Global Guide 2026 : Brazil
Ranked Individuals
Provided by Mattos Filho
Our multidisciplinary team is focused on serving both investors and investee companies with the dynamism and agility that the industry requires.
We support early and growth stage transactions, applying the expertise we have acquired in many of the most important transactions in Brazil. Our services encompass legal and strategic support for highly scalable startups, including implementing their MVPs and business plans, as well as investment and divestment rounds in different series and other structures necessary for their economic development. Conscious of how important entrepreneurship is for economic and social development, we collaborate with a series of different institutional and academic initiatives to improve the innovative field of venture capital.
Provided by Chambers
Mattos Filho comes highly recommended for its expertise in advising investors, founders and emerging companies on their strategic decisions with regards to their venture capital investments. The firm’s collaborative model ensures a multidisciplinary approach, providing clients with a full spectrum of legal services tailored to the venture capital industry’s unique demands.
Provided by Chambers
Mattos Filho assisted Syngenta Group Ventures with due diligence, drafting and negotiating, and advised on regulatory aspects of its Agrolend Series C funding round.
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The law firm has deep knowledge of the venture capital market and brings strong negotiation skills, flexibility and a broad understanding that extends beyond legal matters.
Mattos Filho's team anticipates risks, structures solutions and ensures we are fully prepared so that when the deal arrives, there are no frictions or surprises.
The professionals are well connected both in Brazil and internationally, with strong ties to the market. They supported us on commercial matters, always maintaining a pro-business approach.
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Tomás Borges Neiva is a strong practitioner with excellent experience in advising companies across a diverse range of sectors throughout the various stages of their development, focusing especially on venture capital and M&A transactions.
Tomás Neiva demonstrated mastery of the subject as a whole, going beyond legal matters to grasp the commercial context and the sensitivities of all parties involved.
Tomás consistently came well prepared, having considered all relevant points. He negotiated directly with the counterparty, acted with great autonomy, and fully safeguarded our interests.
I cannot imagine better client service than the one provided by Tomás.
Camilla Martes has been active for nearly 20 years conducting and coordinating M&A deals and complex venture capital investment rounds. Martes is an strong player in technology and innovation.
Camilla has exceptional competence in handling highly complex issues. She demonstrated strong commercial awareness, understanding the legal impacts on the business and helping to anticipate risks.
Camilla is a complete professional with incredible commercial vision.
Venture Capital
Venture Capital
Provided by Mattos Filho
Camilla Ribeiro Martes
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