Mattos Filho houses a 'top-notch' multidisciplinary team of private client lawyers that leverage the firm’s full-service offering and expertise in tax, corporate and family law. Ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families turn to the group for advice on a wide range of matters, most notably succession and tax planning, family governance, wealth protection, probate and inheritance disputes. The group seamlessly collaborates with international partner firms to assist clients with cross-border asset reorganisations and estate planning. Highly regarded by clients and peers alike, Alessandro Amadeu da Fonseca is a key contact for family disputes and offshore asset structuring, while Nicole Najjar covers corporate governance and succession planning, and demonstrates 'a deep knowledge of Brazilian and international inheritance law'. At the associate level, Pedro Falcone is well versed in domestic and international asset reorganisations and Beatriz Borges e Silva focuses on complex family litigation.

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‘The team at Mattos Filho Advogados impresses us with its technical expertise and availability. I highlight Alessandro Amadeu da Fonseca.'
‘Excellent technical capacity and high client adaptability.’
‘Very large team; great international expertise; excellent full-service law firm.’
‘Alessandro Fonseca is globally known in the field. Very skilled in tax structuring and estate planning. He is always available and provides great commercial and user-friendly advice.’
‘Alessandro Fonseca is super responsive and very nice to work with. Team is very well-prepared and top-notch.’
‘Alessandro Fonseca and Pedro Falcone are both excellent. They are excellent at looking at both the technical detail and the bigger picture.’
‘The team is very active and cohesive. They are ultra competent and responsive, in addition to being at the forefront of technology.’
‘Mattos Filho is currently the most respected and awarded law firm in Brazil, operating in all areas of law and with a wide international reach. Highlight for its asset management and succession area, which has become a reference for wealthy Brazilians. Nicole Najjar is the most prominent Brazilian lawyer focused on succession processes.'
‘Nicole Najjar Prado de Oliveira has a deep knowledge of Brazilian and international inheritance law, the ability to provide the best possible solutions, commitment to deadlines and a proactive attitude.'