Thomas Benes Felsberg
Brazil Guide 2024
Band 1 : Bankruptcy/Restructuring
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Thomas Felsberg is the Founding Partner of Felsberg Advogados and a global reference in the area of insolvency and debt restructuring. Recognized by publications such as Latin Lawyer, Chambers and Partners, The Legal 500, and Leaders League as one of Brazil’s leading insolvency lawyers, Thomas was a member of the committees responsible for the drafting of the current Business Restructuring and Insolvency Law in Brazil. He is the first Latin American lawyer to receive the Global Restructuring Review’s Lifetime Achievement Award, for his work in restructuring and insolvency with respect to Brazilian and foreign companies, in June 2019. He was also presented by Chambers and Partners with their inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award, Brazil, on 31 March 2022 and by the International Insolvency Institute with their Founders Award in September 2022.
Chambers Review
Brazil: Contentious
Founding partner Thomas Benes Felsberg continues to receive praise for his outstanding track record of advice in the bankruptcy and restructuring arena. He offers impressive expertise in assisting both creditors and debtors with high-profile restructuring mandates, including judicial and extrajudicial cases. He possesses additional capabilities in handling DIP loans, debt restructuring and payment.
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Provided by Chambers
"Thomas has an incredible background in this field."
"He is a reference, without a doubt."
"A very strong name and very respected abroad."
"Thomas has an incredible background in this field."
"He is a reference, without a doubt."
"A very strong name and very respected abroad."
Articles, highlights and press releases
7 items provided by Felsberg Advogados
Founding Partner of Felsberg Advogados receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Thomas Felsberg was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the inaugural Chambers Brazil Awards dinner held on 31 March 2022 in São Paulo.
Advised by Felsberg Advogados, Grupo Moreno pays off creditors, ending judicial reorganization
With funds from two sources of financing, the Group anticipates payment of its debt in the amount of BRL 1 billion and exits the recovery plan approved one year ago
Renova Energia agrees to sell 51% of Brasil PCH to Mubadala
BRL 1.1 billion sale will enable Renova Energia to repay DIP Financing and invest in Alto Sertão III Phase A
Renova Energia obtains DIP Financing for Wind Power Project Alto Sertão III Phase A
DIP Financing will allow the completion of Alto Sertão III Phase A
Judicial Reorganization Plan of Grupo Moreno is Approved
Grupo Moreno, a sugar and ethanol group founded in the 1970s and comprising three plants in the state of São Paulo, finally had its judicial reorganization plan approved by creditors and ratified by the court, after more than a year of negotiations and meetings, much of which occurred in the midst o
Court Approves Judicial Reorganization Plan of Renova Group
Majority of Creditors accepted a proposal to settle the debt, which is around BRL 3.1 billion, of which approximately BRL 1.5 billion is with banks and BRL 1 billion is intercompany (CGII and CEMIG).
Ambassador Sergio Amaral rejoins Felsberg Advogados
Upon returning from Washington, where he served as Ambassador of Brazil to the United States for almost three years, Sergio Amaral has rejoined Felsberg Advogados as a counselor. He previously was also Ambassador of Brazil to the United Kingdom and France.
Founding Partner of Felsberg Advogados receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Thomas Felsberg was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the inaugural Chambers Brazil Awards dinner held on 31 March 2022 in São Paulo.
Advised by Felsberg Advogados, Grupo Moreno pays off creditors, ending judicial reorganization
With funds from two sources of financing, the Group anticipates payment of its debt in the amount of BRL 1 billion and exits the recovery plan approved one year ago
Renova Energia agrees to sell 51% of Brasil PCH to Mubadala
BRL 1.1 billion sale will enable Renova Energia to repay DIP Financing and invest in Alto Sertão III Phase A
Renova Energia obtains DIP Financing for Wind Power Project Alto Sertão III Phase A
DIP Financing will allow the completion of Alto Sertão III Phase A
Judicial Reorganization Plan of Grupo Moreno is Approved
Grupo Moreno, a sugar and ethanol group founded in the 1970s and comprising three plants in the state of São Paulo, finally had its judicial reorganization plan approved by creditors and ratified by the court, after more than a year of negotiations and meetings, much of which occurred in the midst o
Court Approves Judicial Reorganization Plan of Renova Group
Majority of Creditors accepted a proposal to settle the debt, which is around BRL 3.1 billion, of which approximately BRL 1.5 billion is with banks and BRL 1 billion is intercompany (CGII and CEMIG).
Ambassador Sergio Amaral rejoins Felsberg Advogados
Upon returning from Washington, where he served as Ambassador of Brazil to the United States for almost three years, Sergio Amaral has rejoined Felsberg Advogados as a counselor. He previously was also Ambassador of Brazil to the United Kingdom and France.
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