Mattos Filho, Veiga Filho, Marrey Jr, Moherdaui e Quiroga Advogados is founded.
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Mattos Filho: 30 years
building the next 30
This unique story is special because it is one that only Mattos Filho can tell.
Each line translates our essence, who we are, and what makes us innovative and sets us apart.
Each line highlights the firm’s pioneering spirit, looking beyond our legal work and recognizing everything we have achieved.
Our way of working looks ahead of the present to anticipate trends, foster change and seek out the best solutions.
In this special timeline, discover some of our firm’s most important moments during its three decades of existence:
1992
Ary Oswaldo Mattos Filho, together with Otávio Uchôa da Veiga Filho, Pedro Luciano Marrey Jr. and Roberto Quiroga Mosquera, found Mattos Filho, Veiga Filho, Marrey Jr, Moherdaui e Quiroga Advogados, together with a group of lawyers from Mattos Filho & Suchodolski.
The firm has two offices: one on Alameda Casa Branca, in São Paulo, and another in Brasília’s Setor Comercial Sul.
With five partners, 12 lawyers, nine interns and 36 administrative staff members – a total of 62 people – Mattos Filho predominantly handles tax, capital markets, corporate and real estate cases. We start our journey as a firm focused on transactional matters.
Mattos Filho, Veiga Filho, Marrey Jr, Moherdaui e Quiroga Advogados is founded.
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Ary Oswaldo Mattos Filho, together with Otávio Uchôa da Veiga Filho, Pedro Luciano Marrey Jr. and Roberto Quiroga Mosquera, found Mattos Filho, Veiga Filho, Marrey Jr, Moherdaui e Quiroga Advogados, together with a group of lawyers from Mattos Filho & Suchodolski.
The firm has two offices: one on Alameda Casa Branca, in São Paulo, and another in Brasília’s Setor Comercial Sul.
With five partners, 12 lawyers, nine interns and 36 administrative staff members – a total of 62 people – Mattos Filho predominantly handles tax, capital markets, corporate and real estate cases. We start our journey as a firm focused on transactional matters.
1995
The firm begins working on privatization and foreign investment cases.
The firm begins working on privatization and foreign investment cases.
1996
Mattos Filho doubles in size in its fourth year, with eight partners, 36 associates, 28 trainees and 65 administrative staff, for a total of 137 people.
Mattos Filho doubles in size in its fourth year, with eight partners, 36 associates, 28 trainees and 65 administrative staff, for a total of 137 people.
1997
The firm works on a major privatization case in Brazil involving mining company Vale do Rio Doce.
The firm works on a major privatization case in Brazil involving mining company Vale do Rio Doce.
1998
Our Rio de Janeiro office opens on Rua 7 de setembro, while our Brasília office moves to Setor Comercial Norte.
Our Rio de Janeiro office opens on Rua 7 de setembro, while our Brasília office moves to Setor Comercial Norte.
1999
The firm launches its pro bono program
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establishing its leading role in the history of pro bono legal work in Brazil.
We participate in one of Brazil’s most significant mergers – between beverage companies Brahma and Antarctica – which resulted in Ambev.
The firm launches its pro bono program
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establishing its leading role in the history of pro bono legal work in Brazil.
We participate in one of Brazil’s most significant mergers – between beverage companies Brahma and Antarctica – which resulted in Ambev.
2000
Our Brasília office moves once again to Setor Bancário Norte. By this time, we have 331 professionals – 18 partners, 113 associates, 62 trainees and 138 administrative staff members.
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2000 also sees the creation of the Novo Mercado da Bolsa (New Stockmarket) in Brazil, an important development that will lead us to work on several cases later on.
Our Brasília office moves once again to Setor Bancário Norte. By this time, we have 331 professionals – 18 partners, 113 associates, 62 trainees and 138 administrative staff members.
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2000 also sees the creation of the Novo Mercado da Bolsa (New Stockmarket) in Brazil, an important development that will lead us to work on several cases later on.
2001
With the departure of one of the partners, we change our name to Mattos Filho, Veiga Filho, Marrey Jr e Quiroga Advogados.
With the departure of one of the partners, we change our name to Mattos Filho, Veiga Filho, Marrey Jr e Quiroga Advogados.
