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Mattos Filho

Environment

Global Guide 2026 : Brazil

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Mattos Filho

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Provided by Mattos Filho

We have a multidisciplinary team dedicated to assisting media and entertainment companies, offering innovative solutions that meet the sector's demands.

We provide legal advice on regulatory, transactional and dispute resolution matters. Our team also advises clients on issues related to legislation, contracts and case law, whether in relation to domestic or international operations.

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Environment - Brazil

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Mattos Filho's environment law practice is emerging with strength, powered by the firm's superb full-service capabilities and remarkable ability to attract talent. The department is well equipped to advise on high-level contentious mandates. It has solid experience handling matters arising out of soil contamination and large-scale environmental disasters. Companies from the chemical, mining and beverage industries frequently feature in Mattos Filho's expanding client roster. The firm also furnishes advice on reverse logistics systems, protected areas and environmental compliance.

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Work Highlights

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  • Mattos Filho defended Cosan in two public class actions regarding contaminated industrial waste allegations.

Strengths

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  • Mattos Filho is the firm we go to when we have a sensitive case. It's an experienced practice, with unimpeachable technique and direct communication with our environmental engineers.

    Environment respondentGlobal

  • Mattos Filho's team has extensive technical knowledge on environment law and always seeks to bring innovative solutions to the cases we work on together.

    Environment respondentGlobal

  • They've always been up for helping and working closely with us. I really like Mattos Filho's environment law practice and I think their lawyers are technically sound.

    Environment respondentGlobal

  • Mattos Filho offers above-average communication and technical expertise as well as great ability to understand our issues and present appropriate solutions.

    Environment respondentGlobal

  • No other firm in Brazil has experience in carbon credit-generating projects based on forest restoration that is as extensive as Mattos Filho's.

    Environment respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Antonio Augusto Reis
    Antonio Augusto Reis

    Antonio Augusto Reis

    Antonio Augusto Reis is held in high regard for his ability to handle large environment law mandates, and has particular expertise in judicial and administrative disputes.

    • Antonio offers great availability, technical capacity and creative solutions.

      Environment respondentGlobal

    • Antonio is one of the few who can align business perspectives with the guiding principles of combating climate change.

      Environment respondentGlobal

    • Antonio is a great lawyer and the reason why we hired his firm. He handled a very sensitive matter for us, reassuring us from day one. His technique was essential to the case's resolution.

      Environment respondentGlobal
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  • Rômulo Sampaio
    Rômulo Sampaio

    Rômulo Sampaio

    Rômulo Sampaio is a well-regarded environment lawyer able to advise on both contentious and non-contentious issues.

    • Rômulo has the ability to explain complex concepts in a very simple way and to defend our position in a firm and elegant manner. He's a true partner to us.

      Environment respondentGlobal

    • Rômulo's really good technically. He has the drive to find the best resolution to cases, not settling for cookie-cutter solutions.

      Environment respondentGlobal

    • Rômulo is a lawyer to highlight when it comes to environment law cases.

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