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Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP

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Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP

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Banking & Finance (International Firms) - Brazil

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton is a prominent law firm with a strong presence in Brazil. Its highly rated banking and finance practice is renowned by peers and clients for its prominent activity and extensive expertise in complex and high-value restructuring mandates. The firm is also frequently retained by significant clients to offer advice on various sophisticated finance deals, including revolving credit facilities and sustainability-linked loans.

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Work Highlights

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  • Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton represented an ad hoc group of creditors of Unigel and certain of its subsidiaries in the restructuring of approximately US$869.6 million in indebtedness.

Strengths

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  • Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton combines deep technical expertise with practical vision and hands-on experience.

    Banking & Finance (International Firms) respondentBrazil

  • Cleary Gottlieb's professionals brought a highly commercial perspective, which proved extremely beneficial to the transaction.

    Banking & Finance (International Firms) respondentBrazil

  • Cleary's team is highly experienced and consistently provides clear and straightforward advice.

    Banking & Finance (International Firms) respondentBrazil

Notable Practitioners

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  • Francisco L Cestero
    Francisco L Cestero

    Francisco L Cestero

    Francisco L Cestero is a very well-established banking and finance practitioner, particularly active in international deals related to Brazil. A São Paulo-based partner, he is acknowledged for his precise legal work and expertise in high-complexity and high-value restructuring proceedings.

    • Francisco has a great ability to bring a practical perspective to complex matters.

      Banking & Finance (International Firms) respondentBrazil

    • Francisco is a very experienced lawyer, responsive and always provide helpful and straightforward advice.

      Banking & Finance (International Firms) respondentBrazil

    • Francisco is outstanding, an exceptional lawyer with remarkable strategic ability. He consistently find solutions that meet the parties’ commercial interests.

      Banking & Finance (International Firms) respondentBrazil

    • Francisco is extremely commercially-minded, which was a great asset to have on our side. He offered practical solutions, and we completed restructuring deals that were truly win-win.

      Banking & Finance (International Firms) respondentBrazil
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  • Richard J Cooper
    Richard J Cooper

    Richard J Cooper

    Richard J Cooper is an experienced banking and finance practitioner, widely admired for his deft handling of high-value restructuring proceedings in Brazil. His notable expertise also covers other complex cross-border finance transactions in the field, including representing clients on the issuance of convertible secured debentures.

    • Richard is always involved in the deals and consistently professional. I’m a big fan of his work.

      Banking & Finance (International Firms) respondentBrazil

    • Richard J Cooper has deep expertise in Latin American restructurings.

      Banking & Finance (International Firms) respondentBrazil

    • Richard J Cooper is highly skilled and truly beyond praise.

      Banking & Finance (International Firms) respondentBrazil
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Ranked Individuals at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP (2)

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    Francisco L Cestero

    Banking & Finance (International Firms)

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    Richard J Cooper

    Banking & Finance (International Firms)

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