Mattos Filho, Veiga Filho, Marrey Jr. e Quiroga Advogados > Sao Paulo, Brazil > Firm Profile

‘Mattos Filho is full service and has teams with technical excellence in all areas that we need. They are always available and respond with quality and speed.’

‘They meet the deadlines indicated and add a lot of value in the operation. What sets them apart is the in-depth knowledge of credit and the investment fund industry.’

‘Frederico Kerr Bullamah is proactive in solving problems and very skilled in negotiations and solving complex situations.  Frederico has a lot of experience in financing operations and in general financial or capital markets . For me, he is a reference in financing and funding operations, I rely very much on his work.’

‘Bruno Tuca, Flavia Magliozzi, Mariane Kondo and Cesar Rizzo: great knowledge of the market and the client, in addition to being careful with the draft documents.’

‘Mattos Filho advises us on virtually all of our capital market and financing operations, local and international. Mattos Filho was able to serve us, with a lot of technical quality, in all the areas necessary for the success of our operations.’

‘The capital market team is accessible, responding to us quickly and with quality. The team has knowledge in the topics discussed and proposes quick solutions.’

‘We appreciate the accessibility and depth of knowledge of the partner Frederico Ker Bullamah, who is always available and bringing us quick answers and various solutions in all topics that are the subject of discussions.’

‘Vanessa Fiusa, Henrique Antunes, Yasmin Tomaino and Vivian Hatushikano are certainly a great differential in the process. Henrique has a complete vision and manages to coordinate everyone, shareholders, others. Their team was incredible in their professionalism and attention to detail. Vanessa led the beginning of the project with a lot focus, pointing out our obstacles with her rich knowledge in this sector. Also Flavia Magliozzi, who was more than dedicated and with complete knowledge of the process.’

‘Technical qualification of partners and lawyers; Provides services quickly, without losing the quality of the work; Partnership of partners in structuring and discussing new transactions; Availability of partners and lawyers; Active participation in operations, supporting the client in negotiations and preparation of documents.’

‘The Mattos Filho litigation team is exceptional. The service is personalised. Lawyers are always very engaged with their clients’ cases.’

‘Frederico Bastos Martins and Flavio Pereira Lima are recommended.’

‘Every time I contacted the members of the office, I was extremely well attended. The technical capacity of lawyers, especially Dr. Ariane, is exceptional.’

‘Partnership, expertise in litigation, partner dealing directly with the client.‘

‘Dr. Ariane is an extremely committed lawyer, who seeks the best development and resolution of the problem. She is very technical and has extensive knowledge in the segment in which she operates.’

‘Technical knowledge, performance in the higher courts, knowledge of the clients’ work sector, agility and availability.’

‘A great differential of the office is the quality of the multidisciplinary team, which makes them the preferred office for projects of this nature.’

‘Maria Fernanda de Almeida Prado e Silva, Michelle Marques and Paulo Marcos Rodrigues Brancher are partners of great capacity and competence.‘

‘The Mattos Filho competition law team are a first choice for Brazilian merger control cases. They are excellent at guiding clients through complex cases, in particular at anticipating questions from the officials at CADE and making bespoke submissions and presentations that help achieve the desired outcome for the client.‘

‘Lauro Celidonio Gomes dos Reis Neto and Renata Fonseca Zuccolo Gianella stand out among their peers in Brazil. This is due to their ability to guide clients through complex merger cases, to assess with a high degree of accuracy the outcome of a case that the client may realistically expect and to then strategically work towards achieving this outcome.’

‘Renata Fonseca Zuccolo Giannella is a star. She manages to reduce the complexity of the themes and always has a pragmatic solution to the challenges that are presented.’

‘Ability to adapt and understand the client’s business processes. Elements: 1) Excellence of professionals in tax matters; 2) internal governance structure; business ethics.’

‘Mattos Filhos’ team have deep knowledge and experience in any corporate transactional matters, and are always quick and responsive.’

‘The firm has a very high-level team of lawyers, giving confidence that the issues will be dealt with in the best possible way.’

‘Without a doubt, the team is the most qualified we have ever worked with.’

‘Excellent customer orientation. I would highlight Fernando Amêndola, João Cavalcanti and Rafaella Boccia.’

‘Mattos has a very solid team of litigators, who have superb strategic thinking and long-term perspective on managing cases.’

