Utilising its multidisciplinary expertise, full-service powerhouse Mattos Filho is regularly seen ‘advising the wealthiest of global Brazilian families on their worldwide affairs’. Its expertise spans family governance, succession issues, estate planning, relocation and immigration planning. Alessandro Amadeu da Fonseca is a key contact in the practice and specialises in offshore fiduciary structures and assets held by international families. Also part of the core team, Nicole Najjar is skilled at handling matters pertaining to corporate governance, succession, estate planning, overseas relocations and international asset reorganisation. The latter is a core area of activity for Pedro Falcone, who has a keen focus on private investment companies, offshore funds and fiduciary structures.
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‘Mattos Filho's wealth management and successions area is a reference in the Brazilian market. Its professionals have in-depth knowledge of all matters that lead to an effective succession process. They meet, with excellence, the most complex demands of different client profiles. They are highly committed to costs and deadlines. They permanently seek professional improvement. They are highly creative and innovative.’
‘The team is led by Nicole Najjar. I consider Nicole a reference in the area. She is deeply knowledgeable about all the key variables of a succession process. She has vast legal knowledge of Brazilian and international laws, and a great ability to harmonise family interests that are not always aligned. Fully committed to costs and deadlines. Always proactive attitude. I also highlight Pedro Falcone, a highly qualified and differentiated professional.’
‘Fantastic full-service law firm. Combines the commercial approach of a full-service law firm with the sophisticated and rigorous expertise of a boutique specialised law firm.’
‘Best in class for Brazil - top quality in everything they do f0r private clients.’
‘Up-to-date and accessible team with excellent technical knowledge. They work to effectively resolve client demands, reconciling and mediating their interests so that they obtain the desired result.’
‘Alessandro Amadeu da Fonseca - excellent professional, very updated, conciliatory attitude. Works on the effective solution of demands, seeking the reasonableness of the relationships under discussion.’
‘True global players, advising the wealthiest of global Brazilian families on their worldwide affairs. Top of their game.’
‘They are commercially very astute, and aware of the bigger picture for clients - spotting issues and problem solving. Of particular excellence are Alessandro Amadeu da Fonseca and Pedro Falcone.’
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Leading associates
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Pedro Falcone
Other key lawyers
Alessandro Amadeu da Fonseca; Nicole Najjar; Pedro Falcone