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Mattos Filho

Compliance

Brazil Guide 2026 : Brazil


Mattos Filho

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Provided by Mattos Filho

We advise our clients on compliance, due diligence, sanctions proceedings, negotiating agreements and other matters concerning integrity and corporate ethics.

Our team is experienced in assisting clients with all types of compliance and corporate ethics matters. We support our clients in complying with legislation, assessing their practices and the risks involved, as well as in developing corporate integrity procedures.

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Compliance - Brazil

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Mattos Filho's much admired practice acts on a wide range of compliance mandates. The seasoned team assists with internal investigations, negotiation of leniency agreements and monitoring of compliance programmes. It is also sought out to conduct compliance due diligence for M&A transactions, in addition to providing advice on anti-corruption policies. Its client roster often hails from the energy, healthcare, banking and technology sectors.

Work Highlights

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  • Mattos Filho was engaged by SpaceX and sister company Starlink, in Brazil and the US, to provide critical assistance during an investigation performed by the STF and the TCU.

Strengths

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  • Mattos Filho's team is experienced and has a solid background to handle the most complex and sophisticated matters.

    Compliance respondentBrazil
  • Mattos Filho has strong investigation skills and knowledge of local issues.

    Compliance respondentBrazil
  • Mattos Filho possesses an extremely high level of technical expertise in financial crime matters, in addition to being specialists in the regulatory aspect. The role of the firm is precisely to add value to the sensitive issues for which we seek its services. Their approach is always pro-business.

    Compliance respondentBrazil

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Thiago Jabor Pinheiro
    Band 2Thiago Jabor Pinheiro

    Thiago Jabor Pinheiro

    Thiago Jabor Pinheiro continues to be praised for his strong compliance expertise. He is retained by high profile companies to conduct sensitive internal investigations, due diligence in the context of cross-border M&A transactions and leniency agreements.

    • Thiago Jabor Pinheiro gets straight to the heart of the issue, evaluates the elements and seeks the best possible solution in favour of his client.

      Compliance respondentBrazil
    • Thiago Jabor is a wise and excellent lawyer.

      Compliance respondentBrazil
  • Band 5Thiago Sombra
    Band 5Thiago Sombra

    Thiago Sombra

    Thiago Sombra is an active practitioner, frequently sought out by high end clients from digital and tech industries. Thiago enjoys recognition from clients and peers for his compliance practice on both litigation and investigation matters.

    • Thiago Sombra is a wise counselor and brilliant strategist.

      Compliance respondentBrazil
    • Thiago Sombra is an excellent professional, and very pleasant to work with. Every meeting is a new learning experience.

      Compliance respondentBrazil
    • Thiago Sombra has excellent technical knowledge and is highly assertive in their contributions.

      Compliance respondentBrazil
  • Up and ComingMarcel Ribas
    Up and ComingMarcel Ribas

    Marcel Ribas

    Up-and-coming Marcel Ribas advises sophisticated clients on cross-border and domestic cases, specialising in corporate governance, money laundering and internal investigations.

    • Marcel Ribas demonstrates strong technical expertise and communicates effectively across all organisational levels.

      Compliance respondentBrazil
    • A strategic, collaborative and approachable professional, Marcel is readily available and engages easily with senior leadership.

      Compliance respondentBrazil

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