Mattos Filho’s ‘highly qualified, multidisciplinary team’ is regularly turned to by domestic and international financial institutions, investment funds, project owners and contractors for assistance with the financing and development of large-scale projects. Praised for its ’specialised technical knowledge’, the team is well equipped to structure and negotiate construction agreements, investments in regulated sectors, as well as handle related litigation, public law and regulatory mandates across a range of segments, notably transport, energy, sanitation and healthcare. Key figures in the ‘technically excellent’ team include Thiago Moreira, a name too note for project development and construction contracts; Pablo Sorj, noted for his ’deep knowledge’ of the sector and expertise in project development and finance mandates; and project finance specialist Marina Anselmo and Bernardo Môcho, both recognised for their ‘creativity’ and ’deep technical expertise’. Alexandre Arlota left the practice in January 2025.
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‘The firm I trust the most. They are technically excellent and have mastery over the sanitation sector. They think outside the box and have creative solutions to make complex structures viable. Impeccable client service.’
‘The team has recognised analytical skills, legal logic and in-depth knowledge of topics related to projects and infrastructure. The firm stands out for its specialised technical knowledge and fast, high-quality service.’
'Mattos Filho stands out for its highly qualified, multidisciplinary team, capable of handling complex transactions with a deeply business-oriented approach. They combine strategic commercial insight with the essential legal solidity, ensuring effective and secure solutions. In addition, they are agile, organised, and efficient not only in legal matters but also in administrative aspects such as billing, demonstrating exceptional attention to details that also directly impact the client experience.'
'Mattos Filho is one of the best law firms with an infrastructure practice in Brazil. The team is highly competent, active in nearly all the sectors we cover in project finance, and is one of our most trusted partners.'
‘The personal touch of the team involved in the service also stands out when compared to others in the national legal market.'
‘Partner Bernardo Môcho is technically excellent, masters the issues of the sanitation sector, has a lot of experience in the business, thinks outside the box and is extremely careful and attentive. He is a deal-maker. Impeccable client service.'
Key clients
- Via Appia Concessões
- VINCI Highways
- Grupo EPR
- SABESP
- BVP / Gruen Biogás
- Via Quatro
- EPR Participações
- U.S. International Development Finance Corporation
- Global Infrastructure Partners
- CAF - Banco de Desenvolvimento da América Latina
- JICA - Japan International Cooperation Agency
- IDB Invest
Work highlights
Assisting Acelen, a Mubadala Capital energy company, with the project development and project finance for a new biorefinery in Bahia, Brazil.
Advised BNDES on structuring the financing of the Angra 3 nuclear power plant in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Acted as counsel on the issuance of Senior Secured Notes by Yinson Boronia Production B.V. to finance the FPSO Anna Nery vessel, deployed in the Marlim Oil Field in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Other key lawyers
Thiago Moreira; Pablo Sorj; Marina Anselmo; Bernardo Môcho; Natalia De Santis; Natália Mauad