Track record: Well-regarded bankruptcy team singled out for its successful track record advising financial institutions and companies on strategic bankruptcy mandates. Noted for its strength advising on judicial and extrajudicial reorganizations, corporate liquidation and the buying and selling of distressed assets. Highly sought out for its expertise representing key names from the agribusiness and finance sectors. 

Team & differentiation: Based out of São Paulo, the firm’s bankruptcy department consists of 10 lawyers and is led by experienced partners Fernando Bilotti and Vivian Bernardino. Mr. Bilotti has over 15 years of experience advising on corporate restructuring and credit recovery cases, whilst Ms. Bernardino has been practicing sector-related litigation for 13 years and was recently promoted to partner. 

Track record: Flourishing practice noted for its adept counsel to both debtors and creditors involved in complex judicial and extrajudicial reorganizations, bankruptcies and liquidations. Additionally well-equipped to handle debt restructuring and credit recovery mandates. The team’s impressive client portfolio includes major local and global organizations such as International Finance Corporation, Ecovix Group and TAM Linhas Aéreas. 

Team & differentiation: Founded in 2013, Souto Correa Advogados has offices in São Paulo, Porto Alegre, Rio de Janeiro, and Brasília. The firm’s bankruptcy department counts on 11 highly qualified attorneys, with the practice recently witnessing the promotion of Diego Squeff Fries to partner.