Latin America - Brazil

Sergio Bermudes Advogados

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Rated by clients as ‘a reference in the area of litigation, bankruptcy and restructuring’, Sergio Bermudes Advogados fields a robust contentious practice that regularly assists debtor and creditor clients in judicial recovery proceedings. The group is often involved in major cases, as demonstrated by its advice to Citibank which has R$600m in credit with Latam Airlines. Rio de Janeiro-based practice head Marcelo Lamego Carpenter brings nearly 30 years’ restructuring experience to the table. Devoted to judicial restructuring and arbitration, Ricardo Loretti Henrici has handled a multitude of proceedings in the energy and natural resources sectors. Other key names include Frederico Ferreira, Eric Cerante Pestre and Thaís Vasconcellos de Sá, all of whom regularly assist debtors, creditors and investors in contentious bankruptcy and restructuring mandates.

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Testimonials

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  • 'The Sergio Bermudes law firm is a reference in the area of litigation, bankruptcy and restructuring. I consider it one of the best in these areas. Marcelo Carpenter stands out.'

Key clients

  • Bradesco
  • Banco do Brasil
  • Santander
  • BTG Pactual
  • JP Morgan
  • Citibank
  • York Global Finance Fund
  • Grupo Globo
  • Aurelius Investments
  • EBX/Grupo X
  • Sete Brasil
  • Grupo João Fortes
  • Vale

Work highlights

  • Representing Citibank, which has R$600 million in credit with Latam Airlines.
  • Acting for João Fortes Engenharia and its 60 subsidiaries in its judicial restructuring.
  • Advising Citibank, which has R$270m in credit with Renova Energia.

Lawyers

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Marcelo Lamego Carpenter