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Mattos Filho Offices

Mattos Filho
Al. Joaquim Eugênio de Lima, 447
São Paulo, SP, CEP 01403-001
Brazil
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Tomás Neiva

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Work Department

Corporate/M&A

Position

Partner

Career

Tomás advises companies across a diverse range of sectors throughout the various stages of their development, in corporate reorganizations, M&A and venture capital transactions.

He previously worked at one of Spain’s most renowned law firms, where he focused on cross-border transactions involving Brazil and other Latin American countries.

Tomás was part of the team of experts invited by the Brazilian Ministry of Economy to discuss proposals for the formulation of the Brazilian Legal Framework for Startups and, taking advantage of this experience, wrote an e-book titled Comentários ao Marco Legal das Startups (‘Comments on the Legal Framework for Startups’), published by Saraiva.

He teaches venture capital and startup law within XP Educação’s MBA in Exponential Management, and regularly speaks on the subject at public events.

Languages

Portuguese and English

Education

Bachelor of Laws – Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio);

Master in Business Law – Fundação Getúlio Vargas Foundation (FGV-SP);

Master in Business Law – Universidad de Alcalá de Henares, Spain.

Lawyer Rankings

Brazil > Venture capital

(Next Generation Partners)

Tomás Neiva – Mattos Filho

Rated for its ‘strong knowledge of the venture capital ecosystem‘, Mattos Filho established a standalone practice in May 2022 dedicated to providing assistance to investors, start-ups and entrepreneurs. Benefitting from the firm’s full-service structure and strength in complementary areas, the group is well placed to advise on a litany of matters, ranging from strategic partnerships and joint ventures to investment rounds, exit strategies, fund formation and corporate venture strategies. The highly regarded Tomás Neiva joined from NBFA in cooperation with Garrigues in 2021 to support the firm in the creation and development of the recently launched VC practice, given his solid background in this space and strong transactional capabilities. Marina Procknor has a wealth of experience in assisting asset managers, sovereign funds and institutional investors in the formation and capitalisation of investment funds and related transactions, including venture capital. Camilla Martes, who is praised for her ‘excellent negotiation skills‘, focuses on tech-related M&A, deals involving VC-backed companies and investment rounds.

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