‘Fernando Dantas is an exceptional litigator, who always provides practical, strategic and realistic advice on the management of cases.’

‘ Very good litigation team, with knowledgeable and very well prepared lawyers. Very hard working and committed, offering creative solutions to solve the client’s problems. Also a very good integration with other areas of the firm.’

‘It is recommended for the high technical quality of legal services provided by a multidisciplinary team, specialised in various legal disciplines, that works together to make the solution feasible for the Client.’

‘Partners Flávio Pereira Lima and Thiago Luis Santos Sombra are professionals who stand out for their technical competence, personal service and dedication to the Client’s cases.’

‘Mattos Filho has teams with technical excellence in all areas of law that we need. They are always available and respond with quality and speed.’

‘The firm has a high delivery capacity, making it possible to conduct several processes at the same time, favouring the unification of the handling of issues with few interlocutors, but accelerating the deliveries we need through the involvement of its teams. Fabiano Ricardo Luz de Brito has an enormous ability to argue and negotiate with lawyers on the other side.’

‘Availability, speed of response, technical and market knowledge. Fabiano Luz de Brito and Sofia Barbosa are great.’

‘One of the most experienced teams in the oil and gas market in Brazil. Vast experience not only in regulatory matters, but also in complex transactions in the sector. Giovani Loss and Felipe Feres are great.’

‘Level of professionalism of the team, sophistication of advice and knowledge of the local market. Lawyers work in all or almost all major financing operations in the country.’

‘Giovani Loss is a national reference for financing transactions in the energy sector.’

‘Mattos Filho stands out in two distinct areas: level of service and knowledge of the oil and gas industry. They offer an exceptional level of service and are always readily available when needed with top professionals for contributing to legal issues. They are the type of law firm that readily seeks to solve problems and reduce risks, not simply point out risks. They are one of the most knowledgeable law offices in Brazil for oil and gas and stay up to date continually with practical application of their knowledge and review of new laws or jurisprudence.’

‘Felipe Feres is very knowledgable and experienced in gas law and sales agreements. An excellent professional in the area who can contribute to upstream, midstream or downstream negotiations for gas. Giovani Loss is an excellent leader of the O&G team at Mattos Filho who has successfully built a high performing team. Not only is he a solid leader of the team, but when needed he is also not afraid to “put on his boots” and join in detailed reviews or negotiations to assist in resolving challenges. He stays well up to date with the most recent laws and cases.’

‘Excellent team, very capable and pragmatic, great negotiators, and commercially pragmatic.’

‘Very prepared firm. Quality teams and with availability to meet the demands.’

‘Mattos Filho’s insurance team is filled with competent professionals, specialized in the insurance market and dedicated exclusively to meet projects and demands of the area.’

‘Camila Calais is an exceptional attorney. She knows both the law and the market deeply. But maybe her best quality is that she always comes with creative solutions.’

‘Thomaz del Castillo Barroso Kastrup and Marcelo Mansur Hadad are fantastic lawyers, very responsive, and able to think outside the box, and consider the risk appetite of their client to ensure that the commercial objectives are achieved while securing appropriate legal protections.’

‘Thomaz Kastrup is competent, not only in the insurance industry, but has great knowledge of corporate and contractual legislation, as well as great expertise in negotiating complex contracts and M&A operations.’

‘Marcelo Mansur is one of the biggest names in insurance law and operates in complex operations in the sector.’

‘Cassio Amaral works with mastery in the regulation of claims and defends clients in complex demands in the judicial sphere involving claims and other issues. Exceptional in the administrative and judicial litigation of the insurance market.’

‘The involvement of the labour team with the leadership of the partner Vilma Kutomi in the business of its clients is a great differential. She always acts as a strategic partner achieving fantastic results!‘

‘Quick and easy-to-understand answers for executives who are not lawyers.’

‘Vilma Kutomi: Agility, High Degree of Knowledge, Experience and Creativity. Cleber Venditti and Ana Sammarco: Agility, High degree of Knowledge and Simplicity. Accessibility is also a factor that distinguishes it from competitors.’

‘Excellence in technical knowledge and vast experience in the matters consulted.’

‘Great knowledge of infrastructure contracts and highly qualified professionals, with commitment to the project / client and able to meet challenging deadlines.’

