Noted for its 'specialised technical knowledge and fast, quality service', Mattos Filho possesses a strong presence in the Brazilian arbitration market, advising clients across the gamut of regulated sectors in diverse and sophisticated mandates. Well-versed in both domestic and cross-border proceedings, the group is adept at handling public, regulatory, corporate, construction, and energy disputes, standing out for its strong track record in post-M&A and shareholder conflicts. Eduardo Damião Gonçalves is the key port of call for construction and infrastructure disputes, particularly those involving public concessions. Flávio Spaccaquerche Barbosa is routinely engaged by clients for his expertise in infrastructure and energy-related cases, while Arthur Gonzalez Cronenberger Parente excels in corporate and shareholder disputes.  André Chateaubriand Martins is the name to note for mandates involving financial and restructuring disputes.  Other individuals include Maria Abreu De Moura Guido, who regularly acts for financial institutions, and João Vicente Pereira de Assis frequently advises on corporate and M&A disputes.
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Work Department
Litigation & Arbitration/Contracts & Project Development
Position

Partner

Career

Eduardo represents clients in domestic and international arbitration matters related to mergers and acquisitions, corporate disputes, infrastructure, and particularly in conflicts arising from construction agreements and public concessions. He also represents clients in complex litigation in the areas of environmental law, information technology, infrastructure, and arbitration-related disputes.

Languages
Portuguese, English, French, Spanish and Italian
Memberships
Eduardo was a vice president of the International Chamber of Commerce’s (ICC) International Court of Arbitration from 2018 through 2024, and has been a member of the International Council for International Arbitration’s (ICCA) governing body since 2022. He was a founder and former president of the Brazilian Arbitration Committee, and remains a board member. Eduardo was also a founder and a vice president of the Latin American Arbitration Association (ALARB) and a vice president of the International Bar Association’s (IBA) Arbitration Committee.
Education

Bachelor of Laws – Universidade de São Paulo (USP);

Master of Laws in Private International Law and International Commerce with a specialization in Arbitration – Université de Paris II, France;

Ph.D. in Law – Universidade de São Paulo (USP).

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The firm has extensive experience and multidisciplinary work.’

  • ‘The firm stands out for its specialised technical knowledge and fast, quality service.’

Key clients

  • Unigel Participações S.A.
  • 3R Petroleum Offshore S.A.

Work highlights

Represented the local investment vehicle for one of the largest pulp and paper conglomerates in the word in the largest corporate dispute in Brazil.