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Mattos Filho

Project Development

Global Guide 2026 : Brazil

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Mattos Filho

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We advise on all aspects of the construction sector, providing our clients with strategic, effective solutions.

Our team offers comprehensive support in structuring, negotiation, risk management and dispute resolution for commercial and infrastructure contracts, including transactional, environmental, labor, financing and insurance issues. 

With a team exclusively dedicated to complex contracts and greenfield and brownfield projects, our work encompasses all infrastructure sectors and industries, including energy generation and distribution (hydro, biomass, thermal, nuclear), oil and gas (FPSOs, DRUs, platforms and support vessels), energy transition and renewables, maritime and shipbuilding, logistics (airports, railways, ports, highways, urban mobility), sanitation, mining and steel.

Clients (10)

  • Sumitomo
  • Inter-American Investment Corporation
  • Engie
  • Itaú BBA
  • JBIC
  • Contour Global
  • Macquaire
  • Argo Transmissão de Energia
  • Centrais Elétricas de Pernambuco – CELSE
  • Google

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Project Development - Brazil

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Mattos Filho is a powerhouse capable of handling some of the most sophisticated projects, from greenfield contracts to cross-border project finance deals. The team further benefits from the firm's formidable full-service capabilities, managing negotiation of project-related agreements, such as O&M and EPC. Leading representatives of the infrastructure, logistics and transportation industries rely on the firm's advice.
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Work Highlights

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  • Mattos Filho advised Citigroup Global Markets Limited, ING Bank, London branch, and Standard Chartered Bank on the negotiation of all Brazilian law matters related to the issuance of senior secured notes by Trident Energy Finance.

Strengths

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  • In addition to its recognised credibility and solid technical expertise, what truly sets this law firm apart is its responsiveness to demands, always backed by in-depth analysis and thorough studies.

    Project Development respondentGlobal

  • Mattos Filho is one of Brazil’s most respected law firms, distinguished for its excellence and ability to deliver integrated legal solutions with technical sophistication and deep industry insight.

    Project Development respondentGlobal

  • Mattos Filho's lawyers handle the company’s most complex matters. With a solid academic background and deep legal expertise, they consistently deliver high-quality work.

    Project Development respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Pablo Sorj
    Pablo Sorj

    Pablo Sorj

    Pablo Sorj is widely acknowledged as a top choice to advise on high-profile project finance matters, such as the negotiation and structuring of capital raising agreements, as well as negotiation of EPC contracts and implementation of thermoelectric plants.

    • Pablo Sorj is the go-to lawyer for project finance and a pioneer who has played a leading role in every major development in the sector.

      Project Development respondentGlobal

    • Pablo Sorj is a point of reference in the field. He is very well connected and opens doors. He understands our business.

      Project Development respondentGlobal

    • The leading name in the field, Pablo Sorj is a reference in project finance.

      Project Development respondentGlobal

    • Pablo Sorj is an exceptional lawyer.

      Project Development respondentGlobal
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  • Thiago Fernandes Moreira
    Thiago Fernandes Moreira

    Thiago Fernandes Moreira

    Thiago Fernandes Moreira has well-established experience in commercial and operations agreements, as well as in project developments in the construction field.

    • Thiago brings valuable experience to our projects. He is able to anticipate future problems, addressing potential solutions in advance.

      Project Development respondentGlobal
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  • Marina Anselmo Schneider
    Marina Anselmo Schneider

    Marina Anselmo Schneider

    Marina Anselmo Schneider has in-depth knowledge of share acquisitions and note issuances. Schneider is regularly sought out to advise domestic clients involved in high-value projects.

    • Marina Anselmo Schneider is a versatile and highly skilled lawyer.

      Project Development respondentGlobal

    • Marina is an excellent lawyer and works in both project finance and development.

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  • Bernardo Môcho Moura
    Bernardo Môcho Moura

    Bernardo Môcho Moura

    Bernardo Môcho Moura offers notable strength acting as counsel to domestic and international clients on capital raises, such as the structuring and negotiation of public offerings. In addition, Moura is experienced in advising on high-value financing of subway projects.

    • Bernardo Môcho Moura is highly collaborative, always available, persuasive and extremely effective at managing interactions with multiple stakeholders.

      Project Development respondentGlobal

    • Bernardo is technically outstanding and sets himself apart through his strong negotiation skills and innovative thinking.

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  • Natalia De Santis
    Natalia De Santis

    Natalia De Santis

    Natalia De Santis has built a consistent track record handling large cross-border project financing transactions. She is endorsed by market commentators for her involvement in the field.

    • Natalia de Santis is highly technical, detail-oriented and always well-informed on the deals in progress.

      Project Development respondentGlobal

    • Natalia is super proactive and available to help at all times. She understands the issues and puts the effort into finding solutions.

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