Bankruptcy/Restructuring
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The cases of debt restructuring and judicial reorganization in brazil have grown in number and complexity in recent years. Success in these operations requires quick, effective, and creative responses to the difficulties faced by each company and to meet the needs of each of those involved. Solutions must combine proactivity, strategic vision, and risk mitigation, in addition to reconciling the different interests at stake.
With one of the most established reorganization and insolvency practices in Brazil, Machado Meyer acts mainly in defense of the interests of creditors and investors, exploring alternatives and maximizing opportunities.
With experience in coordinating complex, national and international projects, our professionals combine accumulated knowledge in the most different areas of activity, such as banking and financial transactions, structured transactions, operations in regulated sectors, debt restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, and judicial reorganization and insolvency cases in general. This gives us a clearer and more accurate view of each client's needs and helps us anticipate the problems that may arise throughout the case.
Chambers Review
Machado Meyer's prestigious department acts on a wide range of restructuring mandates, representing banks as creditors. The seasoned team regularly acts on debt restructuring, and judicial and out-of-court reorganisation proceedings. Its client roster comprises significant names from the telecommunications, infrastructure and financial institutions. It is also frequently sought after to advise on transactional mandates arising in the context of insolvency.
Work Highlights
- Machado Meyer assisted Bradesco with the judicial restructuring of Calçada Empreendimentos Imobiliários Group.
Strengths
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"They offer really good communication skills and availability, especially considering the amount of work they have. They're very present and are able to handle the most complex cases."
"They're very skilled and are present in big matters".
"Machado Meyer showed impeccable skills not only with their bankruptcy practice but also with a number of other issues."
"They offer really good communication skills and availability, especially considering the amount of work they have. They're very present and are able to handle the most complex cases."
"They're very skilled and are present in big matters".
"Machado Meyer showed impeccable skills not only with their bankruptcy practice but also with a number of other issues."
Notable Practitioners
Renata Martins de Oliveira Amado is praised by clients for having a broad knowledge of insolvency matters and is able to provide advice for both creditors and debtors. Frequently retained by big clients to assist with complex debt restructuring proceedings.
"Very strong, experienced lawyer. Renata has unparalleled technical legal ability in bankruptcy, civil and corporate law matters. She also works hand-in-hand with client throughout the entire case."
"I really like to work with Renata, as she has a strong knowledge of insolvency matters."
Renato Gomes Ribeiro Maggio is an established practitioner with a sound track record of important activity in this arena. He offers diverse expertise ranging from debt restructuring and judicial reorganisation to acquisition of distressed assets.
"Renato's one of the greatest experts in this area in Brazil. He has wide knowledge on judicial reorganisation and brings innovative ideas and
analytical insights to the table."
"He knows how to handle and solve complex situations. Extremely hands-on and a sophisticated, responsive and reliable lawyer. He's possibly the most seasoned in his field of expertise."
"Renato is intelligent, concerned with the client's needs, and a great problem solver."
Adriano Schnur Gabriel Ferreira is often retained by telecommunications companies and financial institutions to assist with judicial restructuring. Ferreira offers additional experience handling debt restructuring matters and the acquisition of assets in the context of restructuring.
Up-and-coming Camilo Gerosa Gomes is a dynamic lawyer with solid experience in the judicial reorganisation area. He has worked with clients in the banking and financing sectors.
"Camilo is a valuable asset in insolvency and banking law. Camilo shows an astute legal mind, an unwavering commitment to excellence and unparalleled expertise in navigating complex matters."
"Camilo is a very sharp lawyer when defending his clients' interests and, at the same time, has the ability to combine different views in order to reach an agreement."
"He's a very good partner. I trust him a lot."
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