Corporate/M&A: The Elite
Global Guide 2024 : Brazil
Band 1
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Provided by Mattos Filho
Our corporate practice represents clients in negotiations and structuring of complex acquisitions and sales of companies, private and publicly acquisition of equities, and corporate restructuring. The firm’s specialists advise domestic companies on compliance with commercial and corporate legislation, whether they are privately held companies or have their shares traded on a stock exchange, and prepare commercial agreements to document associations between national and international business groups seeking to invest jointly in Brazil or abroad. In private equity, the practice assists funds and other large investors with their strategic investments (and divestments) and regulatory obligations.
Chambers Review
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 to handle 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.
Strengths
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"They performed excellent work that surpassed our expectations. They conducted the transaction with firmness and dexterity."
"Their completely dedicated team made the difference in the transaction. Highly responsive lawyers, always available."
"I think Mattos Filho's main advantage is that they offer all services in one shop. They helped us in many areas, not just corporate. Whatever you need they will have it and understand the client's needs."
"They performed excellent work that surpassed our expectations. They conducted the transaction with firmness and dexterity."
"Their completely dedicated team made the difference in the transaction. Highly responsive lawyers, always available."
"I think Mattos Filho's main advantage is that they offer all services in one shop. They helped us in many areas, not just corporate. Whatever you need they will have it and understand the client's needs."
Notable Practitioners
Distinguished partner 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.
"He is exceptional. He manages to translate complex matters into simple terms."
"He is an excellent and brilliant lawyer."
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 is one of the most respected lawyers when it comes to M&A in Brazil."
"He has long-standing experience."
Prestigious partner Pedro Whitaker de Souza Dias is 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.
"Pedro is extremely competent."
"He is recognised in the market for his work."
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 works with a high degree of expertise."
"He is an experienced professional. He manages to find good solutions."
Well-regarded partner 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 sale of minority stakes.
"He is intelligent, detail-oriented, humble, and ever mindful of meeting the needs of the client."
"He is a highly skilled lawyer with amazing business vision."
Maria Fernanda de Almeida Prado is a practitioner who is able to tackle matters related to joint ventures and M&A transactions.
"I regard her as a lawyer with good technical skills. She also conducts negotiations with composure."
Paula Vieira continues to receive endorsement for her expertise and client service, and for handling M&A transactions and regulatory matters.
"She is very technical. She did a good job answering our questions in a clear manner."
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.
Ranked Lawyers at
Mattos Filho
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Clients
Provided by Mattos Filho
Actis
Advent
AmerisourceBergen
Bradesco Seguros
Carlyle
Cosan
Goldman Sachs
Henkel
Odebrecht
Petrobrás