2002
We celebrate our 10th anniversary with a new logo.
In Rio de Janeiro, we move to Avenida Presidente Wilson, still in the city’s downtown.
We celebrate our 10th anniversary with a new logo.
In Rio de Janeiro, we move to Avenida Presidente Wilson, still in the city’s downtown.
2003
We launch our Litigation and Arbitration practice area, expanding the firm’s full-service capability.
We launch our Litigation and Arbitration practice area, expanding the firm’s full-service capability.
2004
We open our new head office on the corner of Avenida Paulista and Alameda Joaquim Eugênio de Lima, a postcard address in São Paulo.
A new wave of public listings (IPOs) begins in Brazil, which allows for the growth of Brazilian companies. Mattos Filho is among the firms providing the most assistance to companies involved in this process.
We work on the first Novo Mercado transaction, a stock offering for the Brazilian personal care and cosmetics group, Natura.
We open our new head office on the corner of Avenida Paulista and Alameda Joaquim Eugênio de Lima, a postcard address in São Paulo.
A new wave of public listings (IPOs) begins in Brazil, which allows for the growth of Brazilian companies. Mattos Filho is among the firms providing the most assistance to companies involved in this process.
We work on the first Novo Mercado transaction, a stock offering for the Brazilian personal care and cosmetics group, Natura.
2005
Our firm expands to reach a total of 465 professionals – 22 partners, 151 associates, 103 trainees and 189 administrative staff members.
Our firm expands to reach a total of 465 professionals – 22 partners, 151 associates, 103 trainees and 189 administrative staff members.
2006
Our Brasília office moves to Setor Hoteleiro Sul.
Our Brasília office moves to Setor Hoteleiro Sul.
2007
We open our New York office.
In the year with the highest volume of IPOs in Brazil’s history, we worked on 50 transactions – announcing and completing the most M&A transactions of any firm in Latin America.
In the space of two years, we hired more than 150 professionals, now with a total of 631 – 27 partners, 223 associates, 144 trainees, and 237 administrative staff members.
For the first time, we were recognized as Brazil Law Firm of the Year Year by Chambers and Partners, and National Law Firm of the Year by the International Financial Law Review (IFLR).
We open our New York office.
In the year with the highest volume of IPOs in Brazil’s history, we worked on 50 transactions – announcing and completing the most M&A transactions of any firm in Latin America.
In the space of two years, we hired more than 150 professionals, now with a total of 631 – 27 partners, 223 associates, 144 trainees, and 237 administrative staff members.
For the first time, we were recognized as Brazil Law Firm of the Year Year by Chambers and Partners, and National Law Firm of the Year by the International Financial Law Review (IFLR).
2008
We are one of the first law firms to sign the UN Global Compact.
We are one of the first law firms to sign the UN Global Compact.
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We participate in the merger of BM&F and Bovespa, integrating the activities of both
companies and forming the stock exchange BM&FBovespa.
2009
We change our compensation and governance model, establishing the role of the managing partner and an executive committee, elected by a vote among the partners.
We change our compensation and governance model, establishing the role of the managing partner and an executive committee, elected by a vote among the partners.
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This initiative prepared the firm for a new phase of expansion and was the subject of a Harvard Law School case study.
2010
We release our first Annual Report, an important development in favor of transparency for our clients and partners. This pioneering initiative involves publishing information on our financial results, number of partners, associates and administrative professionals, investments in continuous training, and social activities in the pro bono and corporate citizenship areas, among others.
We open a second office in São Paulo, near Avenida Brigadeiro Faria Lima.
For the second time, we are recognized as National Law Firm of the Year by the International Financial Law Review (IFLR).
The firm implements a six-month maternity leave policy.
We release our first Annual Report, an important development in favor of transparency for our clients and partners. This pioneering initiative involves publishing information on our financial results, number of partners, associates and administrative professionals, investments in continuous training, and social activities in the pro bono and corporate citizenship areas, among others.
We open a second office in São Paulo, near Avenida Brigadeiro Faria Lima.
For the second time, we are recognized as National Law Firm of the Year by the International Financial Law Review (IFLR).
