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Mattos Filho

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

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Mattos Filho

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Provided by Mattos Filho

Our renowned expertise and multidisciplinary approach support investors, creditors and debtors in complex restructuring and insolvency cases.

Serving investors, financial institutions, funds and large companies, our team of partners and lawyers is renowned for its excellence in handling complex cases involving financial restructuring, judicial and out-of-court reorganizations, and bankruptcy. We work together with other practices in order to provide highly specialized legal services that meet the specific needs of each client.

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring - Brazil

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Mattos Filho has a respected practice group regularly representing creditors in sophisticated bankruptcy and restructuring mandates. The team is well equipped to assist with judicial restructuring, M&A of distressed assets and debt restructuring proceedings. It's experienced acting as counsel to players from the aviation and construction industries as well as important finance institutions. It's additionally sought after to handle sector-related arbitration and out-of-court restructuring.

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Work Highlights

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  • Mattos Filho advised the Ad hoc group of Azul’s bondholders on all Brazilian aspects of the restructuring of Azul's debt, valued at approximately BRL23 billion.

Strengths

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  • Mattos Filho offers 100% availability and deep knowledge of the legal framework involving the cases.

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  • Mattos Filho is an excellent firm, offering cutting-edge advice and creative problem-solving.

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  • Mattos Filho is a full-service firm, capable of operating in diverse areas with similar strengths, which gives us immense comfort in working side by side. Its lawyers possess extensive technical and practical knowledge of the day-to-day challenges we face and the demands that must be met within typically tight deadlines.

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  • Mattos Filho provides excellent service and customer support. It responds very quickly and has a highly specialised team.

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  • Mattos Filho is distinguished for its technical quality, track record and robust team of lawyers.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Alex Hatanaka
    Alex Hatanaka

    Alex Hatanaka

    Seasoned partner Alex Hatanaka is often retained to assist creditors with judicial restructuring matters, including cross-border mandates. He is also sought after to advise on debt restructuring, DIP loans and sector-related litigation. His client roster includes major corporations from the aviation industry and financial institutions. Hatanaka offers additional capabilities handling liquidation proceedings.

    • Alex Hatanaka is an excellent lawyer and an excellent leader.

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    • Alex Hatanaka delivers excellent work.

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  • Marcelo Sampaio Góes Ricupero
    Marcelo Sampaio Góes Ricupero

    Marcelo Sampaio Góes Ricupero

    Marcelo Sampaio Góes Ricupero is experienced in assisting with a broad range of mandates including DIP loans, debt restructuring and M&A regarding distressed assets. He is also equipped to handle judicial restructuring, representing both creditors and debtors.

    • Marcelo Sampaio Góes Ricupero is an excellent lawyer and partner.

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    • Marcelo Sampaio Góes Ricupero is very responsive and demonstrates a thorough understanding of the case, the legal framework and the client’s needs.

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    • Marcelo Sampaio Góes Ricupero is an exemplary professional.

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  • Frederico Kerr Bullamah
    Frederico Kerr Bullamah

    Frederico Kerr Bullamah

    Frederico Kerr Bullamah is regarded for his distinguished expertise. He is well equipped to deal with sophisticated matters, including DIP loans and both judicial and out-of-court restructuring. Particularly noted for representing clients from the finance sector.

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