Domestic and international clients from an array of industries, including financial services, technology and retail, regularly turn to Lefosse Advogados for its strong track record in insolvency mandates requiring a range of contentious and non-contentious expertise. The practice is adept at representing creditors, debtors and investors in complex judicial restructuring proceedings, extrajudicial negotiations and distressed transactions. Practice leader Roberto Zarour handles a mix of debt restructuring, financing and capital markets deals.  Fábio Rosas has substantial experience in judicial and extrajudicial reorganisations, often acting for creditors, lenders and investors. José Luis de Rosa is especially active in distressed asset transactions in the context of insolvencies; Felipe Camara also focuses on non-contentious matters.

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Key clients

  • Lojas Marisa S.A.
  • Gol Linhas Aéreas S.A.
  • Estaleiro Atlântico Sul
  • Itau Unibanco
  • Fundo Garantidor de Crédito
  • Banco Citibank Brasil S.A.
  • Tenda S.A.
  • Landesbank Baden-Wuerttemberg
  • American Tower
  • Caixa Econômica Federal
  • Morgan Stanley
  • ScanSource Brasil S.A.
  • IHS Brasil Cessão de Infraestrutura S.A.

Work highlights

  • Engaged by Morgan Stanley to advise on possible measures to negotiate with Light and recover the credit arising from derivative agreements.
  • Represented Lojas Marisa in renegotiating its debt with financial institutions and suppliers.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Roberto Zarour

Other key lawyers

Fábio Rosas, José Luis de Rosa, Felipe Camara, Renan Zing