Mr Alex Hatanaka > Mattos Filho > Sao Paulo, Brazil > Lawyer Profile

Primarily based in São Paulo, Mattos Filho fields a ‘leading litigation team in Brazil’, which receives particular praise for its strength in high-profile corporate and shareholder disputes. Some of the most prominent domestic and foreign companies seek the department’s representation in high-stakes litigation involving environmental, antitrust, public and administrative law and regulatory issues. A key contributor to the firm’s pro bono practice, the team continues to act for several clients in immigration, minority rights and Covid-19-related litigation. The well regarded Eduardo Damião Gonçalves, whose expertise covers litigation and arbitration, is well versed in domestic and cross-border cases. With over 30 years’ experience in dispute resolution, Flavio Pereira Lima is noted for the resolution of conflicts in the banking, telecoms, insurance and energy spaces. Bankruptcy-related disputes, as well as contentious matters involving clients from the financial sector, are among Alex Hatanaka‘s core areas of activity, while Fabio Teixeira Ozi stands out for his understanding of the agribusiness and automotive industries. Clients rate Arthur Gonzalez Cronenberger Parente‘s capabilities in shareholder, corporate and post-M&A disputes. Based in Rio de Janeiro, André Chateaubriand Martins is singled out for his experience before the Superior Court of Justice, while Marici Giannico in Brasília takes the lead in appellate litigation before the Supreme Court. Nicole Moreira De Barros Reis, who focuses on public law and technology-related matters; Thais Arza Monteiro, a name to note for insurance and IP disputes; and Isabela Siqueira, who is recommended for class actions, are other key contacts in São Paulo. Siqueira, João Vicente Pereira de Assis and Stefano Motta were welcomed to the partnership in April 2022. Marina da Cunha Ruggero Lopez stands out at the associate level.

Mattos Filho has a ‘very proactive’ and ‘strong multidisciplinary team’ that is praised for its ‘excellent technical quality and work capacity’. Clients, including major creditors and investors, acknowledge the team’s ‘knowledge and experience in multijurisdictional and complex transactions‘. Working in close collaboration with the firm’s finance, capital markets, corporate, disputes, tax and white-collar crime specialists, the group offers a multifaceted service in the restructuring and insolvency field, which covers both litigation and non-contentious mandates. Banking partner Frederico Kerr Bullamah has significant experience in debt restructurings, while corporate law expert Marcelo Ricupero is skilled in deals involving distressed assets. Disputes partners André Chateaubriand and Alex Hatanaka are also very active in this space. Stefano Motta is another name to note for bankruptcy matters, in and out-of-court reorganisations, and credit recovery. Associate Giovanna Campedelli Macedo is entirely dedicated to restructuring and insolvency matters.