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Fábio Yanitchkis Couto

Fábio Yanitchkis Couto

Brazil 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

About

Provided by Pinheiro Guimarães

Brazil: Transactional

Practice Areas

Fábio Yanitchkis Couto is a senior partner of Pinheiro Guimarães who is recognized as one of the leading lawyers in banking and finance, corporate finance and M&A in Brazil. Additionally, Fabio's continued practice, especially in structured finance transactions and acquisition of non-performing loans, resulted in him being involved in some of the most significant debt restructuring transactions in Brazil. Fabio is known for his ability to deal with complex collateral and funding structures and his creativity to find solutions around obstacles presented by clients. Fabio has an LLM from The University of Chicago Law School and is admitted to practice also in New York.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Brazil: Transactional

Banking & Finance - Brazil

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

Fábio Yanitchkis Couto has developed a noted practice often advising on structured finance and the acquisition of non-performing loans.

Chambers Brazil: Regions

Corporate/Commercial: Rio de Janeiro - Brazil

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Partner Fábio Yanitchkis Couto is noted for his practice in banking and finance, advising companies on loans and note issuances.

Strengths

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  • Fábio Yanitchkis Couto is remarkably creative in structuring solutions for complex demands.

    Banking & FinanceChambers Brazil: Transactional
  • Fábio Couto is one of the best lawyers for complex and structured transactions.

    Corporate/Commercial: Rio de JaneiroChambers Brazil: Regions
  • Fábio Couto is business-oriented and approachable.

    Corporate/Commercial: Rio de JaneiroChambers Brazil: Regions

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Brazil

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