Showcasing particular strength in dry shipping matter, Mattos Filho is regularly involved in large transactions. The team boasts an impressive offshore supply client base, but also acts for other major shipping players and individuals in the sale and purchase of vessels, drafting and negotiation of terms of contracts, and acquisitions of yachts. Despite its focus on dry shipping matters, the team fields solid litigation capabilities. Nilton Mattos leads the practice and is a specialist in dry shipping; he has a wealth of experience of in mandates involving ports and offshore services.
Testimonials
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‘Nilton Mattos is one of the best lawyers in South America and he is an outstanding professional.’
‘Mattos Filho's maritime team is unique, as the firm has the capacity to meet complex demands within a short period of time. They have experience in crisis management and large transactions, contributing with a broad view of the business and attention to detail. The team is young, but at the same time has a lot of expertise in the area. It is definitely the new generation of maritime lawyers that is emerging.’
‘Nilton Mattos stands out for his ability to respond quickly and seek innovative solutions. With his experience with international clients, he has business vision and we constantly count on his support for new projects or day-to-day demands.’
‘Mattos Filho is a firm that concentrates on shipping transactions, with qualified professionals, who are quick to respond to demands and seek more convenient solutions for the client.-
‘Nilton Mattos is extremely attentive and available, quick to respond to requests, and has a vast understanding of the subject.’
‘Mattos Filho is a highly regarded firm, which includes its maritime team, which has grown and stood out in the segment under the careful direction of Nilton Mattos.’
‘Nilton Mattos leads the maritime team with a lot of commitment, quality and dedication. He stands out in the market for his consultancy, contractual and M&As activities.’
Key clients
- ATEM’s Group
- Agropalma
- BW Energy Maromba do Brasil
- CBO – Companhia Barsileira Offshore
- CBO Serviços Marítimos
- CMA CGM
- COFCO Innternacional Freight
- Cosco Shipping Co.
- Dislub Equador
- Ecopetrol Óleo e Gás do Brasil
- Energos Nanook Servicos
- Ensco do Brasil Petróleo e Gás (Valaris)
- Ferreti
- International Commodities Trading
- Log-In – Logística Intermodal
- Maersk Supply Service
- Mercosul Line Navegação e Logística
- MODEC Serviços de Petróleo do Brasil
- New Fortress Energy
- Norsk Hydro
- Ryia Shipping Corporation
- SBM do Brasil
- Seacrest Group (Karavan Seacrest)
- Shell
- Singolare Corporate Group
- Trafigura PTE
- Viking Supply Ships
Work highlights
- Represented Agropalma in a proceeding before the Admiralty Court related to the collision of a tugboat and a barge against the pier of Agropalma’s port terminal.
- Advised BWE on the acquisition of the FPSO Cidade de Vitória from Saipem.
- Assisted Ferreti with the due diligence for the acquisition of Okean, a Yacht manufacturer and retailer licensed to sell four models of yachts of the Italian brand Ferreti.
