Bankruptcy/Restructuring
Brazil Guide 2024 : Brazil
Band 1
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Provided by Felsberg Advogados
Felsberg Advogados is nationally and internationally recognized as one of the leading law firms in the area of insolvency and debt restructuring. We have unparalleled experience in assisting clients – debtors, creditors, investors and other interested parties – in all issues relating to bankruptcy, insolvency, corporate recovery and debt restructuring.
Our experience includes: judicial reorganization, extra-judicial restructuring and bankruptcy proceedings; iInternational insolvency and restructuring cases, in collaboration with foreign law firms; development of plans and strategies for the reorganization of capital structure and the restructuring of debt; recovery of credit, including through the coordination of or participation in organized groups of creditors; mergers and acquisitions; loans and other forms of investment for indebted companies or those undergoing judicial reorganization; the issue of securities representing debt or capital or hybrids; the acquisition of credits; restructuring and negotiation of tax debt; and renegotiation, individual and collective, of labor debts, including with the active participation of unions.
For many years, the firm has been acclaimed by domestic and foreign publications as a benchmark in debt restructuring, bankruptcy and corporate restructuring in Brazil:
Chambers Review
Top-tier practice group Felsberg Advogados is recognised for its lengthy track record of acting on a wide range of restructuring issues. The team is experienced in representing creditors and debtors from the energy, infrastructure and consumer goods sectors in judicial restructuring, acquisition of distressed assets and debt restructuring. Clients also benefit from its expertise in cross-border mandates involving insolvency proceedings and out-of-court restructuring.
Work Highlights
- Felsberg Advogados advised Engie Brasil Energia on Grupo Light's judicial reorganisation.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"When we worked together, they showed great knowledge of our business and sector. Their bench strength is impressive. Very good and always available."
"Without a doubt, an important law firm. It's a household name, with a good reputation and skilled professionals."
"When we worked together, they showed great knowledge of our business and sector. Their bench strength is impressive. Very good and always available."
"Without a doubt, an important law firm. It's a household name, with a good reputation and skilled professionals."
Notable Practitioners
Founding partner Thomas Benes Felsberg continues to receive praise for his outstanding track record of advice in the bankruptcy and restructuring arena. He offers impressive expertise in assisting both creditors and debtors with high-profile restructuring mandates, including judicial and extrajudicial cases. He possesses additional capabilities in handling DIP loans, debt restructuring and payment.
"Thomas has an incredible background in this field."
"He is a reference, without a doubt."
"A very strong name and very respected abroad."
Fabiana Bruno Solano Pereira is an active practitioner who is well equipped to assist with debt restructuring, judicial reorganisation and DIP loans, and represents both creditors and debtors.
"Fabiana is a point of reference in the firm."
"She has plenty of technical, practical, and conceptual knowledge, as well as a lot of experience. I was really impressed."
Clara Moreira Azzoni is often retained to handle debt restructuring, judicial restructuring and acquisition of distressed assets. Azzoni is sought after to represent both creditors and debtors.
"I admire her work a lot."
"She's growing in her career."
Ranked Lawyers at
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Brazil
Members
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Clients
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Grupo Moreno
Livraria Cultura
Renova Energia
Industries
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Agribusiness
Energy
Industrials
Infrastructure