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Mattos Filho

Real Estate: Litigation

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We provide personalized, efficient legal solutions for real estate demands across a diverse range of sectors.

Mattos Filho’s Real Estate practice unites legal specialists capable of offering comprehensive solutions for matters involving assets linked to commercial, industrial and residential real estate, logistics, data centers, hotels, hospitals, infrastructure and agribusiness.

Our team’s multidisciplinary understanding and extensive experience in transactions of varying sizes allow us to anticipate potential issues and present alternatives so that our clients can attain the best possible results for their business.

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Real Estate: Litigation - Brazil

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Mattos Filho is recognised for its specialised real estate litigation practice, handling disputes involving foreign‑ownership restrictions on rural land, purchase and sale agreements, commercial leases and major development projects. The team represents leading players across the construction, retail, logistics, real estate funds and residential sectors, and is noted for its ability to navigate complex, high‑stakes matters with significant commercial impact.

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Work Highlights

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  • Mattos Filho represented Agropecuária Três Flechas in a high‑stakes litigation seeking to annul its acquisition of a 1,000‑hectare strategic rural estate.

Strengths

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  • Mattos Filho stands out for its agility and precision in handling highly complex matters.

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  • Technically, Mattos Filho is outstanding. Even with complex time‑consuming demands they assemble dedicated teams and manage to anticipate our deadlines.

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  • They show technical and strategic excellence in handling complex cases. Mattos Filho delivers solutions that add real value to the business.

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  • Mattos Filho understands the pace of the corporate environment and grasps our needs without requiring extensive explanations.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Stefano Motta
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    Stefano Motta

    Stefano Motta is a seasoned lawyer with a strong track record in resolving complex real estate disputes in judicial, administrative, and arbitration settings. He supports clients in disputes involving urban and rural properties, providing strategic guidance on high‑stakes issues such as property transactions, commercial and retail leasing, zoning and land‑use matters, and the regulatory rules applicable to foreign investment in rural land.

    • Always available and easy to reach, Stefano demonstrates extensive legal knowledge related to the matter at hand.

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    • Stefano is always attentive to the specific characteristics of each matter, to the complexity of the issues, and provides prompt responses.

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