Acclaimed for its ‘excellent level of knowledge and seniority of its lawyers’, Mattos Filho‘s litigation practice is at the forefront of the most high-profile corporate and commercial disputes in the country. Owing to its full-service structure, the team is adept at providing a broad spectrum of legal services pertaining to dispute resolution, including advice on contractual, shareholder, administrative, regulatory, environmental and public law-related claims. The team is active in several industries but demonstrates notable strength in the financial, energy and technology sectors, representing high-profile domestic and international clients. The team features a number of highly experienced disputes practitioners, including Alex Hatanaka and André Chateaubriand Martins, regarded as specialists in domestic and cross-border proceedings, including cases before the superior courts, and insolvency-related litigation. Arthur Gonzalez Cronenberger Parente is a name to note for corporate, commercial and shareholder disputes. Eduardo Damião Gonçalves is skilled in judicial and arbitral proceedings, while Fabio Teixeira Ozi is noted for his experience in contentious matters in the automotive and agribusiness sectors, and Fernando Dantas M. Neustein shines in the pharmaceutical, technology, food and beverage industries. Marici Giannico, who is based in Brasilia, focuses on administrative and regulatory disputes, as well as appellate litigation. Isabela Siqueira is proficient in class actions, while Thais Arza Monteiro excels in IP and insurance disputes. Marina da Cunha Ruggero Lopez is active in a variety of contentious matters. Flávio Pereira Lima is no longer at the firm.
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‘Reputable and serious, they work efficiently and seriously. They are dedicated to presenting the best options to the client, diligently, effectively and cordially. They're always up to date.’
‘Excellence, reliability, agility in return, ethics, systemic vision and above all, experience, are the basic pillars that define Mattos Filho.'
‘Mattos Filho stands out for the excellent level of knowledge and seniority of its lawyers and partners.'
‘Superb team that handles sophisticated, cross-border matters and is used to being involved in most of the high-profile litigation cases in the country.’
‘Three litigators stand out. Arthur Gonzalez Cronenberger Parente is fantastic and probably the best litigator in Brazil for corporate disputes. He is brilliant, responsive and a true team player. Fernando Dantas M. Neustein and André Chateaubriand are also excellent litigators. I have worked with all of them and would highly recommend their work.’
‘Ricardo Junqueira de Andrade is a brilliant lawyer who, in addition to legal expertise, has great commercial skills to seek the most effective results for our issues.’
‘Outstanding collaboration among partners, and tremendous knowledge and experience in disputes both in Brazil and internationally, particularly the US. Absolute top tier attorneys. The best firm in Brazil.’
‘Arthur Gonzalez Cronenberger Parente is a skilled litigator. He has a calm perspective and a searing intellect. He ranks at the top of the list of Brazilian litigators with whom I have worked. Excellent in arbitration.’
Key clients
- Google Internet Brasil Ltda. (Google)
- Philip Morris Brasil Indústria e Comércio Ltda. and Philip Morris Brasil S.A.
- WhatsApp LLC
- BHP Billiton
- C.A. de Oliveira Andrade Comércio, Importação e Exportação Ltda., CAOA Montadora de Veículos Ltda., CAOA Patrimonial Ltda., Hyundai CAOA do Brasil Ltda., CAOA Family Participações S.A., CAOA International Limited, CAOA International Corporation (CAOA Group).
- Supervia Concessionária de Transporte Ferroviário S.A.
- Armando Jorge Peralta, Vera Regina Peralta Miranda de Carvalho, Rosana Helena Peralta, Armando Jorge Peralta Jr. and Carlos Alberto Peralta
- Algar Soluções em TIC S.A. (Algar Telecom)
- Banco BMG S.A.
- SMC Automação do Brasil Ltda.
Work highlights
- Represented BHP Billiton in several strategic cases related to the collapse of the Fundão mine tailings dam in Mariana, operated by Samarco, a joint venture between BHP and Vale S.A.
- Advises CA Investments (Brazil) S.A. on its ongoing judicial dispute with J&F for the control of Eldorado.
- Represented Philip Morris Brasil in a large-scale case filed by the Federal Government seeking reimbursement of healthcare costs associated with tobacco-related diseases against the major tobacco companies in Brazil.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Other key lawyers
Alex Hatanaka; André Chateaubriand Martins; Arthur Gonzalez Cronenberger Parente; Eduardo Damião Gonçalves; Fabio Teixeira Ozi; Fernando Dantas M. Neustein; Maricí Giannico; Ricardo Junqueira de Andrade; Isabela Siqueira; João Vicente Pereira de Assis; Nicole Moreira; Thais Arza Monteiro; Marina da Cunha Ruggero Lopez