Lollato Lopes Rangel Ribeiro Advogados is sought by clients for its expertise in both contentious and non-contentious matters, including insolvency proceedings and judicial restructurings, most notably in the sports sector. Felipe Lollato heads the Florianópolis team, while Tiago Lopes oversees the São Paulo-based group.

Salomão Advogados‘ restructuring practice is sought after by clients for its breadth of expertise in judicial and extrajudicial restructuring matters, advising clients on a number of recovery, bankruptcy and litigation matters; Luis Felipe Salomão Filho, Rodrigo Cunha Mello Salomão and Rodrigo Cotta are key contacts.

The restructuring and insolvency practice at BMA Advogados is highly regarded for its expertise in both contentious and non-contentious matters, serving as a trusted adviser for creditors, debtors (including listed companies), shareholders and investors. The team is well positioned to advise on a wide array of matters, ranging from court-supervised insolvency proceedings to out-of-court restructuring and special situations. Sergio Savi, known for his skills in distressed asset sales and restructurings, oversees the practicethat also benefits from the expertise of Eduardo G. Wanderley, who specialises in judicial restructurings, cross-border insolvencies, distressed deals, and liquidations, and Luciana Celidonio, who regularly handles matters related to debt financing and acquisition of distressed companies and assets. Newly promoted partner Natalia Yazbek is actively involved in local and international matters, including judicial reorganisation proceedings, bankruptcies and debt restructuring.

Clients highlight the 'spectacular technical knowledge' of the team at E. Munhoz Advogados, which is frequently engaged in major judicial and extrajudicial restructuring and insolvency proceedings. With a strong following of clients operating in an array of industries, from infrastructure to telecoms,, the department is regularly seen advising on judicial reorganisations, debt refinancings and distressed deals.  The group is jointly led by Eduardo Secchi Munhoz and Carolina Machado Letizio Vieira, who are well-regarded for their experience in complex insolvency and debt restructuring matters. Ferdinando Lunardi brings together expertise in corporate law, capital markets and restructurings, while Ana Elisa Laquimia is a key member of the team to note for out-of-court restructuring negotiation.

Covering a broad range of judicial and extrajudicial mandates, the restructuring and insolvency practice at Felsberg Advogados advises both debtors and creditors on judicial reorganisations, debt restructuring, distressed transactions and out-of-court restructurings, spanning sectors such as agribusiness, retail, steel, financial, and other regulated industries. The São Paulo-based practice is jointly led by founder Thomas Felsberg and Fabiana Solano, both with over 20 years of experience in debt restructurings and bankruptcy matters. Clara Moreira Azzoni is a go-to expert for judicial and out-of-court reorganisations, while Thiago Dias Costa has strong expertise in domestic and cross-border insolvencies and recovery mandates. Recently promoted partner Victoria Vaccari Villela Boacnin specialises in mediation, private debt restructuring and insolvency processes.

Praised by clients for its 'professional, technical and attentive manner', Machado Meyer Sendacz e Opice Advogados predominantly acts for financial institutions in a host of restructuring and insolvency matters - including judicial restructurings, distressed deals and extrajudicial recoveries - across a wide range of sectors. An expert in representing creditors and debtors in local and cross-border mandates, Renato Maggio co-heads the team with Renata Martins De Oliveira and Camilo Torres Gerosa Gomes, with Oliveira bringing strong skills in contentious judicial recovery and bankruptcy cases, while Gomes is experienced in extrajudicial recoveries and distressed asset and credit sales. Adriano Schnur draws on his finance, corporate and infrastructure expertise to advise on major insolvencies, Marcos Costa acts for clients from the retail, food, automotive, telecoms, and other industries on contentious insolvency and restructuring issues, and Diego de Souza Aguiar specialises in debt restructuring, special situations and M&A.

The restructuring and insolvency department at Pinheiro Neto Advogados acts for an impressive client base made up of shareholders, creditors, debtors, syndicated lenders, boards, trustees, and distressed investors across local and multijurisdictional mandates. The team is recognised for its extensive expertise in judicial and extrajudicial restructurings, bankruptcy proceedings, distressed asset sales, and related matters. With extensive experience in debt recovery, bankruptcies and reorganisations, André Moraes Marques oversees the department, which also features Giuliano Colombo, a key figure for extrajudicial reorganisations, restructurings, and distressed transactions, and Thiago Braga Junqueira, who is highly active in restructuring and insolvency work within the telecoms, agribusiness, energy, and construction sectors. Carolina Kiyomi Iwamoto is sought after by creditors and debtors for her strong background in cross-border matters and det restructurings.

