International

Our India Desk supports Indian companies with expanding and consolidating their operations in Brazil, combining cross-practice expertise with a strong understanding of the business drivers shaping Indian outbound investment. We work closely with clients to translate their strategic priorities into practical legal solutions, maintaining an ongoing dialogue with companies and institutions to foster connections and facilitate long-term engagement between both markets.

Mattos Filho is experienced in advising Indian groups on a wide range of corporate transactions, regulatory issues and complex operational projects in Brazil, spanning sectors both traditionally associated with Indian investment – IT, pharmaceuticals, energy, agribusiness, mining, engineering, and automotive – while increasingly extending to areas aligned with the next wave of bilateral growth, including renewable energy and biofuels, digital transformation and AI-driven solutions, healthcare and life sciences, and infrastructure development. Our India Desk draws on the firm’s full-service capabilities to help clients confidently navigate both established operations and opportunities as India and Brazil deepen ties across a range of industries.

Brazil and Japan share a longstanding economic relationship shaped by decades of industrial cooperation and mutual investment. Our Japan Desk combines a multidisciplinary perspective with a nuanced understanding of Japanese corporate culture to support Japanese companies in navigating Brazil’s business and legal environments, aligning clients’ legal strategies with their long-term objectives. Our team maintains an active dialogue with Japanese stakeholders, reinforcing ties and fostering collaboration between both markets.

Mattos Filho has advised prominent Japanese groups on a wide range of matters connected to their operations in Brazil, particularly in automotive, industrial manufacturing, infrastructure, and complex corporate transactions. We are increasingly engaged in mandates involving energy and decarbonization initiatives, including renewables and biofuels, alongside agribusiness, mining, logistics, and digital innovation. As Japanese investment in Brazil expands into technology-driven and sustainability-focused sectors, our Japan Desk draws on the firm’s full-service capabilities to deliver comprehensive, integrated advice that supports clients across both established operations and new investment opportunities.

South Korea has emerged as an increasingly influential investor in Brazil, driven by innovation, industrial strength, and a growing focus on global partnerships. Our Korea Desk combines legal expertise with a practical understanding of Brazil’s fast-evolving business landscape, aligning legal strategy with commercial objectives in every engagement. Our team remains closely connected to Korean companies and institutions, fostering relationships that strengthen bilateral ties and long-term investment.

Mattos Filho has advised major Korean conglomerates and investors across a broad spectrum, particularly in electronics, automotive, infrastructure, and corporate transactions. We are increasingly involved in projects of growing relevance for Korean investment in Brazil, including renewable energy and energy transition, battery value chains and electric mobility, technology and digital infrastructure, shipbuilding and logistics, and agribusiness. As Korean companies continue to expand their footprint in Brazil our Korea Desk leverages the firm’s full-service capabilities to provide integrated, forward-looking advice that enables clients to navigate both established operations and new opportunities with confidence.

Southeast Asia is one of the fastest-growing and regions in the global economy, with rising capacity for cross-border investment. Our Southeast Asia Desk assists companies and investors from ASEAN countries in navigating Brazil’s legal and regulatory environment, combining multidisciplinary expertise with strong sensitivity to the region’s cultural and business particularities. We work to reflect clients’ strategic ambitions, closely engaging with key stakeholders  andfostering stronger long-term Brazil–ASEAN ties.

Mattos Filho advises on a wide range of Brazil-related matters, particularly corporate transactions, infrastructure projects, and regulatory frameworks. Our work reflects the growing diversification of ASEAN investment, spanning manufacturing, logistics, finance, and construction, alongside high-value and innovation-driven industries. We are especially well positioned in priority areas for Brazil–ASEAN cooperation, including energy transition and renewables, sustainable infrastructure, agribusiness and food security, digital economy and innovation, and supply chain development. Our Southeast Asia Desk harnesses the firm’s full-service capabilities to help clients confidently pursue established operations and new investment opportunities in Brazil.

Our multidisciplinary approach and deep understanding of the needs of French companies operating in Brazil enable us to provide personalized services across a wide range of legal areas. The partners who make up our France Desk maintain close ties and regularly engage with the French business community.

Mattos Filho has a well-established track record of assisting French companies with their legal matters across a wide array of sectors, including energy (oil, gas, and renewables), infrastructure and transport. We are also well-positioned to support clients in high-growth areas where Franco-Brazilian cooperation continues to deepen, including green hydrogen, energy transition, and climate and sustainability technologies. Mattos Filho’s France Desk combines its experience in advising French companies with the firm’s full-service structure to ensure French clients can conduct all types of business and investments in Brazil with confidence.

