About

Provided by BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão

Our team has extensive experience in business insolvencies and special situations, representing debtors, shareholders, creditors and investors from Brazil and other countries in litigationadvisory matters, and restructuring negotiations.

We act both in strictly domestic matters and in transnational situations that involve interaction with professionals from other jurisdictions and different legal systems. And our experience has shown us that while a high degree of specialization in insolvency law is a basic requirement, providing legal support in the context of a business in crisis involves various areas of the law. A multidisciplinary approach is needed to achieve the best solutions, which only a full-service law firm with BMA’s range of expertise can deliver.

  • Judicial and extrajudicial reorganizations

  • Distressed M&A 

  • Special situations 

  • Crisis management 

  • Too-big-to-fail cases 

  • New money and DIP financing 

  • Wind-downs

  • Bank insolvencies 

  • Strategic consultations and opinions 

  • Debt recovery and asset tracing 

  • Claims analysis and preparation of investment structures 

  • Tax planning 

  • Representation of debts, shareholders, members of management, and investment funds

  • Representation of trustees, court-appointed administrators and insolvency administrator

  • Representation of local and foreign financial institutions, receivables funds, bondholders, hedge funds, debenture holders and debenture trustees 

  • Representation of strategic suppliers 

  • Representation of creditors’ committees and ad hoc groups 

Chambers Review

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring - Brazil
2
Band 2
What the Team is Known For

BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão is a much-admired full-service firm equipped to represent both creditors and debtors in sophisticated mandates. It is often recognised for its prowess in the negotiation of major judicial reorganisation proceedings. The team is equipped to assist with liquidation, out-of-court restructuring and transactional matters related to distressed assets. Its client roster comprises key players from the telecommunications, construction and natural resources industries as well as international financial institutions.

Work Highlights

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  • BMA advised the soccer club Cruzeiro Esporte Clubeon its judicial reorganisation proceeding.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Sérgio Savi
3
Sérgio Savi
3
Band 3

Sérgio Savi is an experienced lawyer in the restructuring arena, well regarded for his experience handling high-profile judicial reorganisations. He offers additional capabilities assisting with liquidation and out-of-court restructuring proceedings.

"Sergio understands the clients' needs easily. He's been in several complex insolvency cases and is recognised for his work."

"Sergio is a superstar. Technically sound and commercially savvy."

Eduardo Guimarães Wanderley
4
Eduardo Guimarães Wanderley
4
Band 4

Eduardo Guimarães Wanderley is skilled at handling liquidation proceedings and judicial restructuring, mainly representing creditors. He is frequently sought out by important clients in several industries including mining, aviation and finance.

"Eduardo is a creative lawyer and has the ability to find good solutions."

"He's a good lawyer who's been growing in the market".

Luciana Celidonio
4
Luciana Celidonio
4
Band 4

Luciana Celidonio is a key lawyer in the bankruptcy and restructuring arena, receiving strong endorsement from clients for hands-on approach and high-quality work.

"Luciana is one of Brazil's best lawyers in the field. She's very skilled and has high technical quality."

"She's the lawyer you want by your side in a litigious dispute involving judicial reorganisation. She manages to be strategic but also understands the details and nuances of the case."

Ranked Lawyers at
BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring

Sérgio Savi
3
Sérgio Savi
3
Band 3
Eduardo Guimarães Wanderley
4
Eduardo Guimarães Wanderley
4
Band 4
Luciana Celidonio
4
Luciana Celidonio
4
Band 4

Members

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