Guilherme Fontes Bechara
Brazil Guide 2024
Band 3 : Bankruptcy/Restructuring
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55 11 3353 1763Share profile
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About
Provided by Guilherme Fontes Bechara
Practice Areas
Alternative Investments, Litigation and Arbitration, Restructuring and Bankruptcy
Career
Partner in Demarest's Restructuring and Bankruptcy area, Guilherme Fontes Bechara holds a master's degree (LLM) in Corporate Governance and Practice from Stanford University (USA) and in Civil Law from PUC-SP. He concentrates his practice in civil litigation, arbitration and corporate restructuring and has a strong background in bankruptcy and bankruptcy proceedings. His main clients include investment funds, companies from various sectors, as well as local and international financial institutions, focusing on credit recovery, judicial or extrajudicial, credit investments or investment in companies under financial distress.
Professional Memberships
Regional Vice Chair (Latin America/Caribbean) of the Lex Mundi Insolvency, Bankruptcy and Restructuring Practice Group;
Member of TMA (Turnaround Management Association);
Member of INSOL – International Association of Restructuring, Insolvency & Bankruptcy Professionals.
Publications
Author of numerous articles on bankruptcy proceedings, debt restructuring, judicial reorganizations and other relevant topics. More can be found on the Demarest website.
Chambers Review
Brazil: Contentious
Guilherme Fontes Bechara is a highly active player in the bankruptcy and restructuring arena, well regarded by both clients and peers. He is equipped to handle sophisticated matters including DIP financing, liquidations, and judicial and extrajudicial restructuring proceedings.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"He grew in relevance and is a great name within Demarest's team".
"In my opinion, one of the greatest bankruptcy/insolvency lawyers in Latin America."
"Extremely capable and interdisciplinary lawyer, with a focus on insolvency cases."
"He grew in relevance and is a great name within Demarest's team".
"In my opinion, one of the greatest bankruptcy/insolvency lawyers in Latin America."
"Extremely capable and interdisciplinary lawyer, with a focus on insolvency cases."