About

Provided by Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados

We advise clients on all legal aspects related to debt restructurings and credit recovery, in Brazil and abroad, from the initial stages such as fundraising and drafting debt documents. We provide counsel in the engagement of the most suitable instruments and guarantees, as well as in the adoption of strategic solutions that can create competitive advantages and mitigate future risks. Our lawyers have experience in reorganizations, restructurings (judicial or extrajudicial), and in the acquisition of distressed assets and court-ordered government debt. Through an integrated approach with our M&A and capital markets teams, we support companies, asset managers, investment funds, creditors, investors, shareholders, and other market players, delivering results to our clients.

  • Debt restructuring
  • Credit recovery and enforcement of guarantees
  • Non –Performing Loans
  • Acquisition of distressed assets and court-ordered government debt
  • Corporate and capital markets transactions with simple and complex guarantees
  • Representation of clients in judicial and extrajudicial reorganization and bankruptcy proceedings, providing strategic assistance at all stages.

Chambers Review

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring - Brazil

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados' active practice group is experienced in representing both creditors and debtors in a wide range of mandates. It frequently advises on judicial restructuring, acquisition of distressed assets and debt-related disputes. Its client roster includes significant names from the infrastructure, energy and pharmaceutical industries. The team is well equipped to handle debt restructuring, out-of-court restructuring and credit recovery matters.

Work Highlights

  • Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados represented Banco Santander in the judicial reorganisation of Grupo Montesanto Tavares. The matter is valued at approximately USD41 million.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Cinthia de Lamare
6
Cinthia de Lamare
6
Band 6

Cinthia de Lamare is sought after by clients for her technical capabilities handling restructuring matters.

Cinthia de Lamare offers excellent delivery capacity and technical ability.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Brazil

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

Cinthia de Lamare
6
Cinthia de Lamare
6
Band 6

Members

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Alexandre Barreto

Head of Department

Daniel Longa

Esther Slud

Joaquim Oliveira

Clients

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Oi S.A

Atento Brasil

Azul Linhas Aéreas

Banco BTG Pactual

Banco Santander

ICL Group

JusCapital

Unilever

Industries

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Biofuels

Construction

Electric Power

Financial Services

Infrastructure

Logistics

Mining

Oil & Gas

Shipping

Telecom