Clients highlight the 'spectacular technical knowledge' of the team at E. Munhoz Advogados, which is frequently engaged in major judicial and extrajudicial restructuring and insolvency proceedings. With a strong following of clients operating in an array of industries, from infrastructure to telecoms,, the department is regularly seen advising on judicial reorganisations, debt refinancings and distressed deals. The group is jointly led by Eduardo Secchi Munhoz and Carolina Machado Letizio Vieira, who are well-regarded for their experience in complex insolvency and debt restructuring matters. Ferdinando Lunardi brings together expertise in corporate law, capital markets and restructurings, while Ana Elisa Laquimia is a key member of the team to note for out-of-court restructuring negotiation.
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Testimonials
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‘The technical quality of the team is very high.'
'Ana Laquimia is recognised for her expertise in restructuring, both in judicial reorganisations (RJ) and extrajudicial (EJ) processes. She is clear in communicating risks and strategies to secure the best terms and conditions for creditors. Known for her proactivity and keen interest in finding solutions, Ana stays consistently updated on changes in local law as well as differences across key foreign jurisdictions.'
‘They are disruptive and have spectacular technical knowledge.'
‘Impeccable work, especially in advising debtors in various insolvency proceedings and highly complex corporate disputes. Extremely qualified and competent team.'
‘It is a very good firm in this area, which always looks for innovative solutions to clients' problems.’
‘Eduardo Munhoz stands out for his ability to express and make his point of view prevail.'
Key clients
- Novonor S.A. (former Odebrecht S.A.)
- Metha S.A. (former OAS)
- PDG Realty S.A.
- XP Investimentos
- COESA S.A.
- ATMA Participações S.A.
- Rossi Residencial S.A.
- Intercement S.A.
- Mover Participações S.A. (former Camargo Correa)
- OEC S.A. (former Odebrecht Construction)
- Moneda Asset Management
- Vontobel Asset Management
Work highlights
Advised the OEC Group on the judicial reorganisation proceeding initiated in Brazil in June 2024 to provide a broad restructuring of its liabilities and operations, involving supplier obligations, contingencies and, mainly, financial liabilities arising from a $3bn bonds issuance related to its 2020 extrajudicial reorganisation proceeding.
Advised Mover Participações S.A. (“Mover”) on restructuring its financial indebtedness that exceeds R$10bn.
Advised the Ad Hoc Group of Bondholders of the Unigel Group in the context of its extrajudicial reorganisation proceeding.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Carolina Machado Letizio Vieira
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Ana Elisa Laquimia
Practice head
Eduardo Secchi Munhoz; Carolina Machado Letizio Vieira
Other key lawyers
Ferdinando Lunardi; Ana Elisa Laquimia; Raphael Maldi Mendes