Mattos Filho maintains a strong reputation in the dry shipping space, with its shipping and ports practice frequently engaged in transactional mandates for major domestic companies. The team’s comprehensive offering also covers the shipbuilding of superyachts for individual clients, as well as chartering, vessel registration, and emergency response services. A key figure in the practice, Nilton Mattos brings deep expertise in port operations, commercial contracts, and offshore services, particularly in the oil and gas and offshore wind sectors. He is supported by Duane Sarlo, who is highly experienced in handling administrative and judicial litigation involving major maritime incidents.
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Testimonials
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‘Cutting-edge firm, with multidisciplinary work, capable of delivering complex work quickly and efficiently.’
‘The entire team is very committed and responsive, up to date on maritime regulations. They are the team of choice for all maritime matters in the company, as they have a business vision and are used to dealing with foreign clients.’
‘The lawyers are extremely responsive and competent, a great team.’
‘Nilton Mattos is an outstanding professional. Always calm and wise, with an impressive knowledge of substantive and procedural law.’
‘Mattos Filho’s shipping team is comprised of young and talented associates led by a knowledgeable and experienced leader. They are always on call and ready to assist, regardless of the complexity of the matter. They are updated (and they keep their clients updated) on the legal developments relevant to Brazil’s shipping and offshore sectors. Also, they have a strong multi-disciplinary capability. They are an excellent choice for mandates requiring specialised maritime law knowledge with other practices (e.g., tax, environmental, litigation, finance). ’
‘Nilton Mattos understands the industry and the client’s needs. He can zoom in on the relevant details of the matter and zoom out on the big picture. Nilton’s pieces of advice and opinions are clear and straightforward. He has a remarkable ability to “translate” complex legal matters into simple and pragmatic terms. He is a problem-solver.’
Key clients
- Jandaia Geração de Energia S.A.
- China Oilfield Services
- Cosco Shipping Co. Ltda.
- International Commodities Trading Ltda.
- Log-In – Logística Intermodal
- Viking Supply Ships
- Hanwha Group
- CBO - Companhia Brasileira Offshore
- COFCO International Freight S.A.
- Singolare Corporate Group Inc.
- Ferreti S.p.A
- BW Energy Maromba do Brasil Ltda.
Work highlights
Advised on a $1.035bn refinancing for FPSO Anna Nery through senior secured notes by Yinson Boronia Production B.V.
Advised on a $1bn Petrobras and Constellation contract for ultra-deepwater drilling in the Roncador field.
Advised on the $1.112bn sale of Maersk Supply Service A/S to DOF Group ASA.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Duane Sarlo
Other key lawyers
Nilton Mattos; Luna Jaeger; Luiza Nabuco; Duane Sarlo