Mattos Filho, Veiga Filho, Marrey Jr e Quiroga Advogados

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Mattos Filho is one of the leading law firms in Brazil, recognised for the high quality service provided in a wide variety of practices. Organised under the concept of ‘one firm’, in which all the practices work in a coordinated manner aiming to achieve the best output for its clients, Mattos Filho assists Brazilian and international companies, financial institutions, institutional investors, governmental bodies and multilateral agencies in complex transactional, consultancy and litigation matters.

Main areas of practice

Antitrust: Mattos Filho represents its clients in relation to the antitrust authorities in the clearing of M&A and joint venture transactions as well as in investigations associated with the formation of cartels and other restrictive practices.

Arbitration/litigation: The work of this practice includes representation of Brazilian and international clients in litigation in Brazilian courts as well as in arbitrations conducted in the main international and domestic chambers, including cross-border disputes.

Corporate: Mattos Filho provides assistance to its clients in connection with the acquisition and sale of companies. Such transactions are structured in a variety of different formats, targeting private companies, listed companies and regulated entities. The corporate practice also handles work related to the formation of companies and corporate restructurings.

Banking, finance & investment funds: The firm represents clients in all banking and finance-related issues. This work includes issuance of debt securities in the Brazilian and international markets, syndicated loans, structured finance, securitisations, regulatory advice, derivatives and the formation of investment funds.

Capital markets: Mattos Filho represents clients in capital markets transactions, including IPOs, follow-ons and depositary receipts transactions. The firm also represents clients in tender offers for the acquisition of shares of listed companies and assists such clients in consultancy work regarding securities regulation.

Environmental: The firm assists its clients in connection with environmental regulations in Brazil, including matters related to brownfields, climate change, waste and energy, also being very active in environmental litigation.

Family & successions: The firm assists clients in every aspect of family and successions law, including succession planning for wealthy families.

Real estate: Mattos Filho has a real estate practice that deals with the acquisition and sale of real estate property for Brazilian and international clients and participates in structured transactions, such as the formation of real estate investment funds and the issuance of mortgage backed securities.

Labour: The work of this practice includes labour litigation and consultancy in respect of labour laws and compensation arrangements.

Infrastructure: Mattos Filho has a proven track record on structuring, financing and developing infrastructure projects in Brazil with emphasis on industry sector experience including power, oil and gas, mining, transportation, communications, water, ports and airports.

Insurance, reinsurance & pension: Mattos Filho represents its clients in relation to insurance and reinsurance activities in Brazil. It also assists clients in insurance claims and in consultancy associated with insurance and reinsurance regulation.

Third sector, social and cultural responsibility: Mattos Filho represents non-profitable organisations and other clients in relation to their not-for-profit activities.

Restructuring & insolvency: Mattos Filho represents its clients in debt restructurings as well as in judicial restructuring procedures .The firm assists clients in structuring business solutions for companies in distressed situations, working closely with other practices.

Tax: The work of this practice includes tax litigation in court and administrative proceedings in relation to the respective tax authorities. Tax consultancy is also part of this practice, with Mattos Filho assisting clients in tax planning for M&A and financial transactions, as well as consultancy for clients regarding federal, state and municipal taxation. Cross-border tax analysis, transfer pricing and international tax treaties are also a core focus of Mattos Filho’s tax practice.

Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish.

Clients: Mattos Filho represents a wide spectrum of Brazilian and international clients, including financial institutions, listed companies, private companies, industries, governmental agencies, investment funds, pension funds, insurance/reinsurance companies and non-profitable organisations.

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