About

Provided by Pinheiro Neto Advogados

The experience and knowledge amassed from our work in the most prominent restructuring cases in Brazil since the passing of the bankruptcy law in 2005 enable us to design and implement innovative and sophisticated solutions that generate value to our clients involved in corporate restructuring, judicial or extrajudicial reorganization, and bankruptcy liquidation.


We have the support of several other practice areas of our firm (M&A, banking, capital markets, tax, labor, real estate) whose partners and associates are also knowledgeable and experienced in restructuring and insolvency cases spanning a broad range of sectors.


We have solid reputation in advising creditors (including bondholders, official and ad hoc creditor committees, financial institutions and trustees), investors, debtors, shareholders, managers and strategic partners in all types of recapitalization, refinancing, extrajudicial restructuring, structured transactions, judicial and extrajudicial reorganization, bankruptcy liquidation and insolvency-related litigation, including collection and enforcement actions and foreclosure on collateral.


We have acted in several transnational insolvency cases, having advised clients in connection with cases in other jurisdictions, including the United States (Chapter 15 and former section 304 of the US Bankruptcy Act), Australia, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Cayman, Italy, Ireland, the Netherlands, Madeira Island and the United Kingdom.

Chambers Review

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring - Brazil

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Pinheiro Neto Advogados' heavyweight department regularly represents creditors in high-profile bankruptcy and restructuring matters. The seasoned team is well equipped to advise on judicial recovery, acquisition and sale of distressed assets. Its client roster comprises significant players from the pharmaceutical, banking, and energy and natural resources sectors. It is additionally sought after by clients to handle out-of-court restructuring including cross-border issues.

Work Highlights

  • Pinheiro Neto Advogados assisted Banco de La Republica Oriental del Uruguay and EdenRed Group in connection with the court restructuring of Cervejaria Petrópolis, Malteria Oriental and other entities of the Petropolis Group, which has been taking place in Brazil and Uruguay. The matter is valued at approximately BRL5.6 billion.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Giuliano Colombo
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Giuliano Colombo
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Band 1

Giuliano Colombo is a front-running and prestigious practitioner, highly admired by clients. Colombo is particularly noted for being a top-notch restructuring lawyer in Brazil, capable of acting on sophisticated, cross-border matters.

Giuliano Colombo is an excellent lawyer, partner and mediator in negotiations.

André Moraes Marques
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André Moraes Marques
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Band 3

André Moraes Marques is an experienced and respected lawyer, noted for assisting with sophisticated negotiations in cross-border judicial reorganisations. He is skilled in handling sector-related litigation, including cases arising from settlement agreements. Marques is experienced in advising players from the banking and insurance sectors.

André Moraes Marques is always helpful and clear in his explanations.

André Moraes Marques is an excellent lawyer. He is attentive and helpful, with clear communication skills, a unique commercial vision and a deep understanding of our business model, ensuring that his and his team's services are delivered to a high level of excellence.

André Moraes Marques has deep technical knowledge, is pleasant to deal with and offers practical solutions to issues.

Thiago Braga Junqueira
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Thiago Braga Junqueira
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Band 3

Thiago Braga Junqueira is a key lawyer, who regularly receives strong endorsement from clients for his distinguished expertise in bankruptcy and liquidation.

Thiago Braga Junqueira is a distinguished and highly capable lawyer.

Thiago Braga Junqueira is technically skilled and contributes significantly to cases.

Thiago is a brilliant professional.

Carolina Kiyomi Iwamoto
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Carolina Kiyomi Iwamoto
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Band 5

Carolina Kiyomi Iwamoto receives high praises from clients and peers alike. She is particularly known for her activity supporting prominent clients in sophisticated judicial reorganisation proceedings.

Carolina Kiyomi Iwamoto demonstrates superlative technical knowledge, with the ability to lead highly complex cases.

Carolina is a great lawyer. She is technically skilled, available and brings a strategic perspective to each case.

Carolina Kiyomi Iwamoto is an excellent lawyer.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Bankruptcy/Restructuring

Giuliano Colombo
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Giuliano Colombo
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Band 1
André Moraes Marques
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André Moraes Marques
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Band 3
Thiago Braga Junqueira
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Thiago Braga Junqueira
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Band 3
Carolina Kiyomi Iwamoto
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Carolina Kiyomi Iwamoto
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Band 5