LAWYER PROFILE

Marcelo Sampaio Góes Ricupero

Brazil 2026

Mattos Filho

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Corporate/M&A

Brazil

14 years ranked

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

Brazil

10 years ranked

About

Provided by Mattos Filho

Brazil: Contentious

Practice Areas

Corporate/M&A; Restructuring and Insolvency;

Career

Marcelo advises domestic and foreign clients in M&A transactions, investments via private equity funds and acquisitions of distressed assets.

His practice also includes representing investors, creditors and debtors in complex debt restructurings. Marcelo previously worked as a foreign associate at the New York office of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom.

Education

Universidade de São Paulo (USP)

Bachelor of Laws

Universidade de São Paulo (USP)

Specialization in Securities Law

Languages Spoken

English;

Portuguese;

Brazil: Transactional

Practice Areas

Corporate / M&A; Restructuring & Insolvency;

Career

Marcelo advises domestic and foreign clients in M&A transactions, investments via private equity funds and acquisitions of distressed assets.

Education

Universidade de São Paulo (USP)

Bachelor of Laws

Universidade de São Paulo (USP)

Specialization in Securities Law

Languages Spoken

English;

Portuguese;

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Brazil: Transactional

Corporate/M&A - Brazil

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Marcelo Sampaio Góes Ricupero represents significant clients, especially from the energy sector, including private and listed companies. He is experienced in handling high-value transactions, as well as complex corporate reorganisations.

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Chambers Brazil: Contentious

Bankruptcy/Restructuring - Brazil

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Marcelo Sampaio Góes Ricupero is experienced in assisting with a broad range of mandates including DIP loans, debt restructuring and M&A regarding distressed assets. He is also equipped to handle judicial restructuring, representing both creditors and debtors.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Marcelo Sampaio Góes Ricupero is always consistent, on-time and provides highly technical work.
Corporate/M&AChambers Brazil: Transactional
Marcelo Sampaio Góes Ricupero is an excellent lawyer and partner.
Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Brazil: Contentious
Marcelo Sampaio Góes Ricupero is very responsive and demonstrates a thorough understanding of the case, the legal framework and the client’s needs.
Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Brazil: Contentious
Marcelo Sampaio Góes Ricupero is an exemplary professional.
Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Brazil: Contentious