Chambers Review
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Banking & Finance (International Firms) - Brazil
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 facility and sustainability-linked loans.
Notable practitioners
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.
Richard Cooper is an experienced practitioner, widely admired for his adept 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 in the issuance of convertible secured debentures.