Pinheiro Guimarães’ Rio de Janeiro-based insolvency and restructuring practice is a go-to for judicial restructuring and debt refinancing matters, with a client base that includes both domestic and international creditors. The practice is jointly led by Gustavo Mota Guedes and Guilherme Vaz, both of whom are well regarded for their expertise in bankruptcy and restructuring proceedings. Sérgio Ramos Yoshino is also a key contact, particularly noted for his experience in distressed asset and debt restructuring transactions.
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Key clients
- Itaú Unibanco S.A.
- Companhia Siderurgica Nacional S.A.
- Itaú BBA S.A.
- Banco Santander S.A.
- Vórtx DTVM
- Banco Votorantim S.A.
- Empresa de Energia São Manoel S.A.
- International Finance Corporation
- Stallone Investments Group S.A.
- Quadra Gestão de Recursos Ltda.
- Elera Renováveis
- Vale S.A.
Work highlights
Represented Itaú Unibanco S.A., one of the main financial creditors, in the judicial reorganisation of Lojas Americanas S.A.
Represented Itaú Unibanco S.A., one of the main financial creditors, in the judicial reorganisation of Light S.A. (Holding) and extension of effects to the concessionaires of electric power Light Serviços de Eletricidade S.A. and Light Energia S.A.
Assists Abra Group Limited ("Abra Group"), as Brazilian counsel, with the Chapter 11 proceeding of Gol Linhas Aéreas S.A. and other companies of its economic group.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Gustavo Mota Guedes; Guilherme Vaz Leal da Costa
Other key lawyers
Sergio Ramos Yoshino