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Joel Luís Thomaz Bastos

Joel Luís Thomaz Bastos

Brazil 2026

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Thomaz Bastos, Waisberg, Kurzweil Advogados
 Thomaz Bastos, Waisberg, Kurzweil Advogados

Ranked in 1 practice area

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

Brazil

16 years ranked

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Brazil: Contentious

Practice Areas

Insolvency (bankruptcy/restructuring). Litigation. Arbitration.

Career

Widely recognized in Brazil and other countries as one of the most relevant lawyers in restructuring and bankruptcy, he is also acknowledged by various legal directories as PLC (Practical Law Company), Chambers, Legal 500, Leaders League and Latin Lawyer. In 2006, he won Latin Lawyer’s Deal of the Year Award for leading the renowned case of Parmalat restructuring in Brazil. Joel Thomaz Bastos is a member of honor of the International Who´s Who. Recognized by Chambers and Partners, The Legal 500, Best Lawyers, Leaders League, and Who’s Who Legal.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Brazil: Contentious

Bankruptcy/Restructuring - Brazil

Band 2
Individual Editorial

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.

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Strengths

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  • Joel Luís Thomaz Bastos is an excellent lawyer.

    Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Brazil: Contentious

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

    Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Brazil: Contentious

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