‘Excellent quality of services, availability of professionals, in-depth knowledge of the issues discussed, flexibility for negotiations. Alexandre Sales Cabral Arlota and Thiago Moreira Fernandes stand out.’

‘Mattos Filho has teams with technical excellence in all areas of law that we need. They are always available and respond with quality and speed.’

‘Mattos Filho’s Infrastructure and Projects team is highly qualified, with perhaps unbeatable expertise and experience in Brazil. The joint work of specialised niches allows for a performance above the average of other Infra & Projects teams in Brazil. The dedication and hands-on work of the partners is unique, with a personal involvement and very close to each case.’

‘Thiago Fernandes Moreira is one of the most relevant and recognised lawyers in contract issues related to project development and infrastructure in general. With a unique experience, he works in virtually all topics related to the development of high quality projects. It seems that he has already seen all the problems that may arise and knows how to address them in terms of negotiation and contract.’

‘Alexandre Arlota, the newest partner in the project development team, knows how to propose and build arguments in a lucid, coherent and firm manner. Alexandre is personally dedicated to each case, prepares efficient and robust clauses and is always available – not only as a lawyer, but basically as a project advisor.’

‘Mattos Filho’s team has demonstrated a full knowledge of the law and of the industry. We understand that only a firm with the size and quality of Mattos Filho would be capable to engage in so many negotiation fronts as it was required to. Thiago Moreira demonstrated a hands-on approach, and was available at all times to meet all the needs of the project.’

‘Extensive experience in debt financial operations to fund infrastructure projects. Reputation among peers.’

‘Rossana Fernandes and Janaína Vargas are recommended.’

‘The team comes up with innovative solutions looking at the business as a whole. In addition, the service is very close to the client and lawyers really seek to understand the business in order to propose solutions or adjustments. Team members demonstrate that they are following the events, trends and directions of the market, especially considering the issue of data protection.’

‘The firm fields a technical, prepared team that is skilled at dealing with complex and interdisciplinary issues in a unique way. Paulo Brancher has great knowledge of different areas of law that involve technology and data protection; he possesses great presence in meeting, bringing his points across in a clear and direct way.’

‘Readiness to assist us with opinions that bring security regarding LGPD. Paulo Marcos Rodrigues Brancher and Isabela Fernandes Pereira are recommended.’

‘Fast and quality service, with total focus on the client’s needs. Thiago Sombra stands out.’

‘Strong knowledge of data protection laws. The team led by Paulo Brancher is excellent. Fast and responsive service, they always make time to be available, often dealing with complex issues which they are able to handle at short notice.

‘Paulo Brancher is excellent with a sharp mind and an eye for detail. He provides sound legal advice and can be relied on.’

‘They are first-class service providers. They are very knowledgeable and extremely business driven. Thiago Sombra and Paulo Brancher are unique in the Brazilian market. Their skills are outstanding and they are always available to find a solution to any problem the client may have.’

‘Highly capable and technical team in their work and deliveries. Partners and associates are well prepared, understand the client’s business structure and needs.’

‘The firm meets our needs in various areas of law. Its professionals demonstrate great technical knowledge.’

‘Thiago Luis Sombra provides us with an excellent service, always within the deadline we ask for, and demonstrates deep knowledge of the topics.’

‘The team as a whole is extremely competent in the area of technology and digital law, with an excellent perception and great knowledge of our business. We consider this a differential, as firms must always seek to be aligned with the culture of the company they work for.’

‘Thiago Luís Santos Sombra is highly qualified, competent and knowledgeable. He answers all queries within the stipulated timeframe and has a huge availability, including outside business hours.’

‘Great knowledge of privacy issues in the financial services sector. Thiago Sombra is an exceptional lawyer, who is very hands-on and available.’

‘An office historically with good reputation and credibility in the market. I highlight a good-quality service both in knowledge and in attendance.’

‘Rogerio Taffarello and Marcela Venturini Diorio: I was very pleased with the work done and the success with the final result. I highlight the service and knowledge about the topic and about my specific case, bringing more security and tranquility for me to face the problem.’

‘Excellent and multidisciplinary team, professionals with experience in international cases. Rogerio Taffarello, Thiago Jabor, Renato Portella, Flávia Leardini, Marcel Ribas, Lauro Celidonio, Thiago Sombra, Kevin Altit, Lucas Ribeiro.’

