With a strong following of both debtors and creditors, Souto Correa Advogados handles judicial and extrajudicial reorganisations, bankruptcy and liquidations in a diverse range of industries, most notably agribusiness and technology. Credit recovery and transactions involving distressed assets are other areas of activity for the team, which is led by Gilberto Deon Corrêa Júnior, noted for his ‘extensive experience in judicial recovery’ matters. Luis Felipe Spinelli handles both transactional matters and judicial restructurings, while Rodrigo Tellechea is noted for his strong performance in disputes in this space.
Testimonials
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‘Souto Correa is recognised for its excellence in providing legal services, with a highly qualified and experienced team in judicial recovery. It stands out in the market for its dedication to clients and for offering innovative and effective solutions. Leadership in innovation, especially in the use of advanced technologies to optimise the judicial recovery process.'
‘In the Souto Correa team, Gilberto Deon Corrêa Junior, Luis Felipe Spinelli and Gabriela Mânica stand out for their distinct skills and valued qualities. Gilberto has extensive experience in judicial recovery. He possesses strategic vision and in-depth legal knowledge. Luis finds creative and effective solutions. Proactive approach and ability to think innovatively.'
‘The firm is active in all areas of law and in several capitals in Brazil, with committed employees who deepen their understanding of the company's activities.'
‘Partners at Souto Correa are involved in the day-to-day conduction of the transactions with a resulted-oriented approach that is admired by clients.’
‘Gilberto Correa is hands-on and always available.’
Key clients
- Ecovix Construções Oceânicas S.A.
- International Finance Corporation
- Companhia Paulista de Força e Luz
- Brasil/CT – Comércio e indústria S.A.
- Chinatex Grains and Oils (H.K.) Limited
- GE Energias Renováveis Ltda.
- Agrofel Agro Comercial S.A.
- Adm. Do Brasil Ltda.
- Akzo Nobel Ltda.
- Lenovo Tecnologia (Brasil) Ltda.
- Vibra Agroindustrial S.A.
- Samsung Eletrônicos da Amazônia Ltda.
- Atvos Agroindustrial S.A.
- The Walt Disney Company (Brasil) Ltda.
- BTG Pactual S.A.
- GD Participações S.A.
- Baldo S.A. Comércio Indústria e Exportação
- ICBC do Brasil Banco Múltiplo S.A.
Work highlights
- Defending Group Ecovix on lawsuits resulting from its judicial reorganisation.
- Represented Chinatex in recovering its credit from Cotrijuí, seizing assets, lifting corporate veils, and obtaining injunctions to prevent the suspension of creditor's execution.
- Represented Lenovo Tecnologia (Brasil) Ltda. in the judicial reorganisation of Americanas S.A., B2W Digital Lux S.À.R.L, JSM Global S.À.R.L and ST Importações Ltda.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Gilberto Deon Corrêa Junior