Marcel Ribas
Mattos FilhoUnderpinned by its full-service structure, Mattos Filho is described as a ‘law firm of the highest competence’. Its compliance and corporate ethics practice is sought after for its crisis management, corporate governance and investigations-related expertise. Leniency negotiations, government enforcement actions and anti-corruption due diligence for M&A and capital markets transactions are other areas of focus for the practice. Renato Portella‘s broad practice encompasses administrative inquiries, disciplinary procedures and the negotiation of leniency agreements. The 'highly responsive and personable' Marcel Ribas is highlighted for his capabilities handling internal investigations related to corruption, money laundering, and corporate fraud. Thiago Jabor Pinheiro is a key name to note for his expertise in internal investigations, enforcement actions and corporate crisis management. Kevin Altit is sought after by large corporates for his experience in compliance, corporate policy and strategy advisory work.
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Testimonials
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- 'Mattos Filho is a law firm of the highest competence, with knowledge of the legal practice and a focus on the best interests of the client. The lawyers keep the client updated and informed of their demands, in close contact and accessible to the client.'
- 'In the area of compliance, I highlight the lawyers who I notice have great expertise in the subject: partner Thiago Luís Sombra and lawyer Lucas Guimarães Ribeiro.'
- 'They are excellent in cross-border matters. We have retained them for matters coming out of U.S. and Europe that implicate Brazil. Their knowledge of Brazilian white-collar matters is incredibly deep, as is their knowledge of matters outside of Brazil and how to operate in legal markets around the world.'
- 'Marcel Ribas - excellent lawyer; his knowledge of compliance and white-collar crime matters in Brazil is unmatched; and he is highly responsive and personable. We have recommended him to clients with matters involving Brazil and they have been very happy with his service.'
Key clients
- Hypera Pharma
- Braskem
- J. Malucelli
- Positivo
- BR Malls
- Crédit Agricole
- LVMH Fashion Group
- Amazon
- Advent International
- Goldman Sachs
- Brookfield
- Cogna
- Anglo American
- Prudential
- Prometeon Tyre Group
- Pfizer
- Accenture
- Embraer
- Chiesi
- Bayer
- Elera
Work highlights
- Advised Norsk Hydro Brasil on information governance, compliance and litigation preparedness in the context of high-profile cross-border environmental litigation in Brazil and in the Netherlands.
- Assisted Fundação Arnaldo Vieira De Carvalho (FAVC) with an internal investigation into allegations provided in a complaint made by a member of the Foundation’s audit committee to the São Paulo State Prosecution Service against the chairman of the Foundation’s Board of Trustees.
- Assisted Algar Telecom with the investigation and crisis management of a security incident involving unsolicited mass SMS messaging with political content during the national election period in Brazil.
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