Bankruptcy/Restructuring
Brazil Guide 2024 : Brazil
Band 1
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+55 11 3552-5000About
Provided by Thomaz Bastos, Waisberg, Kurzweil Advogados
As one of the few prominent law firms that represent both debtors and creditors, as well as investors in insolvency and debt restructuring cases, the firm provides professional advice to its clients in all aspects: from the initial discussions and decisions on the strategy to be adopted in each case to the actual preparation and pursuit of the legal steps required to implement it.
The firm gives advice mainly to agribusiness groups, construction groups, financial institutions, investments funds, investors, family offices, and retail chains.
Chambers Review
Thomaz Bastos, Waisberg, Kurzweil Advogados is a much-admired practice group recognised for its prowess acting on complex negotiations with creditors and investors in judicial reorganisations. The team offers a solid track record assisting with credit and debt restructuring, and liquidation and acquisition of distressed assets. Its client portfolio includes domestic and international companies from the aviation, agribusiness, investment fund and real estate sectors.
Work Highlights
- Thomaz Bastos, Waisberg, Kurzweil represented Itaú Asset Management in the context of Lojas Americanas’ filing for judicial restructuring case.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Competent and easy-to-work-with team. They're frank and professional, able to handle highly complex cases. Their client service is exceptional, they have great communicate skills."
"They deliver above-average results. They're hands-on and proactive, always providing us legal reassurance and instilling confidence."
"Their team is very knowledgeable, experienced, and large, which allows them to be fast and thorough with their work. I am very pleased with their service levels and responsiveness."
"Competent and easy-to-work-with team. They're frank and professional, able to handle highly complex cases. Their client service is exceptional, they have great communicate skills."
"They deliver above-average results. They're hands-on and proactive, always providing us legal reassurance and instilling confidence."
"Their team is very knowledgeable, experienced, and large, which allows them to be fast and thorough with their work. I am very pleased with their service levels and responsiveness."
Notable Practitioners
Partner Ivo Waisberg is an acclaimed lawyer, experienced in representing both creditors and debtors in high-profile restructuring mandates. He offers capabilities advising on debt restructuring, credit recovery, and judicial and out-of-court reorganisation.
"Ivo has an academic approach. He's very intelligent and up-to-date."
"He's one of the most prominent players in this field."
Partner Bruno Kurzweil de Oliveira gathers solid recognition from clients in restructuring cases. Oliveira is accomplished at assisting with judicial restructuring, credit recovery and acquisition of distressed assets.
"Bruno is very good and his work is highly commended."
"I like his work a lot. He's one of the best lawyers in this ranking."
"Bruno is a sensational, out-of-the-box lawyer."
Partner Joel Luís Thomaz Bastos is regularly sought after to assist with sophisticated judicial restructuring proceedings representing debtors. He is also retained for his capabilities acting on liquidation and credit recovery mandates.He is experienced in advising players from the investment fund, energy and textile sectors.
Gilberto Gornati is a noteworthy practitioner that consistently receives strong endorsement for his expertise in dealing with complex cases.
"Gilberto is highly technically skilled."
"He is a very intelligent lawyer."
"One of the greatest lawyers I have worked with. Immensely knowledgeable on every matter regarding bankruptcy."
Herbert Kugler is an up-and-coming lawyer growing in this market due to his expertise in judicial reorganisation matters. Frequently sought out by clients from the energy and finance sectors, with a track record representing both creditors and debtors.
Ranked Lawyers at
Thomaz Bastos, Waisberg, Kurzweil Advogados
Brazil
Members
Provided by Thomaz Bastos, Waisberg, Kurzweil Advogados
Adriana Maria Cruz Dias de Oliveira
Herbert Morgenstern Kugler
Lucas Rodrigues do Carmo
Industries
Provided by Thomaz Bastos, Waisberg, Kurzweil Advogados
agribusiness
construction
family offices
financial institutions
investments funds
investors
retail chains