Mattos Filho is a ‘trusted partner’ to investment funds and private equity firms seeking advice on high-value transactions and financing matters involving commercial, industrial, logistics and residential real estate portfolios. The team draws on its ’extensive market knowledge and high technical quality’ to advise on purchase and sale transactions, M&A, leases, joint ventures and divestitures. The ‘dedicated’ practice also collaborates with the litigation and arbitration teams in disputes related to real estate assets. Rossana Duarte is highly regarded for her ’technical knowledge and commercial skills, especially for real estate M&A transactions’. Mariana Cobra advises on urban and rural property transactions, with notable activity in the data centre space, while Janaína Vargas handles a broad range of agribusiness and forestry transactions. All are based in São Paulo.
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‘The real estate team has provided exemplary support. They consistently demonstrate excellent expertise across a range of issues, from purchase and sale agreements to complex build-to-suit negotiations. Their in-depth knowledge of local requirements and proactive approach adds significant value to the client’s operations, positioning them as a trusted partner.’
‘The team led by Mariana Cobra demonstrated excellent cultural alignment, establishing remarkable synergy with our business. This integration resulted in more fluid and efficient communication, optimising processes and strengthening the partnership. The team's ability to understand and adapt to our organisational dynamics has been fundamental to the success of joint operations.’
Key clients
- Brookfield
- Hines
Work highlights
Advised SYN Prop e Tech S.A. on the negotiation of a divestment movement for sale to XP Malls FII of interests in a portfolio of six shopping malls in the region of São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Goiás.
Lawyers
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Other key lawyers
Rossana Duarte; Mariana Cobra; Janaína Vargas; Marcela da Fonte Freire