Bankruptcy/Restructuring
Brazil Guide 2024 : Brazil
Band 3
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+55 11 3147 7600About
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.
Our main services
- Investments in distressed assets and debt
- Creditor representation
- Strategic assistance to debtors
Chambers Review
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.
Work Highlights
- Mattos Filho represented SBA Brasil Torres in Oi Group's second judicial reorganization.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Excellent law firm that delivers high-quality work. Their big, multidisciplinary team is highly knowledgeable about restructuring and is always available."
"I respect their work a lot. They have plenty of knowledge on equity restructuring and bring a lot of credibility to the table."
"Overall, an excellent, commercially-savvy team that knows a lot about restructuring and handles highly complex cases. Their lawyers communicate easily and are always available."
"Excellent law firm that delivers high-quality work. Their big, multidisciplinary team is highly knowledgeable about restructuring and is always available."
"I respect their work a lot. They have plenty of knowledge on equity restructuring and bring a lot of credibility to the table."
"Overall, an excellent, commercially-savvy team that knows a lot about restructuring and handles highly complex cases. Their lawyers communicate easily and are always available."
Notable Practitioners
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.
"I really appreciate his proactivity. He kept us updated about every novelty on the process, always providing his analysis. Great work."
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.
"He comes from a M&A background and has been delivering a really good work in the restructuring sector."
"He's excellent for highly complex M&A cases that happen during restructuring."
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.
Ranked Lawyers at
Mattos Filho
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