LAWYER PROFILE

Alex Hatanaka

Brazil 2026

Mattos Filho

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

Brazil

6 years ranked

Dispute Resolution: Litigation: The Elite

Brazil

1 year ranked

About

Provided by Mattos Filho

Brazil: Contentious

Practice Areas

Litigation and Arbitration; Restructuring and Insolvency

Career

With extensive experience in commercial and civil litigation, Alex specializes in disputes related to financial and capital markets. He represents financial institutions, funds and multinationals, particularly in cross-border and complex commercial litigation, insolvency-related litigation, restructurings and class actions. Alex also assists with administrative proceedings before the Brazilian Securities Commission (CVM) and the Central Bank of Brazil. Prior to joining Mattos Filho, Alex served for nearly a decade in senior positions at Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Goldman Sachs, where he worked with judicial and regulatory disputes and made decisions regarding transactions. He has previously worked at Sidley Austin’s New York office and at Peters and Peters in London.

Alex is a member of the Turnaround Management Association (TMA) and the INSOL International and Banking Law Commission of the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB) – São Paulo Section.

Education

Universidade de São Paulo (USP)

Bachelor of Laws

Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV)

Bachelor of Business Administration

Universidade de São Paulo (USP)

Master of Commercial Laws

London School of Economics and Political Sciences (LSE)

Master of Laws (LL.M.)

Languages Spoken

English;

Portuguese;

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Brazil: Contentious

Bankruptcy/Restructuring - Brazil

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Seasoned partner Alex Hatanaka is often retained to assist creditors with judicial restructuring matters, including cross-border mandates. He is also sought after to advise on debt restructuring, DIP loans and sector-related litigation. His client roster includes major corporations from the aviation industry and financial institutions. Hatanaka offers additional capabilities handling liquidation proceedings.

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Dispute Resolution: Litigation: The Elite - Brazil

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Alex Hatanaka is a partner who has demonstrated skills in dispute resolution matters, including those that deal with corporate and commercial litigation.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Alex Hatanaka is an excellent lawyer and an excellent leader.
Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Brazil: Contentious
Alex Hatanaka delivers excellent work.
Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Brazil: Contentious
Alex Hatanaka is an excellent litigation professional with extensive knowledge and always available to assist clients.
Dispute Resolution: Litigation: The EliteChambers Brazil: Contentious
Alex Hatanaka's clear business vision and strong technical expertise inspire confidence in his guidance and reassure us in our choice of him as our litigation lawyer.
Dispute Resolution: Litigation: The EliteChambers Brazil: Contentious