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Eminent Practitioners

Corporate/M&A

Brazil

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Provided by Pedro Whitaker de Souza Dias

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Practice Areas

Agribusiness Law; Corporate / M&A;

Career

Pedro Whitaker de Souza Dias has held the position of managing partner since April 2024, having been elected by the firm's partnership. As an expert in corporate law and M&A, Dias is involved in complex transactions, representing both Brazilian and international clients across the healthcare, agribusiness, and private equity sectors, among various others. He also advises publicly traded companies in regard to M&A transactions and regulatory matters.

With over 25 years at Mattos Filho – including 16 years as a partner – Dias has played a crucial institutional role at the firm since 2016, including as a member of the firm's executive committee and as head of the financial and strategic planning committees.

Pedro is a former president of the Brazilian Bar Association's (OAB) Agribusiness Committee, a role he held from 2013 to 2015. He was also an adjunct professor of Corporate Law at the Instituto de Ensino e Pesquisa (Insper).

Languages Spoken

Portuguese;

English;

Education

Prontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro (PUC - SP)

Bachelor of Laws

University of Pennsylvania

Master of Laws (LL.M.)

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Corporate/M&A - Brazil

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Eminent Practitioners
Individual Editorial

Pedro Whitaker de Souza Dias is a lawyer widely recognised by sources in the market for assisting key clients from various sectors, such as healthcare and technology, to handle significant M&A transactions.

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