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Tepedino, Berezowski e Poppa Advogados

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

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Tepedino, Berezowski e Poppa Advogados

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With a greater focus on corporate issues (in the broadest sense), we understand that our expertise is to litigate in general, and not in specific niches.

The firm has a group of 17 lawyers working with special emphasizes in execution, restructuring and bankruptcy proceedings, as well as in debt restructuring negotiations, special situations, consultancy to clients in the acquisition of claims and pre-litigious matters regarding this practice area. 

The firm historically acts on behalf of creditors, notably banks, investment funds and other financial institutions, although - more recently - we have been acting also on behalf of debtors.

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring - Brazil

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
Tepedino, Berezowski e Poppa Advogados' noteworthy team is regularly retained to advise on restructuring disputes. Clients benefit from the firm's solid track record acting on litigation matters to assist with credit recovery and judicial and extrajudicial reorganisations. The firm has an impressive client portfolio that features players from the agribusiness, investment fund and financial sectors.
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Work Highlights

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  • Tepedino, Berezowski e Poppa Advogados represented Orion-E as creditor and Triennale as shareholder in the out-of-court reorganisation of Armco Group. The matter is valued at approximately BRL350 million.

Strengths

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  • Tepedino, Berezowski e Poppa Advogados stands out for its consistent technical excellence, agility in handling cases and the team's constant availability. A key differentiator is the direct involvement of senior partners, who have in-depth knowledge of all aspects of the processes and actively participate in defining strategy, ensuring a high level of quality and alignment at every stage.

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  • The main highlights of the firm are the quality of its communication with clients, clearly demonstrating the key points and risks of each possible strategic path, providing a legal framework aligned with the proposed operational design. In addition, it is extremely effective, precise and achieves extremely fast results.

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  • What truly sets Tepedino, Berezowski e Poppa Advogados apart is its absolutely proactive stance. It anticipates risks, monitors potential contingencies and proposes solutions before any impasse materialises. This preventative attitude ensures constant legal security for clients.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Bruno Poppa
    Bruno Poppa

    Bruno Poppa

    Bruno Poppa is experienced in representing both creditors and debtors in judicial restructuring mandates. Poppa is also sought after by clients to assist with disputes arising from bankruptcy, extrajudicial reorganisation and enforcement proceedings. He regularly represents banks and players from the infrastructure sector.

    • Bruno Poppa has a strong capacity to serve clients. He masters the complex issues of each case and is able to help clients organise them in the best way possible, aligning his procedural work in the competent courts with the client's commercial expectations.

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    • Bruno Poppa provides an outstanding level of service. He is extremely hands-on, always available and explains complex issues in clear and practical terms. His sophistication is evident in the way he designs strategies.

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    • Bruno Poppa stands out for his combination of technical excellence, in-depth legal knowledge and active involvement in the management of cases. He is our primary lawyer for strategic guidance, given the confidence and consistency of his analyses.

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  • José Eduardo Tavanti Júnior
    José Eduardo Tavanti Júnior

    José Eduardo Tavanti Júnior

    Up-and-coming José Eduardo Tavanti Júnior keeps receiving strong recognition from clients of his technicity and knowledge about restructuring matters.

    • José Eduardo demonstrates exceptional technical knowledge, offering practical and efficient solutions for his clients.

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    • José Eduardo Tavanti Júnior possesses great technical expertise in handling complex issues. His legal recommendations are always well-founded, highlighting risks and aligning expectations with the client.

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    • José Eduardo Tavanti Júnior is an exceptional lawyer, with excellent knowledge of the law and the judiciary, as well as great common sense and judgement. He is able to assist his client with any legal matter and is always very available.

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