The firm implements a six-month maternity leave policy.
2011
We create social media profiles on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
We open Academia Mattos Filho, our corporate university.
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Our Rio de Janeiro office relocates to Flamengo, in the city’s south area.
For the third consecutive year, we are recognized as National Law Firm of the Year by the International Financial Law Review (IFLR).
We create social media profiles on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
We open Academia Mattos Filho, our corporate university.
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Our Rio de Janeiro office relocates to Flamengo, in the city’s south area.
For the third consecutive year, we are recognized as National Law Firm of the Year by the International Financial Law Review (IFLR).
2012
We reveal a new visual identity and brand positioning, with various attributes that differentiate us from our competitors.
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We are recognized as a Pro Bono Leading Light by Latin Lawyer for the first time.
Once again, we receive the Brazil Law Firm of the Year from Chambers and Partners, and Best Law Firm Brazil by Latin Finance.
We are 678 professionals, 46 of whom are partners, 247 lawyers, 58 interns and 327 administrative staff members.
We reveal a new visual identity and brand positioning, with various attributes that differentiate us from our competitors.
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We are recognized as a Pro Bono Leading Light by Latin Lawyer for the first time.
Once again, we receive the Brazil Law Firm of the Year from Chambers and Partners, and Best Law Firm Brazil by Latin Finance.
We are 678 professionals, 46 of whom are partners, 247 lawyers, 58 interns and 327 administrative staff members.
2013
In New York, Mattos Filho moves to a larger space on 5th Avenue.
We were recognized for the second time as Brazil Law Firm of the Year by Chambers and Partners.
We are classified as Pro Bono Leading Light by Latin Lawyer for the second time.
In New York, Mattos Filho moves to a larger space on 5th Avenue.
We were recognized for the second time as Brazil Law Firm of the Year by Chambers and Partners.
We are classified as Pro Bono Leading Light by Latin Lawyer for the second time.
2014
A unique firm.
We launch a new culture campaign known as “escritório único, único escritório” (‘a unique firm’), aiming to strengthen collaboration among our professionals and clients, as well as our institution as a whole.
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We are recognized as the best Brazilian law firm by Latin Finance for a second year, and as Brazil National Law Firm of the Year for a fourth time by the International Law Review (IFLR). We are also recognized as a Leading Law Firm in Brazil and Latin America by LACCA and classified for the third time as a Pro Bono Leading Light by Latin Lawyer.
A unique firm.
We launch a new culture campaign known as “escritório único, único escritório” (‘a unique firm’), aiming to strengthen collaboration among our professionals and clients, as well as our institution as a whole.
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We are recognized as the best Brazilian law firm by Latin Finance for a second year, and as Brazil National Law Firm of the Year for a fourth time by the International Law Review (IFLR). We are also recognized as a Leading Law Firm in Brazil and Latin America by LACCA and classified for the third time as a Pro Bono Leading Light by Latin Lawyer.
2015
Chambers and Partners recognizes us for a second time as Latin America Law Firm of the Year. We are also recognized as a Leading Law Firm for the first time by Latin Lawyer Elite Firms.
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Ary Oswaldo Mattos Filho receives the Lifetime Achievement Award from Latin Lawyer, a recognition for the most admired lawyers in their areas.
We establish our Women’s Program, with initiatives related to motherhood and the development of female professionals.
We begin supporting the UN’s HeforShe initiative.
We reorganize the way we hire interns and trainees, launching the Jovens Talentos (Young Talents) Program.
We launch the Mattos Filho Alumni Program, with the first meeting for our former professionals.
Having hired more than 170 people over the previous three years, we now total 850 professionals – 64 partners, 320 associates, 132 trainees and 334 administrative staff.
Chambers and Partners recognizes us for a second time as Latin America Law Firm of the Year. We are also recognized as a Leading Law Firm for the first time by Latin Lawyer Elite Firms.
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Ary Oswaldo Mattos Filho receives the Lifetime Achievement Award from Latin Lawyer, a recognition for the most admired lawyers in their areas.
We establish our Women’s Program, with initiatives related to motherhood and the development of female professionals.
We begin supporting the UN’s HeforShe initiative.
