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Corporate/M&A

Global Guide 2026 : Brazil

Mattos Filho

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Provided by Mattos Filho

Our expert team advises both Brazilian and international companies on corporate transactions.

Mattos Filho’s Corporate/M&A practice supports Brazilian and international companies with matters concerning the entire business lifecycle in Brazil. We advise on a wide range of corporate transactions across various scenarios, structuring them so they are tailored to our clients’ specific needs. With a market-recognized multidisciplinary approach, we provide efficient, comprehensive and collaborative services via specialized, innovative solutions.

Clients (10)

Actis
Cosan
Carlyle
Odebrecht
Petrobrás
Goldman Sachs
Advent
Bradesco Seguros
AmerisourceBergen
Henkel

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Corporate/M&A - Brazil

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What the Team is Known For

Mattos Filho is one of Brazil's most acclaimed law firms, and its front-running corporate practice plays a key role in ensuring the firm's prominence. The team advises a number of blue-chip companies and has top-notch expertise in handling complex matters for listed companies. Mattos Filho acts on many of the most prominent transactions in Brazil, and its bench strength is such that the firm is capable of handling multiple key transactions simultaneously. The department is a one-stop shop that benefits from the firm's leading expertise in a high number of industries and practices.

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Work Highlights

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Mattos Filho advised 3R on its business combination with Enauta Participações through the merger of all of Enauta's shares into Brava Energia.

Strengths

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Mattos Filho provides prompt responses. They are quick and practical in understanding the client's needs, reducing the gap between what was requested and the final work delivered.
Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
The presence of Mattos Filho's senior team throughout guarantees the quality of the process. They also have a respectful way of negotiating with counterparties.
Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
The main strengths that distinguish Mattos Filho from others in the industry are their high-level multidisciplinary technical expertise and the professionals specialised in strategic areas.
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Notable Practitioners

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Eminent Practitioners
Eminent Practitioners
Pedro Whitaker de Souza Dias
Pedro Whitaker de Souza Dias is a lawyer widely recognised by sources in the market for assisting key clients from various sectors, such as healthcare and technology, in handling significant M&A transactions.
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Band 1
Band 1
João Ricardo de Azevedo Ribeiro
João Ricardo de Azevedo Ribeiro is held in high regard in the market due to his long-standing experience dealing with highly sophisticated deals. He is frequently summoned by high-profile clients to advise on sophisticated corporate reorganisations and complex M&A transactions.
João is an excellent M&A lawyer.
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Band 1
Band 1
Moacir Zilbovicius
Renowned partner Moacir Zilbovicius draws from his long-standing experience dealing with corporate matters to represent significant clients in complex mandates, such as high-value cross-border acquisitions and corporate restructurings.
Moacir Zilbovicius's performance was impeccable. He employed all his knowledge and vast experience to devise solutions to very difficult issues.
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Band 3
Band 3
Marcelo Sampaio Góes Ricupero
Marcelo Sampaio Góes Ricupero represents significant clients, especially from the energy sector, including private and listed companies. He is experienced in handling high-value transactions, as well as complex corporate reorganisations.
Marcelo Sampaio Góes Ricupero is always consistent and on time, and provides highly technical work.
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Band 3
Band 3
Rodrigo Figueiredo Nascimento
Rodrigo Figueiredo Nascimento is known for advising clients from a wide range of sectors, including banking, pulp and paper, and energy, on sophisticated matters such as major mergers and acquisitions and the sale of minority stakes.
Rodrigo Figueiredo Nascimento dealt with the main M&A issues. He is knowledgeable and has a comprehensive vision. He is also detail-oriented in his analyses; an excellent lawyer.
Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
Rodrigo Figueiredo Nascimento is very friendly and knowledgeable.
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Band 4
Band 4
Paula Vieira
Paula Vieira is well regarded in the market for her substantial experience in handling M&A transactions and regulatory matters.
Paula Vieira is a very good lawyer, with great knowledge of the matters. She has good business acumen.
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Band 5
Band 5
Maria Fernanda de Almeida Prado
Maria Fernanda de Almeida Prado is a recognised practitioner who is able to tackle matters related to joint ventures and M&A transactions.
Maria Fernanda de Almeida Prado is a highly qualified professional with strong business awareness and excellent client service and availability.
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Foreign expert for UK
Foreign expert for UK
Rodrigo Ferreira Figueiredo
Rodrigo Ferreira Figueiredo is the resident partner in the UK and manages the firm's London office, assisting multinational companies with inbound investments into Brazil.
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Foreign expert for USA
Foreign expert for USA
Sabrina Naritomi
Sabrina Naritomi is added to the foreign expertise ranking after receiving strong praise from US clients in the financial sector.
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Foreign expert for Spain
Foreign expert for Spain
Tomás Borges Neiva
Tomás Borges Neiva is a dual-qualified lawyer in Brazil and Spain, with extensive expertise in handling cross-border transactions involving Spain, Brazil and other countries in Latin America.
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