Thomaz Bastos, Waisberg and Kurzweil Advogados’ restructuring and insolvency practice is praised for its 'vast technical understanding', with expertise spanning judicial bankruptcies, extrajudicial mediations, restructurings, and distressed asset transactions, among other matters. The team handles mandates for creditors, debtors, and investors, and is particularly active in the retail, energy, and financial sectors. The São Paulo-based group is led by firm founder Joel Luís Thomaz Bastos, who is noted for his expertise in debt restructuring. Fellow co-head Ivo Waisberg is a reference for both contentious and non-contentious insolvency and restructuring matters, while Bruno Kurzweil de Oliveira showcases strength in domestic and cross-border restructurings. Gilberto Gornati and Adriana Dias de Oliveira focus on bankruptcy cases, out-of-court workouts, corporate restructuring and distressed deals, and Herbert Morgenstern Kugler has expertise in insolvency, corporate, real estate and capital markets law. Lucas Rodrigues do Carmo's client base includes debtors, creditors and investors involved in judicial reorganisations.

Bermudes Advogados' restructuring and insolvency team is described as a 'very prepared team, with good availability and prime litigation skills'. The group offers extensive experience in contentious matters, advising both debtors and creditors on credit recovery, insolvency proceedings, and restructurings across the mining, agribusiness, telecoms, and other regulated industries. The practice is led from Rio de Janeiro by Marcelo Lamego Carpenter, recommended for his strong credentials in judicial restructurings. Other noteworthy practitioners include Ricardo Loretti and Thaís Vasconcellos de Sá, with Loretti bringing particular expertise in energy-related restructurings.

Clients commend the 'highly qualified and competent restructuring and insolvency team' at Demarest Advogados, which is equally adept at handling large domestic private sector restructurings and complex multijurisdictional reorganisations. The team has extensive experience in bankruptcy proceedings and out-of-court restructurings, advising clients across the financial, construction, infrastructure, retail, appliance, and other regulated sectors. Recognised as 'one of the great names in the area of restructuring and insolvency', São Paulo-based Guilherme Fontes Bechara leads the practice and is at the forefront of cross-border restructuring matters, including litigation-driven recoveries and out-of-court restructurings.

Noted for coming up with 'sophisticated solutions to complex restructuring problems', Galdino, Pimenta, Takemi, Ayoub, Salgueiro, Rezende de Almeida is frequently instructed in judicial and extrajudicial mandates, covering in-court restructurings, bankruptcy proceedings, distressed asset sales and out-of-court settlements across the energy, retail, construction and other sectors. Rafael Pimenta, Eduardo Takemi Kataoka and Tomás Martins Costa co-lead the São Paulo-based group and are experienced in advising both creditors and debtors; Pimenta is a key name to note for litigation in this space, while Kataoka possesses expertise in contentious and transactional matters involving restructuring proceedings of domestic and international companies, and Costa focuses on judicial recovery and bankruptcy mandates. In Rio de Janeiro, the key contacts include firm founder Flavio Galdino, a reference for creditors, debtors and investors, Luiz Roberto Ayoub, Gustavo Salgueiro and Diogo Rezende de Almeida, noted for his experience in disputes involving multi-party interests. Mauro Teixeira de Faria is especially active in representing debtors in major restructuring cases and insolvency disputes.

The restructuring and insolvency department at Lefosse Advogados is a popular choice for debtors, creditors, and investors involved in both judicial and extrajudicial matters. Based in São Paulo, Roberto Zarour leads the team, bringing over 15 years of experience in distressed asset sales, contentious insolvency proceedings, and restructurings. These are also key areas of activity for Fábio Rosas, who excels in contentious matters. Investors and large financial institutions rely on Bernardo Carneiro for his expertise in credit recovery, judicial and extrajudicial restructurings, and debt transactions. Additionally, José Luis de Rosa and Felipe Camara are recognised for their skills in transaction-related matters, including distressed asset sales, and disputes involving insolvency scenarios.

The 'extremely international and sophisticated' restructuring and insolvency team at Mattos Filho attracts instructions from debtors, creditors, and investors alike for its extensive expertise in high-value debt restructurings, insolvency disputes, and debt-related transactions, most notably distressed asset sales. The São Paulo-based team is known for its international focus, frequently advising clients on complex multijurisdictional mandates. Key specialists include Marcelo Ricupero, who brings expertise in distressed asset transactions and international debt restructuring, complementing Alex Hatanaka's broad experience in acting for financial institutions, investment funds and corporations in commercial and civil disputes related to insolvencies and corporate restructurings. Frederico Kerr Bullamah is a key contact for cross-border debt restructuring and finance transactions, while Stefano Motta has a strong track record in restructuring cases and distressed assets acquisitions, with a keen focus on the agribusiness and real estate sectors.

