New partner joins Mattos Filho’s Banking and Finance practice

Mattos Filho has announced that Fábio Perez has joined the firm as a new partner in its Banking & Finance practice. A specialist in Brazilian Central Bank and National Monetary Council regulations, Perez primarily works on regulatory matters, combining his legal expertise with experience in financial and payment institutions to provide dynamic legal solutions.

Perez’s arrival comes at a time when financial transactions in Brazil are becoming increasingly sophisticated. He is set to bolster the firm’s internationally recognized Banking & Finance practice, which is already renowned for its technical expertise, knowledge of market players, and interactions with Brazilian regulatory bodies.

“Having partners join strategic areas within the firm contributes to our long-term vision, and ensures we can attend to the growth of sectors we operate in and meet increasingly complex client demands,” noted Mattos Filho’s managing partner, Pedro Whitaker de Souza Dias. managing partner of Mattos Filho. With Perez now at the firm, Mattos Filho’s partner count currently stands at 141.

Regulations and financing: a converging trajectory

Fábio Perez holds a law degree from São Paulo’s Pontifical Catholic University and a postgraduate degree in Financial and Capital Markets Law from Insper. In 2025, he was recognized as a ‘Leading Associate’ by the British legal directory Legal 500, which assesses the performance of lawyers and law firms across various countries based on case analysis, client interviews, and market research.

Perez’s expertise covers authorization procedures with the Brazilian Central Bank, including the incorporation of regulated institutions, changes in ownership, and corporate reorganizations. He also works on M&A transactions and securities offerings, structuring financial products, foreign exchange, and international capital regulations, and participates in domestic and cross-border financing transactions, including bilateral and syndicated financing, trade finance, debt restructurings, and international bond issuances.

“I have built my career around the intersection of banking regulations and debt financing, and joining Mattos Filho at this time marks a fundamental step in this trajectory. It is an honor for me to be part of one of Latin America’s most significant law firms, and to contribute to a team that sets the standard in the legal market,” concluded Perez.

About Mattos Filho

Mattos Filho is recognized among the world’s 200 largest law firms by the legal sector’s main financial ranking, The Global 200, and is an eight-time Brazil Law Firm of the Year (Chambers & Partners).

A high-performing, full-service firm operating across more than 45 areas of law, Mattos Filho provides legal solutions that support clients in growing their business and making strategic decisions. With Brazilian offices in São Paulo, Campinas, Rio de Janeiro, and Brasília and an international office in New York, as well as regional desks focused on different areas of the globe, Mattos Filho guarantees full support to both Brazilian and international companies as a long-term strategic partner.