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Provided by Mattos Filho
Our unique approach to the shipping and port industries combines outstanding service with a deep and pragmatic understanding of our clients' business.
We advise local and international companies across a diverse range of sectors, including all forms of navigation and offshore services, public and private terminals, freight owners, as well as private equity funds, financial institutions and associations.
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Mattos Filho is a prime full-service firm with a busy shipping department. The team assists clients with a range of sector-related matters, including the drafting of charter and service agreements, acquisition of vessels and fleet restructuring mandates. The team is requested for advice on regulatory issues involving ANTAQ.
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Mattos Filho advised Galp Energia Brasil on a Cooperation Agreement with ExxonMobil Exploração Brasil, including DPST vessel nomination and cross‑chartering arrangements, ensuring alignment between operational logistics and regulatory requirements.
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Mattos Filho’s team shows a clear understanding of the specific needs of the sector and delivers solutions that extend beyond the legal framework.
Mattos Filho has a strong understanding of our business and the market trends.
Business and commercial awareness is regarded as one of Mattos Filho’s strongest qualities.
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Nilton Mattos is highly responsive and easy to engage with. He is fast and demonstrates strong knowledge.
Highly business-oriented and agile, Nilton Mattos adopts a client-centric perspective, navigating complex issues and regulatory bottlenecks to deliver practical solutions and commercially driven advice.
He brings experience in shipping combined with expertise in the oil and gas sector, providing a broader and more insightful perspective. Nilton Mattos offers valuable cross-sector knowledge, which adds significant value and a strong sense of confidence to his advice.
Nilton Mattos is a very practical professional with a sharp business perspective. He navigates risks effectively and adapts solutions according to the needs of each situation.
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