Veirano Advogados represents both creditors and debtors across a range of debt restructuring, distressed asset sales, debt-related disputes, and extrajudicial liquidations and reorganisations. Leading the São Paulo team, Julia Tamer Langen is frequently sought for her expertise in judicial reorganisations and bankruptcy cases, and highlighted for her ‘in-depth knowledge of the debt restructuring and renegotiation market’. Meanwhile, Rio de Janeiro-based Ricardo Gama advises clients on a variety of commercial and corporate disputes related to debt and insolvency matters.

Cescon Barrieu’s restructuring practice is active in numerous judicial restructuring proceedings across the financial, mining, and pulp sectors, alongside credit recovery, insolvencies, and distressed asset transactions. The São Paulo-based team is led by Alexandre Barreto, a key contact for capital markets, private equity, investment funds and insolvency-related mandates. Heading the Rio de Janeiro team, Cinthia de Lamare brings over 20 years of experience in judicial and extrajudicial reorganisations and bankruptcy cases. Esther Slud and Daniel Longa are highly regarded for advising banks, domestic and international companies, and funds on debt recovery, restructuring, and debt-related transactions.

Dias Carneiro Advogados’ department has broad expertise in bankruptcy cases, judicial reorganisations and out-of-court restructurings, representing both creditors and debtors. The department is led by Laura Mendes Bumachar, who is praised by clients as 'very talented and competent' and boasts a strong track record in distressed asset sales, debt restructuring and reorganisations. Antonio Nachif plays a key role in judicial reorganisations, while Álvaro Brito Arantes has a solid background in litigation and is active in special situations and insolvency proceedings.

'Composed of highly qualified lawyers', Mange Advogados’ restructuring practice is well-regarded for its work across a range of industries, including financial services, real estate, pulp and paper, and steel. The team demonstrates strong capabilities in both judicial restructurings and distressed asset sales, as well as out-of-court mediations. The practice is led by firm founder Renato Mange, a São Paulo-based practitioner with over four decades of experience in bankruptcy-related matters. Other key contacts include Walter Vieira Filho, the 'always available and highly efficient' Luciano Guimarães da Silveira, and Eduardo Mange, all of whom are active in judicial and extrajudicial restructuring and insolvency mandates. Bruna Mendonça is recommended for her work on cross-border matters.

Pinheiro Guimarães’ Rio de Janeiro-based insolvency and restructuring practice is a go-to for judicial restructuring and debt refinancing matters, with a client base that includes both domestic and international creditors. The practice is jointly led by Gustavo Mota Guedes and Guilherme Vaz, both of whom are well regarded for their expertise in bankruptcy and restructuring proceedings. Sérgio Ramos Yoshino is also a key contact, particularly noted for his experience in distressed asset and debt restructuring transactions.

Stocche Forbes Advogados’ practice is recognised for its strong track record in insolvency and debt restructuring matters. The team offers extensive expertise in debt and distressed asset transactions, insolvency proceedings, and both judicial and extrajudicial restructurings. Based in São Paulo, the group is co-led by Teo Silva Galvão and Guilherme Gaspari Coelho, the latter of whom is especially noted for his experience in cross-border transactions, recapitalisations, and complex restructurings.

A key destination for creditors, investors and bondholders, ASBZ Advogados’ restructuring department handles a wide range of mandates, including distressed asset and collateral sales, extrajudicial mediations, bankruptcies, and judicial restructurings, to name a few. The São Paulo-based team benefits from a diverse leadership group comprising Bruno Delgado Chiaradia, noted for his expertise in restructuring and bankruptcy matters; Aitan Canuto Cosenza Portela, who focuses on credit recovery and repossession disputes; Milena Meyknecht, another name to note for credit recovery and bankruptcy mandates; Alexandre David, a key contact for domestic and international investment funds and financial institutions; and Rodrigo Rocha Casarotti, highlighted for his capabilities in corporate reorganisations.

The insolvency and restructuring practice at Campana Pacca Advogados is well equipped to advise a variety of clients on judicial reorganisations, bankruptcy proceedings, debt-related disputes, and transactional matters, with a strong emphasis on the agribusiness, infrastructure and aviation sectors. The São Paulo-based team is co-led by Paulo Fernando Campana Filho and João Ricardo Pacca, both of whom bring notable expertise in assisting debtors, creditors, and investors with cross-border debt transactions, as well as extrajudicial mediations and restructurings.

