Marcelo Sampaio Góes Ricupero, Brazil

Ranked in 2 Practice Areas

Band 3

Corporate/M&A

Brazil

13 Years Ranked

Band 4

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

Brazil

9 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides

Global 2025

About

Provided by Marcelo Sampaio Góes Ricupero

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.

Languages Spoken

English;

Portuguese;

Education

Universidade de São Paulo (USP)

Bachelor of Laws

Universidade de São Paulo (USP)

Specialization in Securities Law

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.

Languages Spoken

English and Portuguese.

Education

Universidade de São Paulo (USP)

Bachelor of Laws

Universidade de São Paulo (USP)

Specialization in Securities Law

Chambers Review

Provided by 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

He is quite knowledgeable and diligent. He is also a good negotiator with a poised and balanced posture. He understands the client and the client's business very well.

Corporate/M&A respondent
Brazil: Transactional

I was always supported by him at critical and stressful times. He advised us with care and gave us the priority we needed.

Corporate/M&A respondent
Brazil: Transactional

Marcelo Ricupero is a hard-working lawyer who has an extensive track record, and is tranquil when dealing with complex situations.