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Motta Mattos Advogados, a law firm in Brasília

Strategic advocacy before the Superior Courts.

The firm

Matters of real weight ask for more than standard answers

Motta Mattos Advogados is a law firm based in Brasília devoted to complex legal matters and to the strategic defence of client interests before the Superior Courts, in particular the Superior Court of Justice, as well as before public administration, regulatory agencies and oversight bodies.

We practise a bespoke form of advocacy, marked by the direct involvement of the partners, careful risk analysis and attention to the legal, economic, regulatory and reputational dimensions of every matter.

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Where our work makes a difference

Highest courts

Superior Courts

A distinguished record before the STJ and the STF in matters of high relevance.
Regulated environment

Regulation and Institutional Relations

Advice on regulatory law, administrative proceedings and engagement with the State.
How we work

What sets us apart

Partner involvement, specialisation and a view that goes beyond the case file.
Who leads

Our team

Professionals with solid academic training and experience in complex matters.

Practice areas

Where our experience is concentrated

Complex matters rarely fit into a single area of law. Our experience allows an integrated reading of the different aspects involved in each case.

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Superior Courts

Representation before the Superior Court of Justice and the Federal Supreme Court in matters of significant legal, economic and institutional…

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Administrative and Sanctioning Proceedings

Defence of individuals and companies in proceedings brought by public bodies, regulatory agencies and oversight authorities.

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Strategic Litigation

Representation in highly complex disputes, with attention to the effects a case produces beyond the courtroom.

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Institutional and Government Relations

Institutional engagement strategies with government bodies, regulators and state decision making forums.

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Corporate and Business Transactions

Corporate structuring, governance, shareholder agreements and reorganisation transactions.

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Public Law and Infrastructure

Public procurement, administrative contracts, concessions, public private partnerships and oversight of administrative activity.

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Strategic presence

Based where decisions take shape

STJ Superior Court of Justice
STF Federal Supreme Court
TCU Federal Court of Accounts
Agencies Federal regulators

Our team

Partners directly involved in every matter

Excellence in law is directly related to the quality of the people who practise it.

Claudio Castro Mattos, Founding Partner

Claudio Castro Mattos

Founding Partner

Focused on complex legal matters involving strategic litigation, the Superior Courts, regulatory law and institutional relations.

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Carla Motta de Oliveira, Founding Partner | Managing Director

Carla Motta de Oliveira

Founding Partner | Managing Director

Responsible for the strategic administration, operational organisation and internal processes of the firm.

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Márcio Tenório, Partner

Márcio Tenório

Partner

Extensive practice in corporate, tax, civil and company law, advising businesses and economic groups.

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Adriano Mesquita, Partner

Adriano Mesquita

Partner

More than ten years of experience in strategic litigation, health regulation, administrative law and institutional relations.

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Insights

Intellectual production and a close reading of the legal landscape

Analyses by our team and coverage of the decisions that shape business activity.

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