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‘Demarest is one of the most renowned restructuring and insolvency firms in the country. The team is made up of experts, who have in-depth technical knowledge of topics related to the area.'
‘Guilherme Fontes Bechara is one of the best restructuring and insolvency lawyers in the country. Despite all the volume of clients and work he has, Guilherme serves us quickly, simply and efficiently, as if we were the only clients.’
‘Firm with enormous tradition and expertise in matters of a contentious and insolvency nature. Under the leadership of partner Guilherme Fontes Bechara, he has worked on large transactions and judicial recovery processes. Represents traditional and relevant debtors, investors and creditors in the market.’
‘Guilherme Fontes Bechara is the practice leader and is highly qualified. Proactive, seeks innovative and safe solutions for the client. Actively participates in judicial recovery and litigation processes, as well as in complex extrajudicial negotiations and restructuring in general.'
Key clients
- Everis Spain, SLU
- Brookfield Asset Management
- SKY Serviços de Banda Larga
- Quadra Capital
- Roca Group
- Carlisle Fluid Technologies
- Jive Investments
- Banco Modal
- Credit Agricole Corporate Investment Bank (and affiliates)
- LATAM Airlines Group
Work highlights
- Advised Greenwood as a commercial partner in the context of Grupo Jari’s judicial reorganisation proceeding.
- Advised COFACE on the judicial reorganisation proceeding of Americanas.
- Assisted Hill International with the liquidation proceedings of Brazilian subsidiaries owned by the client in Brazil.
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Practice head
Guilherme Fontes Bechara