LAWYER PROFILE

Nilton Mattos

Brazil 2026

Mattos Filho

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Shipping

Brazil

6 years ranked

Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas

Brazil

14 years ranked

About

Provided by Mattos Filho

Brazil: Industries & Sectors

Practice Areas

Infrastructure & Energy; Shipping & Ports; Oil and Gas; Energy Transition.

Career

Nilton focuses his practice on offshore mandates related to shipping, ports and oil & gas, and is particularly experienced in transactions, regulatory and contractual work. He advises on both private and public law and has relevant experience in dispute resolution (especially international arbitrations). Nilton has been involved in E&P and offshore supply matters and has substantial experience in dry shipping.

Nilton was previously a secondee at the London office of Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, as well as the Rio de Janeiro offices of BP, Petrobras, and China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC). He is a Vice-Coordinator of the Legal & Regulatory Committee of the Norwegian Brazilian Chamber of Commerce (NBCC). Nilton is also a member of the Brazilian Maritime Law Association (ABDM), the Association of International Petroleum Negotiators (AIPN), and YoungShip Brazil.

Education

Universidade Estadual do Rio de Janeiro (UERJ)

Bachelor of Laws

King’s College London, United Kingdom

Master of Laws (LL.M.)

Languages Spoken

Portuguese;

English;

Spanish.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Brazil: Industries & Sectors

Shipping - Brazil

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Nilton Gomes de Mattos Neto advises a long list of high-level clients in a variety of financing mandates within the shipping sector. He also assists clients with disputes arising from charter party agreements and contractual relations, as well as regulatory issues.

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Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas - Brazil

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Nilton Gomes de Mattos Neto offers notable expertise in transactional and regulatory oil and gas matters, both in the upstream and midstream spaces. He is also well equipped to represent clients in judicial disputes.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Nilton Mattos is highly responsive and easy to engage with. He is fast and demonstrates strong knowledge.
ShippingChambers Brazil: Industries & Sectors
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.
ShippingChambers Brazil: Industries & Sectors
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.
ShippingChambers Brazil: Industries & Sectors
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.
ShippingChambers Brazil: Industries & Sectors
Nilton Mattos added significant technical value to our case.
Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & GasChambers Brazil: Industries & Sectors
Nilton demonstrates high technical seniority and in-depth knowledge of the oil and gas sector, with consistent performance in regulatory, contractual and governance matters. He stands out for his ability to quickly understand the business context and translate complex legal issues into clear, practical and well-structured guidance. His performance is secure and strategic, especially in sensitive and high-risk matters.
Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & GasChambers Brazil: Industries & Sectors