal challenges, always seeking precedents and creative ideas to resolve complex issues.
Capital Markets: Equity respondentBrazil
MF delivers solutions few others can. Their team are highly attentive, available and trustworthy. With strong understanding of our business, they've consistently added value via tailored solutions.
Capital Markets: Equity respondentBrazil
MF's high technical standard played a key role in strengthening our position in the market, reinforcing our commitment to transparency and the creation of sustainable value for our shareholders.
Capital Markets: Equity respondentBrazil
Mattos Filho offers a collaborative, risk-aware partnership, with fast turnaround and a pro-business mindset that drives deal momentum.
Capital Markets: Equity respondentBrazil

Notable Practitioners

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Band 1
Jean Marcel Arakawa
Jean Marcel Arakawa is widely recognised for his expertise in capital markets, often taking the lead on some of the most complex transactions in the industry. He brings seasoned experience in cross-border mandates and is highly regarded for his track record in equity deals. Top companies have trusted his technical acumen to guide their inaugural listings on Brazil’s stock exchange
Jean Arakawa is always acting on the complexity of the issues and bringing plausible alternatives within the demands and challenges presented.
Capital Markets: Equity respondentBrazil
Arakawa is a seasoned partner with deep experience in capital markets. He’s hands-on and takes the lead throughout the transaction, and someone I trust when exploring new products or complex matters.
Capital Markets: Equity respondentBrazil
Jean is an exemplary partner in terms of long-term commitment. He is highly skilled and widely admired for his ethical standards. He consistently sets the benchmark for technical excellence.
Capital Markets: Equity respondentBrazil
Jean Marcel Arakawa is an outstanding professional.
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Band 2
Band 2
Bruno Tuca
Bruno Tuca has in-depth knowledge of debt transactions in the capital markets field. He is particularly noted for advising on debentures and agribusiness receivables.
Bruno is an outstanding lawyer; highly skilled and experienced. He leads his team effectively, keeps the client’s perspective at the forefront and seamlessly involves other departments when needed.
Capital Markets: Equity respondentBrazil
Bruno is always available and has excellent knowledge.
Capital Markets: Equity respondentBrazil
Bruno Tuca has a strong ability to deliver deals with the level of complexity we require.
Capital Markets: Equity respondentBrazil
Bruno Tuca's knowledge stands out amongst capital market lawyers.
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Band 2
Band 2
Vanessa Fiusa
Esteemed partner Vanessa Fiusa is a popular choice as counsel for capital market deals. She has significant experience in providing advice on sophisticated IPOs, offerings of shares and capital increases to top-tier market players.
Vanessa has a great knowledge of the business and is able to apply her experience to our needs.
Capital Markets: Equity respondentBrazil
Vanessa is proactive and pragmatic, which greatly supports effective decision-making.
Capital Markets: Equity respondentBrazil
Vanessa Fiusa is an excellent professional. She is attentive, accessible and always focused on finding the best solutions for the company.
Capital Markets: Equity respondentBrazil
Fiusa is a top talent with strong ties to foreign companies. Her leadership ensures smooth execution. She's my go-to for leading major capital markets deals in Brazil.
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Band 4
Band 4
Caio Cossermelli
Partner Caio Cossermelli maintains a varied and recognised practice with experience in IPOs, follow-ons and debenture issuances.
I always follow Caio wherever he goes. His service is exceptional, combining deep technical expertise with outstanding availability.
Capital Markets: Equity respondentBrazil
Caio demonstrates broad expertise and navigates the firm's departments seamlessly, bringing in complementary teams when needed.
Capital Markets: Equity respondentBrazil
Caio Cossermelli's professionalism is beyond words. He's extremely committed to the client and has unparalleled expertise.
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Band 5
Band 5
Marina Anselmo Schneider
Partner Marina Anselmo Schneider is a seasoned professional advising clients on debt transactions.
Marina Schneider is a hands-on partner.
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Up and Coming
Up and Coming
Henrique Ferreira Antunes
Henrique Ferreira Antunes has strong credentials in corporate reorganisations, common share acquisitions and public offerings.
Henrique is proactive, maintaining a level of excellence that allows us to make informed and confident decisions. His commercial vision and deep understanding of our business is a key differentiator.
Capital Markets: Equity respondentBrazil
Known for technical rigour and strategic insight, Henrique anticipates risks, identifies opportunities and aligns legal solutions with the company’s goal, acting as a true business partner.
Capital Markets: Equity respondentBrazil
Henrique is a very good professional distinguished by his service and technical skills.
Capital Markets: Equity respondentBrazil
Henrique makes me feel at ease, and it's a pleasure to work with him and his team.
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Up and Coming
Up and Coming
Raphael Saraiva
Raphael Saraiva is an active lawyer in the debt arena of capital markets. He is able to handle debentures, the structuring of CRAs and the issuance of financial bills.
Raphael is excellent, always available and has great knowledge.
Capital Markets: Equity respondentBrazil
Raphael is a great pro-business partner. He makes deals happen smoothly, with a very proactive and responsible approach toward the different players and parties involved.
Capital Markets: Equity respondentBrazil
Raphael Saraiva is solution-oriented, open-minded and consistently available, which is essential for us.
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