Rated for its ‘strong knowledge of the venture capital ecosystem’, Mattos Filho established a standalone practice in May 2022 dedicated to providing assistance to investors, start-ups and entrepreneurs. Benefitting from the firm’s full-service structure and strength in complementary areas, the group is well placed to advise on a litany of matters, ranging from strategic partnerships and joint ventures to investment rounds, exit strategies, fund formation and corporate venture strategies. The highly regarded Tomás Neiva joined from NBFA in cooperation with Garrigues in 2021 to support the firm in the creation and development of the recently launched VC practice, given his solid background in this space and strong transactional capabilities. Marina Procknor has a wealth of experience in assisting asset managers, sovereign funds and institutional investors in the formation and capitalisation of investment funds and related transactions, including venture capital. Camilla Martes, who is praised for her ‘excellent negotiation skills’, focuses on tech-related M&A, deals involving VC-backed companies and investment rounds.
Testimonials
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‘Mattos Filho's team offers broad legal services. Their strengths are professional communication, negotiation tactics, fast deliveries, excellent availability and wide support in additional matters.'
‘The MF team stands out for its availability, speed and negotiation tactics.’
‘MF has impressed me with their strong knowledge of the venture capital ecosystem. It is much appreciated to work with law firms that know what to do and how to close a transaction in this area of practice.’
‘Tomás Neiva is a young but experienced lawyer with strong and deep legal and transactional expertise in venture capital deals. Tomás and his team did great work in bringing the transaction into a successful closing.'
‘Working with the Mattos Filho team gives a lot of security and peace of mind. The team is always collaborative, seeking practical and efficient alternatives, and providing clear and pragmatic advice.’
‘This new department is made up of partners and lawyers with all the experience and robustness of a traditional firm, but with a dedicated focus on venture capital. This is very valuable, as while dealing with the dynamics of venture capital, we feel secure about having assistance in all areas of the law.’
‘Camila Martes - lawyer with a lot of experience in M&A, excellent negotiation skills and a lot of flexibility.'
Key clients
- Headline / XP
- Bain Capital
- Mubadala Capital
- Alpha Capital
- Kamaroopin
- Bioelements
- Parcelex
- Finansystech
- Goldman Sachs
- Warburg Pincus
- Lightrock
- Next47 GmbH
- Sequoia Capital
- Dr. Consulta
- Bankuish
Work highlights
- Advised Headline as lead investor in the R$36m Series A investment round in Smart Break.
- Assisted Bioelements in the context of a primary investment in the amount of $30m performed by BTG Pactual Investimentos de Impacto Fundo de Investimento em Participações - Multiestratégia.
- Advised Lightrock Group, a global private equity and venture capital platform, on leading an investment round in Dock Ltd., the Cayman-based holding company of Dock Group.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Marina Procknor, Tomás Neiva, Camilla Martes