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Galdino, Takemi, Ayoub, Salgueiro, Rezende de Almeida, Costa, Faria Advogados

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

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Galdino, Takemi, Ayoub, Salgueiro, Rezende de Almeida, Costa, Faria Advogados

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I. Main Practice Areas: 

Galdino & Coelho, Pimenta, Takemi, Ayoub Advogados is a law firm with outstanding expertise in Bankruptcy. We are also strong in Arbitration and Litigation services.  

In Bankruptcy, we represent both domestic and foreign creditors and debtors in relation to both contentious and non-contentious matters.  


II. Team Composition: 

Our team is composed of highly specialized Partners and Associates that have vast experience in Bankruptcy and academic credentials that range from Civil Law to Public Law, with stints in some of the most important business groups and law firms in the market, and have participated in some of the most significant litigation cases in the country. 


III. Specialities & Strengths: 

The team is well known for its skills in structuring complex and strategic court restructuring, bankruptcies and other transactions involving distressed assets and is specifically sought after by clients who require excellence, maximum efficiency, and cutting-edge business solutions

The firm represents creditors and debtors, and develops plans and strategies for corporate restructuring and recovery of claims held against companies in crisis.  

The partners have extensive experience in crisis-related litigation and representing debtors in the energy, shipbuilding, construction, retail, and various other sectors

We are also active representing creditors, including financial institutions and major market players

Industries (9)

  • Banking and Finance
  • Retail
  • Aviation
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Construction
  • Oil & Gas
  • Transportation
  • Energy

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring - Brazil

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Galdino, Takemi, Ayoub, Salgueiro, Rezende de Almeida, Costa, Faria Advogados is a Rio de Janeiro-based practice recognised for its capabilities acting on sector-related disputes. The experienced team represents both creditors and debtors from the banking, construction and energy industries. It is sought after to assist with credit recovery, and with judicial and out-of-court restructuring. Clients also benefit from the team's expertise in handling sector-related transactional matters.

Work Highlights

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  • Galdino, Takemi, Ayoub, Salgueiro, Rezende de Almeida, Costa, Faria Advogados represented Fidera Master and Pala Assets Holdings in connection with the judicial reorganisation of OEC. The matter is valued at approximately USD15 billion.

Strengths

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  • Galdino, Takemi, Ayoub, Salgueiro, Rezende de Almeida, Costa, Faria Advogados examines matters comprehensively, focusing on strategic planning and demonstrating a highly assertive approach to defending its client's interests.

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  • Galdino, Takemi, Ayoub, Salgueiro, Rezende de Almeida, Costa, Faria Advogados' lawyers are among the most qualified in the market.

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  • Galdino, Takemi, Ayoub, Salgueiro, Rezende de Almeida, Costa, Faria Advogados has a full grasp of both the factual and legal challenges at hand and is able to formulate clear strategies.

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  • Galdino, Takemi, Ayoub, Salgueiro, Rezende de Almeida, Costa, Faria Advogados provides extensive experience in judicial reorganizations, allowing for anticipation of problems and the pursuit of paths with a higher approval rate in the courts.

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  • Galdino, Takemi, Ayoub, Salgueiro, Rezende de Almeida, Costa, Faria Advogados is distinguished for its expertise in the field, availability and readiness.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Flavio Galdino
    Band 2Flavio Galdino

    Flavio Galdino

    Rio de Janeiro-based partner Flavio Galdino is experienced in representing important players from the energy, investment fund and aviation industries, mainly as debtors. Galdino offers strong skills acting on sophisticated judicial reorganisation proceedings.
    • Flavio Galdino is an excellent lawyer.

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    • Flavio Galdino is extremely well connected. He is a smart and diplomatic operator.

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  • Band 3Eduardo Takemi Kataoka
    Band 3Eduardo Takemi Kataoka

    Eduardo Takemi Kataoka

    Eduardo Takemi Kataoka regularly acts as counsel on judicial reorganisation proceedings, credit recovery and out-of-court restructuring. He is retained by important players from the construction, investment fund and transportation sectors. He is also sought after to conduct reorganisation plans.
    • Eduardo Takemi Kataoka is excellent, offering out-of-the box, creative approaches.

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    • Eduardo Takemi Kataoka is an excellent lawyer. He is especially recognised and respected in the field, so his direct involvement strongly benefits our company.

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  • Band 5Isabel Picot
    Band 5Isabel Picot

    Isabel Picot

    Isabel Picot frequently acts on restructuring and insolvency cases. She has a track record in assisting debtors in high-profile cases and gathers praises for her cross-border work.

    • Isabel Picot is smart and pleasant to work with.

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    • Isabel Picot is an excellent lawyer and team leader.

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