E. Munhoz Advogados

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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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  • ‘It is a very good firm in this area, which always looks for innovative solutions to clients' problems.’
  • '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.'

Key clients

  • Novonor S.A. (former Odebrecht S.A.)
  • Metha S.A. (former OAS)

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.