Pedro Whitaker de Souza Dias
Brazil Guide 2024
Eminent Practitioners : Corporate/M&A
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About
Provided by Pedro Whitaker de Souza Dias
Practice Areas
Agribusiness Law; Corporate / M&A.
Career
Pedro Whitaker de Souza Dias has held the position of managing partner since April 2024, having been elected by the firm's partnership. As an expert in corporate law and M&A, Dias is involved in complex transactions, representing both Brazilian and international clients across the healthcare, agribusiness, and private equity sectors, among various others. He also advises publicly traded companies in regard to M&A transactions and regulatory matters.
With over 25 years at Mattos Filho – including 16 years as a partner – Dias has played a crucial institutional role at the firm since 2016, including as a member of the firm's executive committee and as head of the financial and strategic planning committees.
Pedro is a former president of the Brazilian Bar Association's (OAB) Agribusiness Committee, a role he held from 2013 to 2015. He was also an adjunct professor of Corporate Law at the Instituto de Ensino e Pesquisa (Insper).
Languages Spoken
English and Portuguese.
Education
Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo
Bachelor of Laws
University of Pennsylvania
Master of Laws
Chambers Review
Brazil: Transactional
Pedro Whitaker de Souza Dias is a lawyer widely recognised by sources in the market for assisting key clients from various sectors, such as healthcare and technology, to handle significant M&A transactions.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"He is an excellent lawyer. He heads the firm and is in close contact with us."
"He is an excellent lawyer. He heads the firm and is in close contact with us."