Mattos Filho’s banking and finance team handles the full spectrum of transactional and regulatory matters and is regularly sought out by major local and international banks and financial services providers. On the transactional side, the team is highly experienced in corporate finance, structured finance, syndicated loans, acquisition finance, asset-backed facilities, and project finance, acting for both lenders and borrowers. Frederico Kerr Bullamah is particularly prominent in the team’s most complex cross-border deals, involving multiple parties and intricate lending and collateral structures. On the regulatory front, the team is a key adviser to banks, payment institutions, fintech companies, cryptocurrency exchanges, and betting agencies, assisting with administrative litigation, product and business structuring, and regulatory compliance. Larissa Arruy leads on this type of work, while Pablo Sorj is recognised for his expertise in project finance.
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Testimonials
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‘In addition to technical excellence, the team is very responsive and has a lot of experience in the field.'
‘Partners Paulo Brancher and Larissa Arruy get involved to the extent that makes sense, agreed with the client.'
- 'The Mattos Filho team is very accessible and finds excellent solutions to complex problems.'
- 'I would like to highlight Frederico Bullamah and Luis Guilherme da Silva. I would like to highlight Frederico's work as someone who is very accessible and objective and who finds excellent solutions for businesses. I would also like to highlight Luis Guilherme as a great supporter of the business who is very customer-oriented and quick to respond.'
- 'Technical expertise that fully meets client demands.'
Key clients
- Google Brasil Internet Ltda.
- Itaú BBA Assessoria Financeira S.A.
- Banco Citibank S.A.
- Banco Bradesco BBI S.A.
- Banco BTG Pactual S.A.
- Banco Santander (Brasil) S.A.
- XP Investimentos Corretora de Câmbio Títulos e Valores Mobiliários
- ABC Brasil Distribuidora de Títulos e Valores Mobiliários S.A.
- Banco Bradesco BBI S.A.
- UBS Brasil Corretora de Câmbio, Títulos e Valores Mobiliarios S.A.
- Citigroup Global Markets Brasil, CCTVM S/A
Work highlights
Assisted the ad hoc group of holders of Azul’s 11.930% senior secured first out notes due 2028; Azul’s 11.500% senior secured second out notes due 2029; Azul’s 10.875% senior secured second out notes due 2030; and Azul’s convertible debentures (jointly, the “Ad Hoc Group”) in Azul’s restructuring.
Acted as counsel to the initial purchasers and the collateral agent in relation to the the issuance of 8.947% Senior Secured Notes, governed by NY law, due 2042 by Yinson Boronia Production B.V.(Netherlands), an entity indirectly owned by two leading and strategic sponsors, Yinson Production (Malaysia) and Sumitomo (Japan), in the total amount of $1.035bn, which were listed in the London Stock Exchange.
Advised CCEE on the anticipation of the Energy Development Account – CDE (Conta de Desenvolvimento Energético) receivables to be paid by Centrais Elétricas Brasileiras S.A. – Eletrobras in the years 2025 (full), 2026 (full) and 2027 (partial and limited to the amount necessary for the due early settlements), in the total amount of $1.2bn.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Other key lawyers
Frederico Kerr Bullamah; Larissa Arruy; Pablo Sorj; Bruno Tuca; Paulo Brancher; Luis Guilherme Vergueiro da Silva