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. Fabio Peixoto Perez joined from Lefosse Advogados in January 2026.
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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.'
Key clients
- Google Brasil Internet Ltda.
- Itaú BBA Assessoria Financeira 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.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Fabio Peixoto Perez
Other key lawyers
Frederico Kerr Bullamah; Larissa Arruy; Pablo Sorj; Bruno Tuca; Paulo Brancher; Luis Guilherme Vergueiro da Silva