Capital markets

Mattos Filho

Highlighted for its ‘profound understanding of both local and international financial markets’, Mattos Filho has the ‘ability to provide strategic and innovative legal counsel across a range of capital markets transactions, including public offerings, bond issuances, and financial restructuring deals’. On the equity front, the team has an unparalleled position in the market for its historical involvement in large public equity offerings made by Brazilian companies; despite the recent IPO drought, the firm has remained busy advising issuers, underwriters, selling shareholders and anchor offerings in follow-ons. The group also fields a deep DCM bench, which gained particular prominence as the market collectively turned its attention to debt and securitisation offerings at the end of 2022. Focused on public offerings and private placements of shares, debt and hybrid securities, Jean Marcel Arakawa is a reference for domestic and international corporations, financial institutions and investors. ECM specialist Vanessa Fiusa assists public listed companies with regulatory and corporate governance issues, while Bruno Tuca is noted for his issuer and underwriter-side work in the DCM space. Caio Cossermelli and Henrique Ferreira Antunes have advised on numerous IPOs and follow-ons; Raphael Saraiva is the name to note for securitisation transactions involving agribusiness receivables.

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Testimonials

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‘State-of-the-art firm that delivers contracted services above expectations. The members of the firm have renowned legal knowledge and expertise in capital markets. Agility, capacity and quality superior to other renowned firms in the sector.'
‘The capital markets team at Mattos Filho stands out for its depth of knowledge, experience, and commitment to excellence. Potential clients would want to know about the team's strengths and key capabilities, which include their ability to provide strategic and innovative legal counsel across a range of capital markets transactions, including public offerings, bond issuances, and financial restructuring deals. '
'Compared to other firms, Mattos Filho excels in its client-centric approach and the exceptional quality of its work. The team possesses a profound understanding of both local and international financial markets, enabling us to offer valuable insights and tailor-made solutions for our clients.'
‘Caio Cossermelli's adeptness in delivering precise and strategic legal counsel has been pivotal in steering through the intricate challenges of our industry, ensuring seamless regulatory compliance, and enhancing our operations within the capital markets. Their proactive stance, intertwined with a profound comprehension of legal intricacies and the business landscape, has served as a cornerstone of our achievements. Without question, Caio exemplifies exceptional talent and is unequivocally deserving of acknowledgment among the foremost professionals in their field.’
‘Quality service, focusing on educating best practices in any process in which they are involved. Mattos Filho's professionals create bonds of partnership with clients.'
‘Henrique Ferreira Antunes: service, quality professional, unique. In addition to having excellent client service, Henrique has exceptional leadership and performs multiple functions, always adding value. We have confidence in Henrique Antunes that problems will be resolved quickly and ethically. Far above other professionals from other firms.'
‘The Firm has an exceptional level of performance and knowledge. The service is differentiated and provides prompt feedback to clients.'

Key clients

Banco BTG Pactual S.A.
Ambipar Participações e Empreendimentos S.A.
CM Hospitalar S.A.
FS Agrícola S.A.
Banco Itaú BBA S.A.
Advent do Brasil Consultoria e Participações Ltda
IRB-Brasil Resseguros S.A.
EZ-TEC Técnica Engenharia e Construções Ltda
Interplayers Soluções Integradas S.A.
Cerradinho Bioenergia S.A.
BRK Ambiental Participações S.A.
Pet Center Comércio S.A.
Eurofarma Laboratórios S.A.
Telefonica Brasil S.A.
Banco Morgan Stanley S.A.
União Química Farmacêutica Nacional S.A.
Banco Bradesco S.A.
Ultrapar S.A.
Empreendimentos Pague Menos S.A.
Smart Fit Escola de Ginástica e Dança S.A.
Banco Santander (Brasil) S.A.
Dasa – Diagnósticos da América S.A.
Pátria Investimentos Ltda.
Hapvida Participações e Investimentos S.A.
Simpar S.A. (and other group companies, such as Vamos)
Oncoclínicas do Brasil Serviços Médicos S.A.
Aegea Saneamento e Participações S.A.
Klabin S.A.

Work highlights

Acted as Brazilian counsel to Águas do Rio 1 SPE S.A. and Águas do Rio 4 SPE S.A., as well as the shareholders of the borrowerÁguas do Rio Investimentos S.A. and Aegea Saneamento e Participações S.A. in the raising of R$5.5bn worth of debentures in the largest ever offering of infrastructure debentures in Brazil.
Acted as deal counsel, advising EDP Energias de Portugal S. A. as the offeror, including its vehicle used for the offer (EDP International Investments and Services, S.L.), as well as Banco BTG Pactual S.A., in the tender offer for the acquisition of up to all outstanding common shares issued by EDP - Energias do Brasil S.A. except for those held, directly and indirectly, by EDP - Energias de Portugal, S.A. and for those currently held in treasury.
Advised the SALIC, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Saudi Public Investment Fund, on the structuring, from the outset, of its investment in BRF.