‘Performance with well-prepared professionals, with technical quality and attentive to the client. I highlight Paula Indalecio.’

‘The firm obviously has an excellent understanding of the relevant law but also relevant expertise based on experience from being involved in relevant cases. They were able to provide excellent insights to me as an international lawyer about the likely impact of a Brazilian investigation on my client.’

‘Mattos Filho has been excellent to work with. I was impressed by the level of its insight into the likely impact of a Brazilian investigation for my international client.’

‘Complete office, fulfilling the whole range of needs. I’d highlight Rogerio Taffarello and Marcela Venturini Diorio.’

‘Reputation for seriousness and technical security. Possibility of competently dealing with different topics (full service). Moacyr Zilbovcius, Rogerio Fernando Taffarello, Marcelo Ricupero, Rodrigo Arthur Egual de Carvalho, Alex Hatanaka, Thiago Sombra.’

‘Excellent customer orientation.’

‘It’s a complete office in my opinion. Many very qualified lawyers are always available and cater to all areas.’

‘Mattos Filho’s team have deep knowledge and experience in any corporate transactional matters, and are always quick and responsive.’

‘Ana Paula Schincariol, Natalie Matos and Gabriela Lemos stand out for their expertise, wit and availability. They’ll always find a way to meet me even though they’re busy with their schedules.’

‘Gabriela Silva de Lemos and Luiz Antonio Monteiro Junior: always dedicated and capable of serving the company on high impact tax issues.’

‘This is a team with extreme technical knowledge, made up of the best Tax lawyers in the market. They are always at the forefront of discussions, bringing bold tax theories and good opportunities. They are risk-averse, so they complete the job safely.’

‘The Mattos Filho disputes team is first rate and can hold their own with top arbitration practitioners from around the world.’

‘Eduardo Damiao Gonçalves is a superstar at client service. Arthur Gonzalez Cronemberger Parente is a brilliant strategist who is never daunted by a difficult case.’

‘Mattos Filho has a deep bench of experienced arbitration lawyers but the stand out practitioner is Eduardo Damião. He is highly experienced as a tactician and strategist for clients and also in the role of arbitrator. He is very cosmopolitan in his ability to represent and counsel clients from all over the world. His tenacity, diligence and ability to think outside the box are second to none. Arthur Gonzalez Cronemberger Parente is also a very experienced and highly capable member of the team.’

‘Eduardo Damião is simply the best arbitration lawyer in Brazil. He has an unrivalled ability to represent clients in highly complex disputes and arbitrations and he has assembled a team that is totally dedicated to their clients. Arthur Gonzalez Cronemberger Parente is a rising star who is developing into an arbitration leader for the future.’

‘Impeccable quality of service, in-depth knowledge of all aspects of arbitration.’

‘The technical expertise of the team makes them stand out. Strong presence in the federal capital, guiding clients in their interactions with regulatory bodies.’

‘Adriano Drummond Trindade is great.’

‘Excellent relationship with clients, agility, technique and organisation. Lina Pimentel Garcia possesses excellent communication skills and provides clients with creative solutions. Rômulo Sampaio has excellent negotiation skills and great strategic thinking. He was instrumental in solving one of the company’s most complex cases.’

‘The firm has always been highly regarded in environmental matters and my experience with Lina Pimentel Garcia and her team has always been very positive. I’ve been working with Romulo Sampaio for a long time and every year his work gains quality. I trust his opinions and judgement.’

‘Excellent team, friendly, efficient and knowledgeable.’

 The Environment team, coordinated by Rômulo Sampaio, is made up of competent professionals who are easily accessible. Rômulo is extremely available and has an exceptional knowledge of environmental law. His expertise, both practical and academic, is extremely high.’

‘Antônio Reis is business oriented, and makes extremely important contributions to the cases, especially in the construction of legal strategies.’

‘Solid partnership in matters relating to remediation matters. Whenever requested, they answer quickly or make themselves available. Lina Pimentel Garcia stands out for her knowledge and engagement.’

‘It is the largest environmental team in the country with nationally and internationally recognised partners in this area. Antonio Reis, Romulo Sampaio and Lina Pimentel are diligent professionals, with innovative solutions and recognised performance in the academic field.’

‘Their care for our interests is second to none: cost-effective, accurate legal advice as soon as we need it. They pay attention to the different needs of our in-house business clients and ensure the team is able to develop good working relationships with them.’

