Noted for its grasp of ‘complex issues’, Pinheiro Neto Advogados’ restructuring and insolvency team is regarded for its capacity to represent major creditors in complex and novel insolvency mandates, including cross-jurisdictional cases. Reflecting the firm’s full-service structure, the department offers support in a range of contentious and non-contentious matters, including large-scale judicial reorganisations, bankruptcy liquidation proceedings, out-of-court negotiated arrangements and distressed deals. The team often represents some of the largest actors in the financial, energy, retail, aviation, telecoms, construction and natural resources industries. The practice includes Giuliano Colombo, whose broad expertise includes judicial and extrajudicial reorganisations, insolvency advice to debtors, creditors, directors and shareholders, and distressed investments. André Moraes Marques is a specialist in debt recovery and renegotiation, and is highly active in corporate reorganisations and bankruptcy proceedings. Thiago Braga Junqueira has advised on restructuring mandates in the construction, energy, telecoms and agribusiness sectors. Carolina Kiyomi Iwamoto is another name to note for high-stakes debt restructurings. Luiz Fernando Valente de Paiva left the firm in December 2023.
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‘Very user friendly. They understand US practice and how it interconnects with Brazilian law. They make themselves available when needed and provide clear and concise responses to inquiries, including with respect to complex issues of law and practice.’
‘My principal contact is Thiago Junqueira.'
Key clients
- EdenRed – Ticket Serviços
- BHP Billiton Brasil Ltda.
- Banco BTG Pactual S.A.
- Amerra Capital Management
- CHS Agronegócio – Indústria e Comércio Ltda.
- CBA – Companhia Brasileira de Alumínio
- Bayer
- Securitas AB
- TIM S.A.
- Paul Hastings LLP(on behalf of Bank of America)
Lawyers
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Next generation partners
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Leading associates
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Other key lawyers
Giuliano Colombo; André Moraes Marques; Thiago Braga Junqueira; Carolina Kiyomi Iwamoto; Fernanda Neves Piva