About

Provided by Mattos Filho

Mattos Filho is at the forefront of the legal and regulatory development of the Brazilian capital market, having participated in numerous innovative transactions and complex cases over three decades.


Our team specializes in advising on capital market fundraising transactions, consulting on securities market regulation, and administrative litigation related to capital markets.


Our main services


  • Preparation for accessing capital markets
  • Access to capital markets
  • Capital market compliance
  • Transactions involving registered issuers
  • Withdrawing from capital markets
  • Cross-border transactions
  • Administrative litigation
  • Dispute settlement


Chambers Review

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Capital Markets: Equity - Brazil
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Band 1
What the Team is Known For

Mattos Filho is a prestigious full-service firm with a stellar practice advising on all types of securities instruments. It remains a market leader for equity work, representing prestigious clients in IPOs and follow-on offerings. Its deep bench is regularly sought out by major national and international investment banks as well as corporate issuers. It also has a vibrant DCM practice, routinely advising on private placements, public offerings of promissory notes and debentures, as well as sustainability-linked bonds. Its expertise extends to complex securitisation transactions involving agribusiness and real estate receivables certificates.

Work Highlights

Provided by Mattos Filho
  • Mattos Filho assisted SALIC with a cross-border public primary offering of sharesworth BRL5.4 billions.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Jean Marcel Arakawa
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Jean Marcel Arakawa
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Band 1

Outstanding partnerJean Marcel Arakawais widely renowned for his capital markets expertise. He is noted for having a leading command during some of the most sophisticated deals in the market and he is also seasoned in cross-border mandates. His track record in equity transactions is much admired, and top companies have relied on his technical skills to prepare their inaugural listings in Brazil's stock exchange.

"Jean is an experienced lawyer who understands the market. He innovates in capital markets and is always one step ahead."

Vanessa Fiusa
2
Vanessa Fiusa
2
Band 2

Esteemed partnerVanessa Fiusais a popular choice as counsel for capital market deals. She has significant experience in providing advice on sophisticated IPOs and offerings of shares to top-tier market players.

"Vanessa is dynamic, intelligent, knows how to conduct critical demands and masters the subject."

"I highlight her technical knowledge, the attention given to the client, the promptness in the return, as well as the assertiveness and clarity in the answers and guidelines."

"Vanessa Fiusa is very attentive. She always responds quickly and that's great for due diligence in capital markets."

Bruno Mastriani Simões Tuca
3
Bruno Mastriani Simões Tuca
3
Band 3

Bruno Mastriani Simões Tuca has in-depth knowledge of debt transactions in the capital markets field. He is particularly noted for advising on debentures and agribusiness receivables.

"Bruno is an excellent and creative professional with strong legal knowledge."

"Bruno is an excellent work coordinator and an intelligent professional."

Caio Cossermelli
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Caio Cossermelli
4
Band 4

PartnerCaio Cossermellimaintains a varied and recognised practice with experience in IPOs, follow-ons and debenture issuances.

"I highlight Caio's partnership and proactivity. He was always present throughout the transaction."

Marina Anselmo Schneider
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Marina Anselmo Schneider
4
Band 4

PartnerMarina Anselmo Schneideris a seasoned professional advising clients on debt transactions.

Raphael Saraiva
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Raphael Saraiva
U
Up and Coming

Up-and-coming Raphael Saraiva joins the rankings after an active performance handling debt transactions concerning simple debentures, structuring of CRA and issuance of financial bills.

"Raphael has a vast knowledge of complex subjects."

"In addition to his very strong knowledge in the area, he is always available and understands the client's needs."

Ranked Lawyers at
Mattos Filho

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Brazil

Capital Markets: Debt

Bruno Mastriani Simões Tuca
3
Bruno Mastriani Simões Tuca
3
Band 3
Caio Cossermelli
4
Caio Cossermelli
4
Band 4
Marina Anselmo Schneider
4
Marina Anselmo Schneider
4
Band 4
Raphael Saraiva
U
Raphael Saraiva
U
Up and Coming
Capital Markets: Equity

Jean Marcel Arakawa
1
Jean Marcel Arakawa
1
Band 1
Vanessa Fiusa
2
Vanessa Fiusa
2
Band 2
Caio Cossermelli
4
Caio Cossermelli
4
Band 4