Bankruptcy/Restructuring
Brazil Guide 2024 : Brazil
Band 4
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+55 21 2127 4210About
Provided by Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown
With its global, full-service platform, Tauil & Chequer assists financial institutions, investors and companies with both litigation strategy and transactional solutions, covering bankruptcy proceedings (US Bankruptcy Code Chapters 7 and 11), debt restructuring/workouts and credit recovery.
We focus on enhancing value and avoiding or mitigating adverse effects for banks, funds, investors, purchasers, trustees, shareholders, management and troubled companies in any insolvency-related situation.
We pledge a multidisciplinary approach, aiming to provide the best solution for each situation, looking at both short-term and long-term consequences and drawing on our legal and business experience. We strive to provide proactive, creative and effective solutions in a fast-paced setting.
The team has a well-recognized Litigation practice that advises clients in situations involving insolvency, succession of liabilities and foreclosure. Our lawyers are highly experienced in the restructuring of guarantees, debt renegotiation and issuance of public and private securities, such as debentures, bonds, notes and other instruments, in both domestic and international markets.
The firm is fully capable of guiding clients through investments in distressed situations, as well as in the purchase and sale of distressed assets, and has extensive experience with trustee representation in bankruptcy proceedings.
Chambers Review
Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown is a noteworthy full-service firm that assists with a wide range of bankruptcy and restructuring matters. Its client portfolio is composed of significant names from the finance, food, construction and agribusiness sectors. The team is experienced in handling judicial and out-of-court reorganisation proceedings as well as transactions involving distressed assets. The firm also benefits from its international association when assisting foreign creditors.
Work Highlights
- Tauil & Chequer represented the Bank of New Yor Mellon (BNYM) in Samarco Mineração's judicial reorganization proceeding.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They deal with high complex cases and think outside the box."
"Excellent level of service, always diligent and quick to respond."
"The firm is truly committed to handle complex matters in the most effective way possible, bringing excellent results. Its well-organised team offers excellent service levels and responsiveness."
"They deal with high complex cases and think outside the box."
"Excellent level of service, always diligent and quick to respond."
"The firm is truly committed to handle complex matters in the most effective way possible, bringing excellent results. Its well-organised team offers excellent service levels and responsiveness."
Notable Practitioners
Head of the restructuring and bankruptcy department at the firm, Liv Machado is a highly active practitioner, experienced in representing important clients in sophisticated matters, and particularly noted for her advice on judicial recovery proceedings.
"Very competent professional with great knowledge and agility."
"Liv Machado is a competent and attentive lawyer with a lot of confidence in conducting work."
"She has a lot of international knowledge on judicial reorganisation. Because she understands this area from a global perspective and has extensive experience, it's easy to work with her."