Bankruptcy/Restructuring

Eduardo Augusto Mattar is a highly admired practitioner who garners praise from clients and peers alike for his in-depth technical knowledge and solid expertise in this field. He is well equipped to represent clients in the full gamut of complex matters including judicial restructuring matters.

"Eduardo is an outstanding and savvy lawyer, who always knows what strategies to apply depending on the situation. He has a deep technical and commercial understanding of the disputes."

"He's very responsive and sophisticated, always considering the cost-benefit on the decision-making process. He also has good legal knowledge in cross-border restructuring processes."

Beatriz Mazzi is a well-regarded lawyer, who focuses on assisting companies on their judicial restructuring processes. She has worked alongside clients in the energy and agriculture sectors.

"Beatriz is a superstar! She's a terrific lawyer, with great commercial awareness and very good legal knowledge. She's also extremely hard-working and a deft team leader".

Partner Paulo Calil Franco Padis is an established practitioner who joins the numbered ranks this year on the back of strong judicial reorganisation work. He specialises in representing bondholder groups in cross-border cases.

"One of the best bondholder lawyers in the country, who has done incredible work."

"Paulo's skills go beyond the legal and technical ones. He has great understanding of finances and this gives him the capacity to lead complex cross-border restructurings."

"He's a very good lawyer, who has excellent commercial vision and a solid network in the Brazilian legal and business worlds."

Renata Machado Veloso joins the numbered ranking this year, having shown solid work in the bankruptcy area. She has advised many clients in the banking and finance sectors on judicial restructuring cases.

"Renata is a solution-oriented professional. She has great technical knowledge and expertise."

"Renata has deep understanding of the workings of the Brazilian Judiciary's Bankruptcy courts and of the bankruptcy law. Her legal strategies are always well-reasoned."

"Renata is an exceptional restructuring lawyer, with deep knowledge of commercial, business and dispute resolution. She can see the big picture and plan the best strategy in restructuring cases."

Associate-to-watch Guilherme Bergamin de Barros is a strong lawyer in the judicial reorganisation arena. He has been a part of advising counsels of several bondholder groups.

"Guilherme is a go-getter young lawyer. I always find his work to be first-rate. He's brilliant, with a hands-on approach to solving issues."