Recommended for its ‘in-depth knowledge’, Mattos Filho’s restructuring and insolvency team acts for a range of creditors and investors in judicial reorganisations, most recently proceedings in the retail, telecoms, mining and financial industries, out-of-court restructurings, as well as transactions in the context of insolvencies. The latter is a key area of focus for Marcelo Ricupero, who has a wealth of experience in debt restructurings and distressed deals. Alex Hatanaka is proficient in disputes relating to the financial sector and capital markets. Additionally, Frederico Kerr Bullamah is highly active in matters involving debt restructurings, and Stefano Motta is noted for his ‘huge command of legal issues’ in the context of bankruptcy proceedings, out-of-court reorganisations and credit recovery.
Testimonials
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‘In-depth knowledge, pragmatism in solutions, quick feedback.'
‘Reputable, experience in other similar cases, quality in preliminary versions of draft contracts.'
‘What gives this firm an unparalleled distinction lies not only in the meticulous selection of its professionals, which goes far beyond technical skills, but also in the unique approach with which each client is treated, demonstrating a concern for looking beyond the obvious. The quality of the service provided here transcends the ordinary, reaching a level of excellence rarely seen.'
‘Stefano Motta stands out in the team for his deep commitment and readiness to seek solutions, as well as a remarkable resilience in not conforming to the obvious, seeking instead innovative paths to resolution of problems.'
‘Senior lawyers, deep knowledge and problem-solving capabilities ’
‘The practice is extremely international, both in terms of the lawyers' ability to function in other language and in terms of their availability to understand overseas legal systems and the needs of overseas clients.’
‘Alex Hatanaka and Stefano Motta both display a huge command of legal issues and also dispense the highest quality of business advice and commercial judgment. Their expertise and authority in their field is very obvious.'
Key clients
- CAOA Group
- Americanas S.A.
- Banco Citibank
- Visa do Brasil Empreendimentos Ltda.
- GOL Linhas Aéreas S.A.
- Clave Capital Holding Ltda.
- BTG Pactual
- Cleartech Ltda.
- SBA Communications
- Great Panther Mining Limited and Mina Tucano
- Enforce Group
- Mondelez Brasil Ltda.
- Administradora Geral de Estacionamentos S.A. (Indigo)
- Sodexo do Brasil Comercial S.A.
- Clealco Açúcar e Álcool S.A.
- Planner Corretora de Valores
- Novonor
- Angra Partners
- Constellation Group
- BHP
- Quadra Capital
- Safra Special Situations
- Banco Bradesco
- Swiss Re Corporate Solutions Brasil Seguros
- Novo Banco S.A.
- Banco BMG S.A.
- Qatar Airways
- Austral Seguradora S.A.
- Oi Móvel S.A.
- Banco Santander
- Banco Itaú S.A.
Work highlights
- Advised the estate of Mr. Carlos Andrade and the CAOA Group on the negotiations of a R$440m agreement with the bankrupt estate of Banco Santos; and a settlement with Invest Santos.
- Represented Americanas in several fronts of its judicial reorganieation, such as the assets sales conducted under the reorganiwation plan; and the issuance of new debt in accordance with the plan.
- Acted for GOL Linhas Aéreas S.A., formerly known as VRG Linhas Aéreas S.A., in the lawsuit to annul an arbitration award that recognised an accounting fraud related to the sale of shares issued by VRG Linhas Aéreas S.A; and in matters related to the Chapter 11 filed by Matlinpatterson Global Opportunities Partners II L.P., along with several affiliates, before the Southern District of New York, in order to terminate litigation ongoing in Brazil.