Our Italy Desk brings together specialists from across the firm to provide Italian companies with comprehensive, client-focused advice on operating in Brazil. By carefully understanding the specific needs and objectives of Italian clients, we can provide tailored solutions for the most complex legal matters. Our partners regularly visit and actively engage with the Italian business community, staying attuned to evolving business priorities and opportunities.

Over many years, Mattos Filho has built deep experience advising prominent Italian clients on matters spanning energy distribution, renewable energy, and the automotive industry. We are also well-placed to advise on sectors that represent significant growth potential for Italian investors in Brazil, including infrastructure modernization and the energy transition. Mattos Filho’s Italy Desk draws on the firm’s full-service structure to ensure we retain the depth of expertise required to address all aspects of our Italian clients’ business matters and investments in Brazil.

The Nordic countries are recognized for values that increasingly resonate with Brazil’s economic landscape, including a commitment to sustainability, innovation, and responsible business practices. Our Scandinavia Desk supports Nordic companies in structuring and expanding their Brazilian activities, combining multidisciplinary legal expertise with an awareness of the region’s business culture and investment approach. We work to translate clients’ strategic priorities into practical, commercially sound legal solutions, while maintaining dialogue with key stakeholders and institutions that connect both markets.

Mattos Filho is experienced in advising on Brazilian sectors with a stronger Nordic presence (energy, offshore oil and gas, maritime and shipping, and industrial projects), and has been expanding this foundation into supporting sustainability-driven investments in renewables, low-carbon technologies, environmental solutions, and opportunities in digital infrastructure, smart cities, advanced manufacturing, mining, and the bioeconomy. As cooperation between Brazil and the Nordics continues to deepen, our Scandinavia Desk leverages Mattos Filho’s full-service structure to deliver forward-looking advice that enables clients to confidently navigate complex investments and capture opportunities in Brazil.

The longstanding cultural bonds between Portugal and Brazil provide a uniquely strong foundation for business collaboration. Our Portugal Desk provides integrated legal advice to Portuguese companies across the full spectrum of their activities in Brazil, combining deep market knowledge with a commitment to understanding each client’s particular needs and delivering customized legal solutions.

Mattos Filho has a solid record advising Portuguese clients on a wide range of matters, including banking and financial services, retail, and telecommunications. We are also at the forefront of emerging opportunities in fintech and digital payments, as well as in renewable energy and infrastructure projects. Our Portugal Desk harnesses the firm’s full-service capabilities to ensure Portuguese clients receive the specialized expertise needed to comprehensively address their needs in Brazilian business and investments.

The deep, enduring investment relationships Spanish companies have with Brazil is reflected in the work of Mattos Filho’s Spain Desk. We provide seamless, multidisciplinary legal services that cover the full breadth of Spanish clients’ operations in Brazil, prioritizing a detailed understanding of each client’s objectives to ensure customized legal strategies that meet all needs.

Mattos Filho has a strong track record advising leading Spanish companies in sectors such as telecommunications, energy, banking and financial services, and oil and gas. In addition, we are actively advising on high-growth areas including renewable energy and offshore wind, digital infrastructure and 5G, and EV infrastructure. Mattos Filho’s Spain Desk harnesses the firm’s full-service structure to maintain and further develop the specialized knowledge necessary to address every dimension of Spanish clients’ business and investments in Brazil.

The Middle East has become an increasingly important source of global capital, with strong complementarities to Brazil’s economy. Our Middle East Desk advises companies, sovereign wealth funds, and investors from the region on business activities in Brazil, combining multidisciplinary legal expertise with a clear understanding of the region’s institutional landscape and long-term investment perspective. We work closely with clients to structure transactions and projects in line with their strategic goals while actively fostering lasting relationships with key stakeholders and between both markets.

Mattos Filho is experienced in assisting Middle Eastern clients, particularly in complex investments, infrastructure projects, and regulatory frameworks. Our work reflects the growing presence of GCC capital directed toward infrastructure, energy, agriculture, and technology. We are well positioned to support investments aligned with the region’s strategic priorities, including renewables energy, logistics, food security and agribusiness, and digital innovation. Longstanding flows into mining, industrial operations, and consumer-facing businesses also continue to expand as bilateral ties deepen. Our Middle East Desk leverages the firm’s full-service structure to provide commercially oriented advice on both established operations and emerging opportunities within Brazil’s complex environment.