Thomaz Bastos, Waisberg, Kurzweil Advogados, Bankruptcy/Restructuring | Chambers Brazil Profile

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About

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 has notably advised companies such as Avianca, Raízen and Grupo Virgolino de Oliveira in connection with Chapter 15 proceedings before U.S. courts.

Its client base primarily includes agribusiness and construction groups, financial institutions, investment funds, investors, family offices and retail companies.

Chambers Review

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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.

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Work Highlights

Thomaz Bastos, Waisberg, Kurzweil Advogados represented Sicim Sucursal del Peru, an unsecured creditor of approximately BRL600 million, in the judicial restructuring of the OEC Group.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Thomaz Bastos, Waisberg, Kurzweil Advogados is a very well-structured firm with extensive practical and theoretical knowledge, and qualified professionals who bring legal certainty to deliberations.

Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondent
Brazil

Thomaz Bastos, Waisberg, Kurzweil Advogados offers technical and strategic excellence, with a qualified and experienced team of lawyers.

Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondent
Brazil

Thomaz Bastos, Waisberg, Kurzweil Advogados has extensive experience in successfully handling judicial reorganisation processes, conducting them with extreme competence and technical knowledge, and guiding the client in the best way.

Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondent
Brazil

Thomaz Bastos, Waisberg, Kurzweil Advogados has a highly trained team, with lawyers who are very technically skilled in legal matters but also understand market dynamics and the day-to-day operations of a company, resulting in faster decision-making.

Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondent
Brazil

Thomaz Bastos, Waisberg, Kurzweil Advogados stands out for its ability to articulate comprehensive solutions, providing clients with comprehensive information regarding the judicial and extrajudicial risks of decision-making, both before and after transactions are completed.

Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondent
Brazil

Thomaz Bastos, Waisberg, Kurzweil Advogados is a very well-structured firm with extensive practical and theoretical knowledge, and qualified professionals who bring legal certainty to deliberations.

Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondent
Brazil

Thomaz Bastos, Waisberg, Kurzweil Advogados offers technical and strategic excellence, with a qualified and experienced team of lawyers.

Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondent
Brazil

Thomaz Bastos, Waisberg, Kurzweil Advogados has extensive experience in successfully handling judicial reorganisation processes, conducting them with extreme competence and technical knowledge, and guiding the client in the best way.

Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondent
Brazil

Thomaz Bastos, Waisberg, Kurzweil Advogados has a highly trained team, with lawyers who are very technically skilled in legal matters but also understand market dynamics and the day-to-day operations of a company, resulting in faster decision-making.

Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondent
Brazil

Thomaz Bastos, Waisberg, Kurzweil Advogados stands out for its ability to articulate comprehensive solutions, providing clients with comprehensive information regarding the judicial and extrajudicial risks of decision-making, both before and after transactions are completed.

Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondent
Brazil

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

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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 Waisberg is a strategic thinker. He is a very creative and capable lawyer.

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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 Kurzweil de Oliveira is a valuable business partner, seeking legally sound solutions that are also applicable to clients' daily operations.

Partner Bruno Kurzweil de Oliveira is an intelligent and creative lawyer.

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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 Luís Thomaz Bastos is an excellent lawyer.

Joel Luís Thomaz Bastos offers knowledge, experience and refined technical skill.

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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 Gornati has my full trust. He is a very technical and well-connected lawyer.

6

Herbert Kugler

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Band 6

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 Kugler offers leadership, experience and technical expertise.

Herbert Kugler is an essential partner, presenting tailored solutions to the company's specific needs and always with a strong commercial focus.

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring

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Ivo Waisberg

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Band 1

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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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Band 2

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Gilberto Gornati

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Band 4

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Herbert Kugler

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Band 6

Members

Provided by Thomaz Bastos, Waisberg, Kurzweil Advogados

Adriana Maria Cruz Dias de Oliveira

Bruno Kurzweil de Oliveira

Gilberto Gornati

Herbert Morgenstern Kugler

Joel Luís Thomaz Bastos

Lucas Rodrigues do Carmo

Industries

Provided by Thomaz Bastos, Waisberg, Kurzweil Advogados

agribusiness

construction

family offices

financial institutions

investments funds

investors

retail chains