We reorganize the way we hire interns and trainees, launching the Jovens Talentos (Young Talents) Program.
We launch the Mattos Filho Alumni Program, with the first meeting for our former professionals.
Having hired more than 170 people over the previous three years, we now total 850 professionals – 64 partners, 320 associates, 132 trainees and 334 administrative staff.
2016
We open our London office.
For the fourth time, Chambers and Partners recognizes Mattos Filho as Brazil Law Firm of the Year.
Latin Lawyer recognizes us as an Elite Brazilian Firm, while Lacca recognizes us as a Leading Law Firm for the second time.
We update our focus and objectives for pro bono services, with an emphasis on promoting and defending human rights.
We hold a series of debates with renowned guests talking about women’s issues titled ‘#FalandoSobreElas’.
We launch Mfriendly, an affinity group for the firm’s professionals who meet to talk about LGBTQIAP+ issues. The firm also supports the UN’s Free & Equal campaign.
We publish our first Social Report, concerning our activities in the area of corporate social responsibility.
We open our London office.
For the fourth time, Chambers and Partners recognizes Mattos Filho as Brazil Law Firm of the Year.
Latin Lawyer recognizes us as an Elite Brazilian Firm, while Lacca recognizes us as a Leading Law Firm for the second time.
We update our focus and objectives for pro bono services, with an emphasis on promoting and defending human rights.
We hold a series of debates with renowned guests talking about women’s issues titled ‘#FalandoSobreElas’.
We launch Mfriendly, an affinity group for the firm’s professionals who meet to talk about LGBTQIAP+ issues. The firm also supports the UN’s Free & Equal campaign.
We publish our first Social Report, concerning our activities in the area of corporate social responsibility.
2017
We implement a new “open office” concept that boosts collaboration and our long-term client service strategy.
We implement a new “open office” concept that boosts collaboration and our long-term client service strategy.
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We are recognized by Latin Lawyer Elite Firms as a Leading Law Firm for a second time, as well as in the Pro Bono category of the Lumen Awards, awarded by the Centro de Estudos das Sociedades de Advogados.
We reformulate our lawyers, trainees and legal interns’ career paths and launch a new evaluation and feedback policy for professionals, focusing on the development of their technical and interpersonal skills.
We arrive at 1083 professionals, including 82 partners, 510 associates, 153 interns and trainees, and 420 administrative staff.
2018
We are recognized for the fifth time as Brazil Law Firm of the Year by Chamber and Partners.
We launch Soma, our affinity group aimed at attracting, retaining and developing non-white talents in the firm, and EmFrente, which brings visibility to people with disabilities and creates actions to build an accessible work environment for all.
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We redesign Academia Mattos Filho, offering a new space for classes and training, an online platform for storing and accessing course content and an exclusive team focused on the development of all of the firm’s professionals.
The firm’s partners launch Instituto Mattos Filho, aiming to promote the practice of law and access to justice as part of Mattos Filho’s increasing contribution to society.
We also officially launch the Mattos Filho 100% Pro bono practice, an unprecedented initiative in the Brazilian legal sector featuring a dedicated team of partners and associates.
We are recognized for the fifth time as Brazil Law Firm of the Year by Chamber and Partners.
We launch Soma, our affinity group aimed at attracting, retaining and developing non-white talents in the firm, and EmFrente, which brings visibility to people with disabilities and creates actions to build an accessible work environment for all.
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We redesign Academia Mattos Filho, offering a new space for classes and training, an online platform for storing and accessing course content and an exclusive team focused on the development of all of the firm’s professionals.
The firm’s partners launch Instituto Mattos Filho, aiming to promote the practice of law and access to justice as part of Mattos Filho’s increasing contribution to society.
We also officially launch the Mattos Filho 100% Pro bono practice, an unprecedented initiative in the Brazilian legal sector featuring a dedicated team of partners and associates.
2019
Chambers and Partners recognizes Mattos Filho in its Client Service category, while we are also recognized by Latin Lawyer Elite Firms as a Leading Law Firm for the fourth consecutive year.
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We launch Mind, a pioneering mental health program in the Brazilian legal sector, dedicated to promoting care and well-being initiatives for our professionals.
