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Mattos Filho

Insurance

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Mattos Filho

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Provided by Mattos Filho

Our practice is recognized as a market leader by clients and the industry.

We work with a vast range of matters related to the insurance, reinsurance and private pension markets, covering mergers and acquisitions, portfolio transfers, supplementary pensions, claims regulation, insurance market innovations and other relevant issues in the sector. Our professionals’ deep knowledge of the industry makes us the ideal business partner for your company.

Chambers Review

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Insurance - Brazil

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Mattos Filho maintains a leading insurance practice displaying remarkable capabilities in the full range of insurance, reinsurance and pension mandates. The firm is seasoned acting for many of the most prominent market players on high-stakes disputes. It is also admired for its transactional acumen. Mattos Filho is also frequently seen advising on top M&A deals in the sector.

Work Highlights

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  • Mattos Filho represented Mapfre Assistência in a dispute involving a runoff payment dispute due to the termination of an intermediation agreement with a company of the Ambipar Group and Uniqq.

Strengths

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  • A benchmark in insurance law, Mattos Filho has the best specialists in this market. They're a full-service firm, capable of delivering top-tier services across various sectors and areas of law.

    Insurance respondentBrazil
  • I commend Mattos Filho's refined technique and excellent global perspective in insurance matters.

    Insurance respondentBrazil
  • Mattos Filho has an excellent insurance practice. The firm is our main partner for complex matters in this area, offering accessible and business-oriented support, as well as comprehensive services across both advisory and contentious work.

    Insurance respondentBrazil
  • Mattos Filho's insurance lawyers are partners we can always count on. They're always available and seeking solutions to address the needs presented to them.

    Insurance respondentBrazil
  • What distinguishes Mattos Filho in this area is its deep level of expertise, understanding of the relevant processes and relationship with other professionals in the sector and at SUSEP - the Brazilian insurance regulator.

    Insurance respondentBrazil

Notable Practitioners

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  • Star IndividualsMarcelo Mansur
    Star IndividualsMarcelo Mansur

    Marcelo Mansur

    Marcelo Mansur is an insurance lawyer who enjoys an outstanding reputation among clients. He boasts an excellent track record advising on regulatory issues, M&A and reinsurance agreements.

    • Marcelo Mansur is a resilient lawyer with an appetitive for innovation and an impressive will to deliver outstanding work.

      Insurance respondentBrazil
    • Besides being a benchmark for insurance lawyers in Brazil, Marcelo Mansur is a partner who's always 100% available.

      Insurance respondentBrazil
    • Marcelo Mansur is an excellent, top-notch insurance lawyer.

      Insurance respondentBrazil
    • An excellent professional, Marcelo Mansur is a skilled, client-focused insurance lawyer.

      Insurance respondentBrazil
    • A point of reference in the insurance legal market, Marcelo Mansur basically built this area from the ground up. He's an incredibly respected figure.

      Insurance respondentBrazil
  • Band 3Camila Calais
    Band 3Camila Calais

    Camila Calais

    Camila Calais demonstrates solid experience advising clients on transactional matters related to insurance and reinsurance, including insurtechs and M&A, as well as regulatory and compliance issues.

    • An insurance partner who's always available, Camila Calais is an amazing lawyer.

      Insurance respondentBrazil
    • Camila Calais is a fantastic insurance lawyer. She's not only bright but also has excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

      Insurance respondentBrazil
  • Band 5Adriano Guatimosim Carneiro
    Band 5Adriano Guatimosim Carneiro

    Adriano Guatimosim Carneiro

    Adriano Carneiro is a lawyer known for his work dealing with M&A, corporate and joint venture matters in the insurance arena.

    • Adriano Carneiro is a great insurance lawyer, commonly seen working on big-ticket deals in this market.

      Insurance respondentBrazil
    • Adriano Carneiro's insurance work is impeccable. He has extensive legal and regulatory knowledge, commercial vision and negotiation skills. He's one of the best lawyers I've ever worked with.

      Insurance respondentBrazil
    • Adriano Carneiro is a highly skilled insurance lawyer who offers us incredible service.

      Insurance respondentBrazil

Ranked Individuals at Mattos Filho (3)

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