Capital Markets
Global Guide 2024 : Brazil
Band 1
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Provided by Mattos Filho
Mattos Filho is a pioneer in structuring innovative transactions in the Brazilian market and has extensive experience with complex transactions and IPOs in the local and international markets.
Stock market and publicly-held companies: We act as legal advisors in the structuring of capital markets transactions involving shares or capital instruments, representing investment banks, issuers and offerors, local and international. We also provide local advisory services to publicly-held companies or companies planning to go public.
Debt and financing: As legal advisors, we assist financial institutions, publicly-held and privately-held companies and investment banks in structuring all types of banking or capital markets financing, in the local and international markets, including structured finance and debt restructuring.
Investment funds: We advise investors, fund managers and administrators in forming investment funds in Brazil, selecting portfolio, preparing governance rules, as well as guidance on regulatory aspects involving investment funds.
Securitization: Counsel to investment banks, structurers and originators of receivables on securitization transactions across all industry sectors.
Chambers Review
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 prestigious clients in IPOs and follow-on offerings. Its deep bench is regularly 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.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Mattos Filho is second to none in terms of handling complex and sophisticated matters. This is an extremely robust and responsive team, with partners even leading late-night calls during the execution of offerings."
"I trust a lot in them. It is a perfect law firm. Whatever I required they always delivered."
"Exceptional firm. They are very diligent and provide a high quality of work, being always available."
"Mattos Filho is second to none in terms of handling complex and sophisticated matters. This is an extremely robust and responsive team, with partners even leading late-night calls during the execution of offerings."
"I trust a lot in them. It is a perfect law firm. Whatever I required they always delivered."
"Exceptional firm. They are very diligent and provide a high quality of work, being always available."
Notable Practitioners
Outstanding partner Jean Marcel Arakawa is widely renowned for his capital markets expertise. He is noted for having a leading command during some of the most sophisticated deals in the market and he is also seasoned in cross-border mandates. His track record in equity transactions is much admired, and top companies have relied on his technical skills to prepare their inaugural listings in Brazil's stock exchange.
"He is excellent. A thorough professional."
"He is very skilled and easy to work with."
Esteemed partner Vanessa Fiusa is a popular choice as counsel for capital market deals. She has significant experience in providing advice on sophisticated IPOs and offerings of shares to top-tier market players.
"She is a well-known practitioner for her equity work."
Bruno Mastriani Simões Tuca has in-depth knowledge of debt transactions in the capital markets field. He is particularly noted for advising on debentures and agribusiness receivables.
"He is very competent."
"Bruno is very present on the deals. He remains available so we can resolve complex matters."
Partner Caio Cossermelli maintains a varied and recognised practice with experience in IPOs, follow-ons and debenture issuances.
Partner Marina Anselmo Schneider is experienced in advising clients on debt transactions. Her wide experience in the field is noted by market participants.
"She is a good lawyer and it is pleasant to work with her."
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