A market-leading force in projects and infrastructure, Mattos Filho’s contracts and project development practice advises sponsors, banks, investment funds, owners and contractors on complex domestic and cross-border financings and project execution. The team is known for its handling of sophisticated project finance, development and infrastructure contracts across major sectors. Pablo Sorj is a standout in project finance, while Thiago Moreira focuses on construction and infrastructure agreements. Natália Carvalho Mauad advises on multifaceted project development, with Natalia De Santis and Antonio Oliveira strengthening the financing and debt offering.
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Testimonials
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- Thiago Fernandes Moreira stands out, and I recommend him because he is determined and tackles critical issues while maintaining a position to defend our interests. He does not back down and is always building alternatives to enable our interests.
- They have extensive experience in complex contracts and bring a very experienced team.
- Team synergy. Technical excellence and agility. Market awareness. Availability of partners and associates.
- Natalia de Santis, the lead partner who advised us, was always very vocal during negotiations, very active and participatory in meetings with the bank, bringing a lot of experience with other operations in other sectors to seek to build a joint solution. Yasmin Tayar main focal point of the operation, always available with a lot of technical knowledge, precise analyses and full knowledge of all the operation's documents.
- The Mattos Filho team stands out for its deep regulatory knowledge and strategic ability to anticipate risks in critical sectors. Its work is not limited to traditional legal consulting; it functions as a strategic partner that understands market dynamics, allowing clients to navigate challenging institutional environments with confidence. The main differentiator was the ability to connect all the contracts within the project ecosystem and the different packages – the team created a robust package of clauses ensuring that responsibilities were properly aligned.
- Thiago Moreira - partner in the area, extremely well-prepared, professional, attentive and knowledgeable about the specifics of the project he is working on, and extremely careful in reviewing documents. He possesses extensive market knowledge and interdisciplinary skills in project work.
Key clients
- Arauco Celulose do Brasil S.A.
- Brava Energia
- 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
Work highlights
Assisted Arauco in the drafting and negotiation of a Rail Transportation Agreement and related contracts for a single-phase pulp mill, currently under construction in Inocência, Mato Grosso do Sul.
Assisting Acelen in drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts for the implementation of a new biorefinery for the production of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Other key lawyers
Pablo Sorj; Thiago Moreira; Natália Carvalho Mauad; Natalia De Santis; Antonio Oliveira