Mattos Filho, Corporate/M&A | Chambers Brazil Profile

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About

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.

Our main services:

Transactions;
Purchase and sale;
Agreements;
Private equity;
Investments in Brazil.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Corporate/M&A: The Elite - Brazil

1

Band 1

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 all sorts 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 which benefits from the firm's leading expertise in a high number of industries and practices.

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Work Highlights

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

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

The presence of Mattos Filho's senior team throughout the process guarantees the quality of the process. They also have a respectful way of negotiating with counterparties.

Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondent
Brazil

Mattos Filho provides prompt responses and is quick and practical in understanding the client's needs, reducing the gap between what was requested and the final work delivered.

Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondent
Brazil

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.

Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondent
Brazil

The presence of Mattos Filho's senior team throughout the process guarantees the quality of the process. They also have a respectful way of negotiating with counterparties.

Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondent
Brazil

Mattos Filho provides prompt responses and is quick and practical in understanding the client's needs, reducing the gap between what was requested and the final work delivered.

Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondent
Brazil

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.

Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondent
Brazil

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

E

Pedro Whitaker de Souza Dias

E

Eminent Practitioners

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, to handle significant M&A transactions.

1

João Ricardo de Azevedo Ribeiro

1

Band 1

João Ricardo de Azevedo Ribeiro is held in high regard in the market due to his longstanding 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.

1

Moacir Zilbovicius

1

Band 1

Renowned partner Moacir Zilbovicius draws from his longstanding 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.

3

Marcelo Sampaio Góes Ricupero

3

Band 3

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, on-time and provides highly technical work.

3

Rodrigo Figueiredo Nascimento

3

Band 3

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.

Rodrigo Figueiredo Nascimento is very friendly and knowledgeable.

4

Paula Vieira

4

Band 4

Paula Vieira is well regarded in the market for possessing a lot of 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.

5

Maria Fernanda de Almeida Prado

5

Band 5

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 a strong business awareness and excellent client service and availability.

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Brazil

Corporate/M&A

E

Pedro Whitaker de Souza Dias

E

Eminent Practitioners

1

João Ricardo de Azevedo Ribeiro

1

Band 1

1

Moacir Zilbovicius

1

Band 1

3

Marcelo Sampaio Góes Ricupero

3

Band 3

3

Rodrigo Figueiredo Nascimento

3

Band 3

4

Paula Vieira

4

Band 4

5

Maria Fernanda de Almeida Prado

5

Band 5

Members

Provided by Mattos Filho

João Ricardo de Azevedo Ribeiro

Marcelo Sampaio Góes Ricupero

Maria Fernanda de Almeida Prado

Moacir Zilbovicius

Pedro Whitaker de Souza Dias

Rodrigo Figueiredo Nascimento

Mattos Filho has rankings in the following guides

Corporate/M&A (Spain)

Global 2025

Brazil

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