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Bankruptcy/Restructuring

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Our team has extensive experience in business insolvencies and special situations, representing debtors, shareholders, creditors and investors from Brazil and other countries in litigation, advisory matters, and restructuring negotiations.

We act both in strictly domestic matters and in transnational situations that involve interaction with professionals from other jurisdictions and different legal systems. And our experience has shown us that while a high degree of specialization in insolvency law is a basic requirement, providing legal support in the context of a business in crisis involves various areas of the law. A multidisciplinary approach is needed to achieve the best solutions, which only a full-service law firm with BMA’s range of expertise can deliver.

  • Judicial and extrajudicial reorganizations

  • Distressed M&A 

  • Special situations 

  • Crisis management 

  • Too-big-to-fail cases 

  • New money and DIP financing 

  • Wind-downs

  • Bank insolvencies 

  • Strategic consultations and opinions 

  • Debt recovery and asset tracing 

  • Claims analysis and preparation of investment structures 

  • Tax planning 

  • Representation of debts, shareholders, members of management, and investment funds

  • Representation of trustees, court-appointed administrators and insolvency administrator

  • Representation of local and foreign financial institutions, receivables funds, bondholders, hedge funds, debenture holders and debenture trustees 

  • Representation of strategic suppliers 

  • Representation of creditors’ committees and ad hoc groups 

Chambers Review

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring - Brazil

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão is a much-admired full-service firm equipped to represent both creditors and debtors in sophisticated mandates. It is often recognised for its prowess in the negotiation of major judicial reorganisation proceedings. The team is equipped to assist with liquidation, out-of-court restructuring and transactional matters related to distressed assets. Its client roster comprises key players from the telecommunications, construction and natural resources industries as well as international financial institutions.

Work Highlights

Provided by BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão

  • BMA advised Americanas and its subsidiaries, as leading counsel, in all legal fronts in connection with certain accounting inconsistencies disclosed to the market by the client, resulting a potential debt increase of BRL20 billion.

Strengths

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Always thinking on the side-effects of any decision, BMA supported us doing what's best for our company. They have solid understanding of regulation and are always available to help.

Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondent
Brazil

We appreciate the qualification and commitment of BMA's team. The firm is well equipped to handle complex demands, with highly committed lawyers.

Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondent
Brazil

With no doubt, in this past few years, BMA's restructuring team consolidated itself as one of the most important in Brazil. The team has an impressive service levels and responsiveness.

Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondent
Brazil

Notable Practitioners

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Eduardo Guimarães Wanderley
3
Eduardo Guimarães Wanderley
3
Band 3

Eduardo Guimarães Wanderley is skilled at handling liquidation proceedings and judicial restructuring, mainly representing creditors. He is frequently sought out by important clients in several industries including mining, aviation and finance.

Eduardo is a highly competent partner in this practice area.

Eduardo has an unbeatable reputation with international creditors, especially with American international bondholders. He is highly specialised in this field.

Eduardo is a litigation and restructuring partner, who instils confidence in every matter with complex regulatory aspects. He helps us to mitigate future litigation against our company.

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Luciana Celidonio
3
Luciana Celidonio
3
Band 3

Luciana Celidonio is a key lawyer in the bankruptcy and restructuring arena, receiving strong endorsement from clients for her hands-on approach and high-quality work.

Luciana is proactive, has in-depth technical knowledge of judicial recoveries and is very persistent.

Luciana is a all-rounded bankruptcy lawyer. She has been in this market for several years, is super organised and helps us from A to Z.

Luciana is client-focused, strategic, always attentive and responsive. She has a high level of determination and does not measure efforts to understand the details and nuances of the case.

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Sérgio Savi
3
Sérgio Savi
3
Band 3

Sérgio Savi is an experienced lawyer in the restructuring arena, well regarded for his experience handling high-profile judicial reorganisations. He offers additional capabilities assisting with liquidation and out-of-court restructuring proceedings.

Sérgio has enviable technical knowledge in insolvency matters.

Sérgio is always calm and sharp during stressful situations.

Sérgio has participated in the largest judicial recoveries, which, combined with his technical depth, allows him to deliver top-quality work.

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Ranked Lawyers at
BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring
Eduardo Guimarães Wanderley
3
Eduardo Guimarães Wanderley
3
Band 3
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Luciana Celidonio
3
Luciana Celidonio
3
Band 3
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Sérgio Savi
3
Sérgio Savi
3
Band 3
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