We structure our social ecosystem based on three pillars – pro bono services, corporate citizenship and Instituto Mattos Filho.
We launch Mova, our corporate volunteer program, mobilizing professionals across the firm to assist with social impact projects the firm supports.
We create Lire, an affinity group dedicated to religious freedom, which seeks to ensure respect for the beliefs of the firm’s religious professionals.
We launch Único, our legal news and analysis portal, with content produced by our partners and associates.
Chambers and Partners recognizes Mattos Filho in its Client Service category, while we are also recognized by Latin Lawyer Elite Firms as a Leading Law Firm for the fourth consecutive year.
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We launch Mind, a pioneering mental health program in the Brazilian legal sector, dedicated to promoting care and well-being initiatives for our professionals.
We structure our social ecosystem based on three pillars – pro bono services, corporate citizenship and Instituto Mattos Filho.
We launch Mova, our corporate volunteer program, mobilizing professionals across the firm to assist with social impact projects the firm supports.
We create Lire, an affinity group dedicated to religious freedom, which seeks to ensure respect for the beliefs of the firm’s religious professionals.
We launch Único, our legal news and analysis portal, with content produced by our partners and associates.
2020
We are recognized at the Chambers Latin America Awards as Brazil Law Firm of the Year for the sixth time.
We open our office in Campinas, an important city in the state of São Paulo.
To address new demands from the financial market for more sustainable corporate practices, we launch our ESG (Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance) practice, a pioneer in the Brazilian legal market.
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We formalize our Election Laws for Companies practice, which worked for the first time in Brazil’s 2020 municipal elections, covering more than 5,000 municipalities.
We launch the Único podcast, in which Mattos Filho’s experts analyze the main legal issues of the moment. Clients can access the podcast via the Mattos Filho Portal, an online relationship platform that features our events and webinar schedule, as well as exclusive complementary material developed by our practices.
We harness our full-service model and the expertise of our teams to respond quickly to the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. With new scenarios and legal challenges, we proved ourselves to be the ideal business partner for companies during this difficult time.
We are recognized at the Chambers Latin America Awards as Brazil Law Firm of the Year for the sixth time.
We open our office in Campinas, an important city in the state of São Paulo.
To address new demands from the financial market for more sustainable corporate practices, we launch our ESG (Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance) practice, a pioneer in the Brazilian legal market.
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We formalize our Election Laws for Companies practice, which worked for the first time in Brazil’s 2020 municipal elections, covering more than 5,000 municipalities.
We launch the Único podcast, in which Mattos Filho’s experts analyze the main legal issues of the moment. Clients can access the podcast via the Mattos Filho Portal, an online relationship platform that features our events and webinar schedule, as well as exclusive complementary material developed by our practices.
We harness our full-service model and the expertise of our teams to respond quickly to the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. With new scenarios and legal challenges, we proved ourselves to be the ideal business partner for companies during this difficult time.
2021
In continuing Mattos Filho’s constant evolution, we launched the Ápice (Apex) Program, which establishes a new governance model for the firm’s relationships with clients.
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We update our Integrity Program with the creation of our Ethics and Conduct Committee and Security and Data Protection Committee.
We are recognized as one of 2021’s 100 most innovative Brazilian companies for the use of information technology.
We receive the ISO 27001, an international standard that recognizes the firm’s commitment to client data privacy and protection.
In the second year of the pandemic, we carry out a series of initiatives directed at our professionals’ development, health and well-being. One of the main actions is the new hybrid work model, Conecta, a program that prioritizes flexibility, efficiency and stronger connections.
In continuing Mattos Filho’s constant evolution, we launched the Ápice (Apex) Program, which establishes a new governance model for the firm’s relationships with clients.
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We update our Integrity Program with the creation of our Ethics and Conduct Committee and Security and Data Protection Committee.
We are recognized as one of 2021’s 100 most innovative Brazilian companies for the use of information technology.
We receive the ISO 27001, an international standard that recognizes the firm’s commitment to client data privacy and protection.
In the second year of the pandemic, we carry out a series of initiatives directed at our professionals’ development, health and well-being. One of the main actions is the new hybrid work model, Conecta, a program that prioritizes flexibility, efficiency and stronger connections.