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Mattos Filho

Consumer Law

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The Consumer Law team is part of our Litigation & Arbitration practice and has expertise in all of Brazil's most important industry sectors. Clients seek our advice on a wide variety of matters, including (i) structuring and implementing new business projects and creative solutions on emerging matters, particularly for technology and entertainment companies; (ii) recalls and different types of administrative investigations conducted by the Public Prosecutor's Office and regulatory authorities; and (iii) individual cases and class actions relating to product and service issues.

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Consumer Law - Brazil

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Mattos Filho has a first-class legal team boasting remarkable expertise in the consumer law arena. The firm is lauded for its extensive experience in class actions and administrative proceedings concerning defective product claims and abusive advertising practices. The legal team is sought out by major national and international corporations in the automotive, technology and pharmaceutical industries. Its practitioners also remain active structuring recall proceedings as well as assisting with consumer privacy matters regarding the e-commerce environment.

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Work Highlights

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  • Mattos Filho represented AIG Seguros do Brasil in disputes and consumer law matters arising from the 2024 floods in Rio Grande do Sul.

Strengths

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  • Decisive in defining the strategic path, Mattos Filho goes far beyond delivering a strong technical defence. The team consistently evaluates the broader reputational impact for the company and openly discusses whether prolonged litigation or a negotiated settlement better serves the client’s interests. The personal attention, technical quality, courtesy, and consistency of their work are impeccable.

    Consumer Law respondentBrazil

  • Mattos Filho’s litigation team is one of the best I have worked with. Their advice is strategic, practical, and thoughtful. They have successfully led a wide range of matters - from governmental investigations to individual and collective product liability cases and offensive regulatory litigation. They always provide critical guidance and adapt to the specific needs of each case.

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  • Mattos Filho stands out for its remarkable technical excellence, combined with impressive agility and assertiveness in delivering work. The exceptional engagement of lawyers at every level shows a genuine, firm‑wide commitment to achieving the best outcomes.

    Consumer Law respondentBrazil

Notable Practitioners

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  • Fernando Dantas M Neustein
    Fernando Dantas M Neustein

    Fernando Dantas M Neustein

    Fernando Dantas Neustein is a distinguished authority in the consumer law field. He is highly active in the technology, gas and pharmaceutical sectors advising key clients on strategic judicial and administrative mandates before SENACON and PROCON.

    • Fernando Neustein brings extensive hands‑on experience in complex litigation and has a strong ability to clearly communicate case expectations and complexities.

      Consumer Law respondentBrazil

    • Fernando is a strategic visionary and tremendous all-around litigator. From the toughest issue to the most minute detail, Fernando Neustein and his team consistently deliver excellence.

      Consumer Law respondentBrazil

    • Fernando is a very thoughtful, strategic and well-rounded lawyer, who provides critical advice in complex circumstances.

      Consumer Law respondentBrazil
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  • Fabio Teixeira Ozi
    Fabio Teixeira Ozi

    Fabio Teixeira Ozi

    Fabio Teixeira Ozi has longstanding experience in the automotive sector regarding defective products and recall proceedings. He is also frequently sought out for representations in sophisticated matters before PROCON and SENACON in the technology field, particularly on new e-commerce business models.

    • Fabio Teixeira Ozi has an exceptional ability to break down Brazilian law and anticipate how authorities are likely to react, providing clear insight and highly effective strategic guidance.

      Consumer Law respondentBrazil

    • Fabio Ozi demonstrates strong leadership, agility in delivery, technical decisiveness, and a disruptive approach to ideas.

      Consumer Law respondentBrazil

    • A highly competent professional, Fabio Ozi is quick‑thinking, helpful, dedicated, and deeply committed to delivering the best client service.

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  • Ligia Lima Godoy
    Ligia Lima Godoy

    Ligia Lima Godoy

    Ligia Lima Godoy handles high‑stakes disputes concerning product and service claims, recall procedures and commercial practices. Her client base includes major players in the technology, food, automotive, financial, pharmaceuticals and marketplace platform industries.

    • An exceptional professional, Ligia stands out for both her technical expertise and her outstanding client service.

      Consumer Law respondentBrazil

    • Ligia Lima Godoy is highly technical, approachable, and fully aligned with evolving demands of both business and the law. She is strongly engaged and brings a distinctive commercial perspective.

      Consumer Law respondentBrazil
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