‘Ana Candida Sammarco, Caroline Aguiar Malatesta and Jose Daniel Gatti Vergna are our main team. Ana is our relationship partner and took time to understand our needs very quickly, she ensures we have appropriate expertise on hand as soon as we need it. Caroline both project manages the work across the team but also provides astute commercial legal advice.’

‘Since the beginning of our partnership, it was clear that the team was very capable of answering our demands quickly and with high standards. We have deeply learned from them and support was given beyond the direct requests that we provided. Renata Rothbarth and Ana Sammarco always contributed in answering our demands. Both are very competent and professional colleagues, highly skilled in complex matters relevant to our field.’

‘Extremely competent team with great knowledge of the pharmaceutical segment. Flawless work. Availability and flexibility of schedules and meeting deadlines.’

‘Having a solid life sciences practice is of the essence for assisting clients fully engaged in this industry, becoming a partner of their business by providing up-to-date legal and practical advice with an innovative approach for complex transactions and day-to-day work. Working with a full-service firm that actually has a solid life sciences practice is a gold.’

‘Perfect balance between full knowledge of the industry and client needs, expedites work and support, with an innovative approach.‘

‘Team composed of professionals who combine consistent theoretical and practical knowledge. André Luiz Freire is great.’

‘Availability and in-depth knowledge of the Public Law segment. Thiago Luís Sombra is a great lawyer who knows a lot about the market.’

‘The team that assists us, led by André Luiz Freire, is committed to understanding our needs and finding the best way to answer our questions.’

‘Excellent and well trained professionals, with easy access to multidisciplinary practices.’

‘The firm is full service. I’ve been using Alex Hatanaka in litigation. Very attentive, diligent and prepared.’

‘Multipractice office, I believe that today it is recognised among the greatest in the country in this regard. Excellent and well-trained professionals, with easy access to multidisciplinary practices. Our most recent contact is with partner Frederico Kerr: he is very well prepared for the practice, always managing to assess the scenarios holistically and bringing up themes that could go unnoticed.’

‘Legal excellence; knowledge of the clients’ market/industry; technical capacity of lawyers; client-focused and commercial results.’

‘Fabio Ferreira Kujawski possesses a high degree of technical and regulatory knowledge of the telecoms and technology markets.’

‘The firm stands out for its pedigree and history, and the internal capabilities that address virtually every possible legal issue. The staff level contributes to its quality. As one of the oldest and most respected firms in Latin America, Mattos Filho continues to bring value, especially in the area of the aviation. There is no problem that cannot be solved by this team, whether in general, executive or commercial aviation.’

‘Adriana Simões is highly recommended, bringing competence and professionalism in any case involving general, executive or commercial aviation.’

‘The staff provide excellent service, technically suitable and updated. The service is diligent and within compatible deadlines, that is, lawyers have the sense of urgency necessary when demanded in this sense and meet the deadlines adjusted in the projects or subjects that require greater dedication and debate. The firm is organised so that the services contracted by the client have ease in transiting through interdisciplinary teams, providing a service that enables the analysis by the various areas of law and enriching the result delivered.’

‘Notable for its consistent high quality. Very experienced in international matters.’

‘I have been working with this team for over 5 years. In the complex cases we worked together, this team has always had the ability to extract from clients aspects that other client consultants did not have the ability to obtain.’

‘With a total focus on the client, it excels in innovation and the high degree of commitment to the solutions presented. Acting, whenever necessary, with multidisciplinary groups, able to generate solutions more appropriate to each specific demand. Team of employees of the highest level of training and professional experience and latest generation technology support.’

‘They are very internationally focused and accustomed to dealing with cross-border tax and estate planning issues. Alessandro Amadeu Da Fonseca stands out as particularly expert.’

‘Nicole Najjar Prado de Oliveira is a special highlight in a team of many other renowned lawyers. Today I consider Nicole the most competent Brazilian authority in the world of Wealth Services, to which I have dedicated many of the years of my long professional career. Nicole has extensive knowledge of Brazilian and international laws. She has great ability to develop and provide the best and most effective solutions for the most complex demands. She relates with incredible skill to all members of a family.’

‘Alessandro Fonseca and Nicole Najjar are excellent! Both always serve customers in a very professional and dedicated way!’