Department profile
Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

Brazil Guide 2026 : Brazil


Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown

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About

Provided by Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown

With its global, full-service platform, Tauil & Chequer assists financial institutions, investors and companies with both litigation strategy and transactional solutions, covering bankruptcy proceedings (US Bankruptcy Code Chapters 7 and 11), debt restructuring/workouts and credit recovery.

We focus on enhancing value and avoiding or mitigating adverse effects for banks, funds, investors, purchasers, trustees, shareholders, management and troubled companies in any insolvency-related situation.

We pledge a multidisciplinary approach, aiming to provide the best solution for each situation, looking at both short-term and long-term consequences and drawing on our legal and business experience. We strive to provide proactive, creative and effective solutions in a fast-paced setting.

The team has a well-recognized Litigation practice that advises clients in situations involving insolvency, succession of liabilities and foreclosure. Our lawyers are highly experienced in the restructuring of guarantees, debt renegotiation and issuance of public and private securities, such as debentures, bonds, notes and other instruments, in both domestic and international markets.

The firm is fully capable of guiding clients through investments in distressed situations, as well as in the purchase and sale of distressed assets, and has extensive experience with trustee representation in bankruptcy proceedings.

Chambers Review

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring - Brazil

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For
Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown is a noteworthy full-service firm that assists with a wide range of bankruptcy and restructuring matters. Its client portfolio is composed of significant names from the finance, food, construction and agribusiness sectors. The team is experienced in handling judicial and out-of-court reorganisation proceedings as well as transactions involving distressed assets. The firm also benefits from its international association when assisting foreign creditors.

Work Highlights

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  • Tauil & Chequer Advogados represented Jefferies LLC, as bondholder of Americanas Group, in the recovery of its claim in connection with the group's judicial reorganisation.

Strengths

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  • Tauil & Chequer Advogados is distinguished for its technical excellence.

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  • Its agility in responding to clients' issues and the firm’s broad expertise across all areas of law are Tauil & Chequer Advogados' key distinguishing strengths.

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  • Tauil & Chequer Advogados is very responsive, cooperative and patient. It is always proactive in explaining Brazilian law and case progress.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Liv Machado
    Band 4Liv Machado

    Liv Machado

    Head of the restructuring and bankruptcy department at the firm, Liv Machado is a highly active practitioner, experienced in representing important clients in sophisticated matters, and particularly noted for her advice on judicial recovery proceedings.

    • Liv Machado offers technical knowledge, availability and great proactivity.

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    • Liv Machado has a high level of expertise and the ability to handle complex demands.

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