LAWYER PROFILE

Guilherme Fontes Bechara

Brazil 2026

Demarest Advogados

Ranked in 1 practice area

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

Brazil

7 years ranked

About

Provided by Demarest Advogados

Brazil: Contentious

Practice Areas

Alternative Investments, Litigation and Arbitration, Restructuring and Bankruptcy

Career

Partner in Demarest's Restructuring and Bankruptcy area, Guilherme Fontes Bechara holds a master's degree (LLM) in Corporate Governance and Practice from Stanford University (USA) and in Civil Law from PUC-SP. He concentrates his practice in civil litigation, arbitration and corporate restructuring and has a strong background in bankruptcy and bankruptcy proceedings. His main clients include investment funds, companies from various sectors, as well as local and international financial institutions, focusing on credit recovery, judicial or extrajudicial, credit investments or investment in companies under financial distress.

Professional Memberships

Regional Vice Chair (Latin America/Caribbean) of the Lex Mundi Insolvency, Bankruptcy and Restructuring Practice Group;

Member of TMA (Turnaround Management Association);

Member of INSOL – International Association of Restructuring, Insolvency & Bankruptcy Professionals.

Publications

Author of numerous articles on bankruptcy proceedings, debt restructuring, judicial reorganizations and other relevant topics. More can be found on the Demarest website.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Brazil: Contentious

Bankruptcy/Restructuring - Brazil

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Guilherme Fontes Bechara is a highly active player in the bankruptcy and restructuring arena, well regarded by both clients and peers. He is equipped to handle sophisticated matters including DIP financing, liquidations, and judicial and extrajudicial restructuring proceedings.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Guilherme Fontes Bechara is an excellent attorney. He consistently identifies key risks and provides thoughtful, creative solutions for mitigating them.
Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Brazil: Contentious
Guilherme Fontes Bechara is always available and responsive to our needs. He provides impeccable client care and has the unique ability to navigate various areas of law, bringing a multidisciplinary perspective to transactions.
Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Brazil: Contentious
Guilherme Fontes Bechara offers extensive sector knowledge and a business-oriented approach.
Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Brazil: Contentious
Guilherme Fontes Bechara is quick, practical, intelligent and efficient.
Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Brazil: Contentious
Guilherme is an exceptional lawyer. Beyond his profound legal knowledge, he possesses vast market knowledge and, most importantly, an understanding of our business, executing services efficiently and focusing on the issues that are important to us. Furthermore, Guilherme is helpful, attentive, and creative in solving problems and assisting us with any and all matters. These qualities make him a trusted adviser and an important business partner for our company.
Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Brazil: Contentious