Mattos Filho is home to a highly specialised capital markets team that is regularly involved in Brazil’s largest offerings. The firm is especially strong on the underwriter side; its recent advice to a syndicate of Brazilian banks on the R$33.7bn Eletrobras IPO is testament to its standing in the market and reputation as a go-to destination for major equity listings. Debt work also features prominently on its workload, as does investment funds-related matters and regulatory issues concerning securities. The firm fields a strong selection of debt and equity specialists who are noted for their ‘quick responses’ and ’proactiveness’. Key debt partners include: Frederico Kerr Bullamah, ‘a lawyer with in-depth technical knowledge’ of financing and capital markets transactions; Bruno Tuca, who leads on the majority of DCM transactions for major Brazilian corporations; Marina Anselmo Schneider, who is especially active in the infrastructure sector; and Flavia Magliozzi. On the equity front, Caio Cossermelli has extensive experience in IPOs and follow-ons, Jean Marcel Arakawa is a reference for corporations, financial institutions and institutional investors seeking assistance in ECM matters, and Vanessa Fiusa handles both transactional, regulatory and corporate governance work. Recently promoted partner Henrique Antunes Ferreira is also developing a good reputation in the ECM space.
Testimonials
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‘Quick responses and proactiveness.’
‘Frederico Kerr Bullamah is recommended.’
- 'Mattos Filho delivers excellent quality work and the lawyers are very available and proactive in meeting and anticipating our demands. I have a lot of confidence in the services provided by the firm, with partner Frederico Bullamah as the focal point of our relationship.'
- 'Frederico Bullamah is a lawyer with in-depth technical knowledge and always works impeccably in our transactions. He is available and concerned about the quality of work. Frederico is familiar with and also works extensively in complex deals, involving the most diverse structures and situations. This combination of knowledge and performance is unique and makes him stand out in negotiations, proposing creative solutions.'
- 'Jean Marcel Arakawa advises us on equity transactions. He is extremely technical and has a lot of experience with this type of work and with matters related to public companies. He helped us access the capital market quickly and with plenty of legal certainty.'
Key clients
Banco BTG Pactual
Nubank – NU Pagamentos
Perfin Administração de Recursos
Ambipar Participações e Empreendimentos
Banco Itaú
Advent do Brasil Consultoria e Participações
IRB-Brasil Resseguros
EZ-TEC Técnica Engenharia e Construções
Interplayers Soluções Integradas
Cerradinho Bioenergia
Carlyle South America Buyout Fund (Delaware)
BRK Ambiental Participações
Pet Center Comércio
Eurofarma Laboratórios
Votorantim
Telefonica Brasil
Banco Morgan Stanley
União Química Farmacêutica Nacional
Banco Bradesco
Ambev
Smart Fit Escola de Ginástica e Dança
Banco Santander (Brasil)
Dasa – Diagnósticos da América
Pátria Investimentos
Work highlights
- Advised the Brazilian Syndicate, formed by twelve underwriters, on the primary and secondary R$33.7bn global public offering of 792.315.284 common shares issued by Centrais Elétricas Brasileiras (Eletrobras).
- Assisted BRK Ambiental Participações in its R$1.95bn public offering of simple debentures.
- Advised Itaúsa on the structuring of a R$3.5bn public debenture offering.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Bruno Tuca, Caio Cossermelli, Flavia Magliozzi, Frederico Kerr Bullamah, Jean Marcel Arakawa, Marina Anselmo Schneider, Vanessa Fiusa