Castro Barros Advogados’ bankruptcy and restructuring practice is firmly positioned in both the transactional and contentious spheres, advising domestic and international clients on distressed acquisitions, judicial restructurings, and credit recovery. The Rio de Janeiro-based team is jointly led by Alexandre Catramby, who regularly assists creditors with bankruptcy and court-supervised restructurings, Rodrigo Gonçalves Lima de Mattos, a name to note for credit recovery cases against debtors in financial distress, Olympio De Carvalho E Silva, who is experienced in judicial restructuring proceedings involving the shipping sector, and José Augusto Leal, who excels in insolvency and restructuring cases.

Benefitting from the firm’s strong dispute resolution foundation, the bankruptcy department at Ferro, Castro Neves, Daltro & Gomide Advogados is particularly active in debt-related mandates requiring an integrated approach across litigation, transactions, and financial strategy. Daltro Borges stands out for his expertise in representing creditors, debtors, investors and distressed asset funds in insolvency and restructuring proceedings. He oversees the team with Eduardo Pecoraro, Marcos Pitanga and Thiago Peixoto Alves, the latter of whom is experienced in domestic and cross-border restructuring matters. Also recommended are Ana Carolina Aquino, a key contact for debtors in reorganisation cases and financial institutions in credit recovery cases, and Luiza Peixoto, who is well-versed in asset recovery, bankruptcy and creditor-debtor disputes.

With a strong following of clients from the construction, financial services, energy, food and beverage, real estate and retail sectors,  Leite, Tosto e Barros Advogados Associados is adept at handling a wide range of contentious and transactional matters, including debt restructurings, bankruptcy declarations, and judicial credit recovery. Rodrigo Quadrante, who 'stands out for his ability to develop efficient and innovative solutions for companies and creditors in challenging situations', jointly leads the practice with dispute resolution specialist Paulo Guilherme Lopes, Patricia Rios, who brings a wealth of experience before the superior courts, and Bruno Chechetti, who regularly advises on bankruptcy and corporate reorganisation matters.

Singled out for ‘its technical quality, agility and assertiveness in handling strategic demands related to restructuring, insolvency and credit recovery’, Petribu, Cabrera, Pires de Mello e Afonso Advogados is particularly noted for its strong track record in mandates concerning the agribusiness sector. The São Paulo-based team is jointly led by Ben-Hur Cabrera Filho, recognised for his experience in judicial credit recovery and debt restructuring in the agribusiness sector; Henrique Petribu Faria, who handles both contentious and non-contentious matters; Rodrigo Pires de Mello, who focuses on credit recovery; and Guilherme Oliveira Afonso who is also noted for his solid track record in judicial proceedings involving the agribusiness segment.

Active across the energy, real estate, logistics, and financial sectors, Souto Correa Advogados' restructuring and insolvency practice is regularly instructed in credit recovery, corporate reorganisations, bankruptcy, debt restructuring and extrajudicial liquidation matters. The practice is led by Luis Felipe Spinelli, who brings together expertise in corporate law and restructuring and insolvency matters. Gilberto Deon Corrêa Júnior and Rodrigo Tellechea are also key contacts for restructuring and bankruptcy-related mandates.

‘Often retained by investors and creditors to assist with restructuring proceedings‘, Tauil & Chequer Advogados’ restructuring and insolvency practice offers comprehensive coverage across the full range of bankruptcy matters, including judicial and extrajudicial restructurings, credit recovery and distressed asset transactions. The São Paulo-based team is led by Liv Machado Fallet, who possesses considerable experience in restructuring, insolvency, and debt recovery mandates. Aline Sanches is also a key contact, frequently assisting financial institutions, investors, bondholders, trustees, collateral agents and companies in distress with judicial and extrajudicial reorganisations and bankruptcies.

Trench Rossi Watanabe's restructuring team is frequently engaged by investors and creditors in judicial restructurings and out-of-court reorganisations. The practice is jointly led by Gledson Campos and Giuliana Schunck; both department heads boast a wealth of experience in bankruptcy, restructuring and insolvency proceedings. Mariana Conrado stands out at the associate level for her involvement in contentious and transactional matters.

