The corporate and M&A team at Mattos Filho remains a leader in the Brazilian market due to its cross-border capabilities and experience leading on complex, high-value, and high-profile transactions across a wide variety of regulated sectors, such as healthcare, gambling, and energy. With expertise in the full spectrum of corporate and M&A matters, the department has amassed an impressive client roster comprised of private equity funds, financial institutions, listed companies and privately held businesses. Noted for his breadth of practice, João Ricardo de Azevedo Ribeiro is regularly sought after by clients to assist with M&A, restructurings, and joint ventures, while Marcelo Sampaio Góes Ricupero specialises in private equity investments and distressed asset acquisitions. Moacir Zilbovicius is a key contact for public M&A, while Pedro Whitaker De Souza Dias is a name to note for regulatory and compliance matters. Victor Gelli stands out for his focus on energy M&A.
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Testimonials
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‘Victor Gelli has strong negotiation skills and a good understanding of the client's needs.’
‘Mattos Filho acts as a one-stop shop for solutions for its clients with complete command of the different interfaces, ensuring consultancy that anticipates discussions.’
‘Mattos Filho is a multidisciplinary firm with highly integrated teams, capable of working together to find the best solution for the client.’
‘The lawyers (including the partners) are always very available and willing to deliver what the client needs. They understand the need, suggest alternatives, and are there for the client at every stage of the process to deliver the service. The service is excellent!’
‘They all stand out for very similar characteristics that go far beyond technical knowledge, such as partnership, dedication, and availability.’
‘The technical quality of the partners, availability, involvement in resolving complex issues, and willingness to serve the client. They are involved in many transactions, which brings greater knowledge of complex demands, but they always serve the client in a personalised and unique way.’
Key clients
- Cosan S.A.
- Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional S.A.
- Raia Drogasil S.A.
- Banco Bradesco
- Vinci Partners
- Goldman Sachs
- Equatorial Energia S.A.
- Pátria Investimentos
- Rumo S.A.
- Warburg Pincus
- XP Private Equity
- Advent International
Work highlights
Advised Brava Energia S.A. on the business combination with Enauta Participações S.A.
Advised Prosus N.V. on the acquisition of Despegar.com, Corp.
Advised Equatorial Energia S.A. on the privatisation of SABESP.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
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Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Other key lawyers
João Ricardo de Azevedo Ribeiro; Daniel Calhman de Miranda; Marcelo Sampaio Góes Ricupero; Moacir Zilbovicius; Pedro Whitaker de Souza Dias; Rodrigo Figueiredo Nascimento; Victor Gelli; Maria Fernanda de A. Prado e Silva; Claudio Oksenberg