The entertainment practice at Mattos Filho offers comprehensive advice on tax, contractual and regulatory matters, leveraging the firm's full-service structure to support clients with M&A, foreign investment and cultural tax incentives. The team is particularly active in advising video-on-demand (VoD) platforms on regulatory issues, and has significant experience in transactions and tax planning for media-related clients. Fabio Kujawski is a key figure in the practice, known for his expertise in betting, sports, e-sports and gaming, where he counsels clients on Brazil’s evolving legal framework; Lisa Worcman brings deep knowledge of tax issues specific to the media sector; Maíra Schweling Scala Pfaltzgraff advises on transactional and general legal matters; and Isabela Fernandes handles complex licensing and regulatory compliance issues.
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‘Excellent quality and strategic vision.’
‘Mattos Filho is a modern law firm that understands the needs of its clients and its role in advising clients on difficult and complex issues. The firm stands out due to its modern worldview, projected within a fairer corporate framework and also through visible efforts in the training and qualification of younger lawyers.’
Key clients
- Viagogo
- Formula E Operations
- Versus Brasil (Orenes Group)
- Boa Lion (MGM)
- Spotify Group
- Epidemic Sound
- XP Gestão de Recursos
- ByteDance Brasil Tecnologia (TikTok)
- Tidal Group
- HBO Latin América Media Services
- Bet365 Group
Work highlights
Advised Orenes Group on its application for authorisation to operate fixed-odds betting in Brazil, and on the draft of its local betting policies and internal documents.
Advised XP Gestão de Recursos on the strategic acquisition of a minority equity stake in Livemode Serviços Digitais (Livemode).
Assisted Formula E with conducting a comprehensive review of legislation and regulations applicable to the São Paulo E-Prix.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Maíra Schweling Scala Pfaltzgraff
Other key lawyers
Fabio Kujawski; Lisa Worcman; Maíra Schweling Scala Pfaltzgraff; Isabela Fernandes