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Mattos Filho

Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)

Global Guide 2026 : Brazil

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We are ESG pioneers in the Brazilian legal market, with expertise in all areas of corporate sustainability.

We serve companies of all sizes and industries, as well as their investors and financiers. Our multidisciplinary team is ready to optimize and expand your company’s results by incorporating environmental, social and corporate governance matters (ESG).

Our work is reflected in our involvement and commitment to ESG as an institution. With a strong, consolidated social DNA and a pioneering governance model in Brazilian legal sector, we have established ourselves as agents of social transformation.

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Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) - Brazil

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Acclaimed firm Mattos Filho is a frontrunner when it comes to services in the field of ESG. The firm advises clients from a wide range of sectors, such as banking and finance, mining and forestry. Clients and peers commend it for its handling of highly sophisticated matters, from ESG policies and compliance to finance and carbon credit mandates, as well as human rights and climate litigation. Its internal ESG policies also receive recognition, including its diversity and inclusion initiatives, pro bono practice and Instituto Mattos Filho.

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Work Highlights

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  • Mattos Filho is representing BHP in multiple socio-environmental lawsuits following the Fundão Dam breach in 2015, with two main cases involving significant amounts at the time of filing coming to a total of BRL170 billion.

Strengths

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  • The team acts proactively, connecting various regulatory and sustainability issues in a way that aligns with the company’s reality and market expectations.

    Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) respondentGlobal

  • Mattos Filho brings outstanding expertise to the matters at hand, including environmental, carbon, climate, contractual and financial aspects.

    Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) respondentGlobal

  • Mattos Filho exceeded our expectations. The team has an outlook on human rights that I had never seen. They have deep knowledge and the sensibility to deal with the matters.

    Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Juliana Ramalho
    Juliana Ramalho

    Juliana Ramalho

    Partner Juliana Ramalho is a renowned and comprehensive ESG practitioner. She is strongly endorsed by clients from the mining, finance and forestry sectors, as well as third-sector organisations, and others. Juliana provides assistance with ESG policies and compliance, diversity and inclusion initiatives, and climate change goals.

    • Juliana is an excellent professional who understands the company’s demands well and consistently provides insightful input.

      Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) respondentGlobal

    • Juliana is highly qualified, responsive and attentive to the sector’s needs and challenges, maintaining excellent relationships with both the authorities and stakeholders.

      Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) respondentGlobal

    • Juliana is one of the most complete and outstanding professionals. She is truly dependable, especially in terms of speed, partnership and dedication as a business partner and adviser.

      Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) respondentGlobal
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  • Antonio Augusto Reis
    Antonio Augusto Reis

    Antonio Augusto Reis

    Well-regarded environment partner Antonio Augusto Reis assists clients in a variety of ESG matters, including sustainability-linked bonds, carbon credits, ESG policies and environmental licensing.

    • He always adds to the discussions with his broad knowledge of ESG. Antonio has great business vision.

      Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) respondentGlobal

    • Antonio is an excellent professional, with a strong market presence, technical expertise, and a keen sensitivity to negotiation dynamics.

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  • Marina Procknor
    Marina Procknor

    Marina Procknor

    Highly respected partner Marina Procknor is recognised in the market for advising investment funds and banks, as well as non-profit organisations, in matters related to ESG funding and sustainability-linked investments.

    • She is a point of reference in capital markets and funds and she has a lot of experience structuring ESG-linked instruments.

      Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) respondentGlobal

    • Marina has long-standing experience and deep knowledge of ESG. She is very creative in finding solutions.

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Ranked Individuals at Mattos Filho (3)

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    Juliana Ramalho

    Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)

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    Antonio Augusto Reis

    Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)

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    Marina Procknor

    Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)

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