TozziniFreire begins the second half of the year with another step forward in its strategic growth plan and reinforces its Restructuring & Insolvency and Dispute Resolution practices with the arrival of partner Cinthia de Lamare.
Based in our Rio de Janeiro office and operating nationwide, Cinthia advises clients on debt restructurings and debt recovery, with a prominent track record in cross-border matters and landmark restructurings that have contributed to shaping Brazil’s current insolvency framework.
Through integrated work with TozziniFreire’s M&A and Capital Markets teams, our Restructuring & Insolvency practice delivers comprehensive and sophisticated solutions to companies, financial institutions, asset managers, investment funds, creditors, investors, shareholders, and other stakeholders, helping clients navigate complex and challenging situations effectively.
According to Fernando Serec, TozziniFreire’s CEO, “We have observed a growing demand for advisory services in restructuring and strategic disputes.” He adds that “our involvement in large-scale, high-profile matters strengthens the firm’s market position, attracts strategic mandates, and further enhances our reputation for technical excellence.”
About Cinthia de Lamare
Cinthia de Lamare has a distinguished track record advising clients on judicial and out‑of‑court restructurings (reorganization of a company’s debts and operations), debt restructurings, debt recovery, financing and the acquisition of distressed assets. She also has significant expertise in complex and sophisticated financial transactions, from structuring and fundraising stages to the negotiation of debt instruments and collateral packages, always focused on developing strategic solutions that create value and mitigate future risks.
In Dispute Resolution, Cinthia is recognized for her work on complex, strategic cases across all areas of corporate litigation, including representation in sophisticated disputes in sectors such as energy, mining, telecommunications, infrastructure and oil & gas, including offshore operations.
She holds a Law degree from the State University of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ) and a specialization in Corporate Law and Capital Markets from Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGV).
Cinthia is ranked in two areas by the international guide Chambers and Partners (Brazil: Bankruptcy/Restructuring and Dispute Resolution: Rio de Janeiro) and is also recognized by other leading legal directories such as Legal 500 and Latin Lawyer 250.
About TozziniFreire Advogados
TozziniFreire is a leading legal services organization in Latin America, operating in all areas of Business Law and with a relevant track record in serving local and foreign companies from the most diverse industries. With branch offices in several cities in Brazil (São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasília, Porto Alegre, Belo Horizonte and Campinas), including in New York, TozziniFreire strives to provide a unique standard of service quality and the same facilities to its clients throughout the country. We have played a key role in many of the most significant transactions in the Brazilian market, contributing to the growth of the country's economy in recent decades. The relevance of our work has been recognized by specialized national and international publications, considering independent research interviews with professionals from the largest companies in the world. TozziniFreire and its partners are constantly referred to as leaders handling notable matters in the most varied business law practices. For further information, follow us on our social media channels and check out our website at www.tozzinifreire.com.br.