Global Guide 2026 : Brazil
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Mattos Filho has established a Crisis Management and Integrated Response group to provide more comprehensive services to clients dealing with complex critical emergencies.
A cross-sector team coordinates the group with expertise in crisis management and emergency response from the firm's Anti-Corruption Compliance and Corporate Integrity, Government Relations, Corporate Governance, Infrastructure, Environmental, Litigation, and White-Collar Crime practices.
Over the years, Mattos Filho provided crisis and legal advisory in the most relevant environmental problems taking place in Brazil, such as the disasters of Mariana-MG, Brumadinho-MG, and Maceió-AL. Our experience also includes providing legal and strategic advice to clients involved in severe reputational and institutional challenges of the political and institutional spheres, such as technology and telecommunications companies involved in the inquiry committees investigating the dissemination of fake news or discussions related to recent Brazilian elections.
Some of our clients include major players from all relevant infrastructure and industry sectors, such as petrochemical (Braskem), mining (BHP), transportation (Supervia), telecommunications (Algar Telecom), technology (WhatsApp), entertainment (T4F and Rio Zoo), financial and insurance (XP), among others.
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Mattos Filho represents top-level clients from sectors such as technology, mining, power and logistics in highly significant and sensitive matters. It receives high praise from market sources for having built a strong practice in the management of crises.
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Mattos Filho supported BHP Billiton Brasil in securing a BRL170 billion agreement with various Brazilian governmental and public entities to implement environmental recovery and compensation measures for damages caused by the collapse of the Fundão tailings dam in Mariana, Brazil, in 2015.
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The main strength of Mattos Filho lies in the ability to work seamlessly across various areas of litigation and efficiently coordinate efforts across these fronts.
Mattos Filho stand out for their technical quality and efficiency. The way they understand our needs and deliver precise analysis and solutions is truly impressive.
Mattos Filho combines intellectual depth, expertise, collaborative strength and experience to effectively address complex demands within a reasonable timeframe.
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Rômulo Sampaio is a leading Brazilian lawyer in environmental and climate-related crises, known for guiding companies through legal risks, enforcement actions and complex disputes. He advises top clients across industries, from energy and mining to finance and retail, on crisis response and strategic litigation.
With a holistic understanding of complex issues, Rômulo Sampaio effectively connects environmental challenges with broader business areas and communicates clearly across leadership teams.
Crisis Management
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Rômulo Sampaio
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