Praised for its ‘high technical capacity’, Bumachar Advogados Associados advises debtors, creditors, investors and other stakeholders on a wide range of judicial and extrajudicial restructuring matters, including debt recoveries and negotiations. The team, which acts for clients in the construction, healthcare, financial and education sectors, is jointly led by Juliana Bumachar, Hayna Bittencourt and Vitor Hugo Erlich Varella.

Noted for bringing together 'a unique balance of negotiation and litigation practices, with knowledge of the financial market', FASV Advogados' restructuring and insolvency department is well-versed in contentious and transactional matters in the context of judicial reorganisations. The São Paulo-based team is jointly led by partners Alexandre Faro and Gabriel Antonio Soares Freire, who are highly experienced in distressed asset sales and judicial reorganisations, along with Luíta Maria Ourém Sabóia Vieira, recognised for her experience in bankruptcy proceedings and judicial restructurings.

LMorato Advogados' restructuring and insolvency department, based in São Paulo, is led by Leonardo Morato, who brings broad expertise in distressed asset sales, debt restructuring and related disputes. António Aires is also a key figure in the team, noted for his extensive experience of over four decades in advising both domestic and international financial institutions on judicial recovery and restructuring matters. Both practitioners are praised by clients for their 'exceptional technical competence, business vision, very close customer service, and knowledge of the client's business'.

A popular destination for insolvent commercial entities, PGLaw's restructuring practice is frequently sought after for its expertise in judicial restructurings, bankruptcy proceedings, distressed M&A and credit recovery. The team has a solid track record across sectors such as agribusiness, IT, manufacturing and chemicals. São Paulo-based Thomaz Luiz Sant’Ana, who focuses on judicial and extrajudicial recoveries, bankruptcy proceedings and debt restructuring matters, and Maria Fabiana Seoane Dominguez Sant’Ana, also noted for her experience in debt restructuring, asset recovery and dispute resolution, jointly lead the team.

The restructuring and bankruptcy team at Rayes e Fagundes possesses extensive experience in judicial and extrajudicial restructurings, often advising creditors, investors, and shareholders. The group is also active in distressed asset transactions, credit recovery, and private debt restructuring negotiations. Based in São Paulo, the practice is jointly led by litigator Eduardo Vital Chaves, Ligia Azevedo Ribeiro Sacardo, a specialist in restructuring, bankruptcy and credit recovery, and Renata Cavalcante de Oliveira, a key contact for creditors engaged in court restructuring cases.

Sacramone, Orleans e Bragança Advogados’ team advises on judicial and extrajudicial recovery proceedings, debt restructuring, insolvency litigation and DIP financing transactions across a wide range of sectors, including retail, agribusiness, aviation, mining and education. Marcelo Sacramone, who has a wealth of experience in bankruptcy cases and court restructurings, oversees the practice with Gabriel de Orleans e Bragança and Hugo Tubone Yamashita. Associate Ana Carolina Picarone Andriolli is also recognised for her 'extraordinary ability to understand complex operations and an almost instantaneous way of finding solutions'.

Singled out for its strong presence in the agribusiness space, the restructuring and insolvency team at Santos Neto Advogados advises sector-related clients - including corporate debtors, creditors and investors - on judicial and extrajudicial reorganisations, distressed asset transactions, and bankruptcy matters. Practice head Fernando Bilotti Ferreira - 'an extremely intelligent and capable professional' - regularly advises on major judicial restructuring proceedings involving the agribusiness sector.

Souza Araujo Butzer Zanchim Advogados – SABZ Advogados provides full-service support in ongoing insolvency matters, with particular expertise in real estate, construction, and infrastructure. The team handles both contentious and non-contentious work, including judicial reorganisations and debt restructurings. Paulo Doron Rehder De Araujo and Kleber Luiz Zanchim are key contacts.

A popular choice for financial institutions, investment funds, and corporate clients, Tepedino, Berezowski e Poppa Advogados has a strong track record in handling complex out-of-court restructurings, debt recovery and restructuring matters, and for acting on behalf of major creditors in judicial insolvency proceedings. The department is under the joint leadership of Bruno Poppa, Rodolfo Fontana, and José Eduardo Tavanti Junior, who possess extensive experience in bankruptcy proceedings and debt restructuring negotiations.

The insolvency and restructuring practice at TozziniFreire is skilled at handling judicial reorganisation proceedings for several stakeholders, including creditors, investors and suppliers. The São Paulo-based team is led by Gabriela Martines, whose areas of expertise cover bilateral and syndicated loan restructuring, corporate recovery and insolvency proceedings and credit recovery. Notably, Flávia Cristina Moreira de Campos Andrade left the team in January 2025.