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Bankruptcy/Restructuring

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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.

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring - Brazil

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

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

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  • TWK is assisted Usina Santa Terezinha and related companies on their restructuring proceeding with a matter value of BRL4.4 billion.

Strengths

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TWK have great technical capacity, a robust team and market credibility. They offer clarity in the negotiations and full compliance with what has been agreed.

Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondent
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TWK has in-depth knowledge in restructuring, with good execution and decision-making support for our company. The whole team is top-notch and provides great services.

Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondent
Brazil

In addition to having extreme competence in what they do, TWK has a solid and positive reputation in the market they operate, displaying a highly qualified and assertive team.

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Notable Practitioners

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Ivo Waisberg
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Ivo Waisberg
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Band 1

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 is a lawyer who has outstanding negotiation skills. He also delivers a thorough planning of the judicial recoveries.

Ivo deals with highly complex cases. He is phenomenal, has a very strategic vision and an impressive track record.

Ivo is a leading lawyer in this field. He is a highly relevant figure.

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Bruno Kurzweil de Oliveira
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Bruno Kurzweil de Oliveira
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Band 2

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 brilliant on the technical aspects.

Bruno is a fierce lawyer. He inspires us with his strength.

Bruno is one of the most intelligent partners of his generation. He has above average maturity, humbleness and is very easy to work with.

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Joel Luís Thomaz Bastos
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Joel Luís Thomaz Bastos
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Band 2

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.

Joel is a traditional lawyer who has been in the market for several years. He is highly involved and leads the most complex parts of the cases.

Joel is a very good negotiator and knows how to reach a good deal.

Joel is very active and has a respectable track record in the field.

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Gilberto Gornati
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Gilberto Gornati
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Band 4

Gilberto Gornati is a noteworthy practitioner that consistently receives strong endorsement for his expertise in dealing with complex cases.

Gilberto is highly involved in the cases, being very vocal in the negotiations. He is also a professor and has great communication skills.

Gilberto is our main point of contact. He is a lawyer who has a lot of technical knowledge and a deep understanding of judicial recovery.

Gilberto is a rising partner. He has a flexible approach and knows how to solve complex cases.

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Herbert Kugler
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Herbert Kugler
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Up and Coming

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.

Herbert has high technical and communication skills. He offers a great client service.

Herbert is the partner who holds things together. He is very present and solves most of our cases.

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Ranked Lawyers at
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Bankruptcy/Restructuring
Ivo Waisberg
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Ivo Waisberg
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Band 1
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Bruno Kurzweil de Oliveira
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Bruno Kurzweil de Oliveira
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Band 2
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Joel Luís Thomaz Bastos
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Joel Luís Thomaz Bastos
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Band 2
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Gilberto Gornati
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Gilberto Gornati
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Band 4
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Herbert Kugler
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Herbert Kugler
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Up and Coming
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Members

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Adriana Maria Cruz Dias de Oliveira

Herbert Morgenstern Kugler

Lucas Rodrigues do Carmo

Industries

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agribusiness

construction

family offices

financial institutions

investments funds

investors

retail chains