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Provided by Mattos Filho
We are the only full-service firm in Brazil with highly specialized professionals in the education sector.
We believe in a collaborative and innovative work model that provides personalized service to our clients, most of whom are for-profit and non-profit supporting entities of educational institutions, including private companies, associations, foundations and investors who wish to understand the specific characteristics of this highly regulated market. Our expertise comprise issues involving onsite and distance learning education (EAD), from K-12 to higher education.
Our main goal is helping our clients in all stages of corporate decision-making, as well as interact on behalf of them with regulatory entities’, especially the Ministry of Education (MEC), in the context of administrative proceedings or supporting in public hearings and public consultations regarding new legal frameworks. In addition to that scope, we assist our clients in investigations before MEC, punitive administrative proceedings, civil inquiries and lawsuits involving educational matters.
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Leading firm Mattos Filho is held in high esteem among market analysts for providing specialised services in the field of education, advising important players in the sector. The firm sponsors highly sophisticated mandates ranging from regulatory matters to high-value M&A and transactions.
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Mattos Filho represented Associação Brasileira da Educação Básica de Livre Iniciativa in a relevant case before the Federal Supreme Court (STF) regarding dispute arising from employment classification of teachers’ working hours, with exposure estimated at approximately USD300 million.
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The law firm consistently brings us strong ideas and practical solutions. Mattos Filho’s work is highly trusted by both the legal department and other areas of the company.
Mattos Filho demonstrates in-depth knowledge of our segment and remains consistently up to date with new legislation. The law firm assesses risks effectively and is timely, helpful and available.
Mattos Filho demonstrates strong understanding of education market trends, consistently meets deadlines, maintains expected fee levels and is responsive.
Specialised in the sector, Mattos Filho brings strong legal certainty to education-related matters. The firm anticipates issues effectively and stands out for its close client relationship and quality of service.
The law firm stands out for the objectivity with which it provides information. Mattos Filho is effective, efficient and quick to support us, which is very important.
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Henrique Lago da Silveira is a renowned practitioner, leading many of the most significant cases within education. He is frequently engaged in litigation and regulatory matters and acts on behalf of high-profile institutions.
Henrique closely follows market developments, keeps us informed of relevant updates and demonstrates deep knowledge of the subject.
Henrique is one of the leading professionals in the sector. He is highly recognised in the market and stands out as a leader in the education arena.
Henrique brings a perspective that goes beyond legal analysis. He understands the business and focuses on finding practical solutions.
Henrique is available and easy to communicate with. He delivers work of excellent quality and contributes to a high-level debate.
Henrique is highly available and essential to our decision-making process. He has outstanding knowledge, an impeccable academic background and deep command of the subject.
Luciana Pietro Lorenzo works with M&A transactions, with an expertise in education. She also advises corporations in the education sector regarding corporate matters and compliance with CVM regulations.
Luciana stands out for her remarkable M&A negotiation skills. She protects commercial interests while keeping the transaction moving towards completion.
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