Lobo de Rizzo’s Corporate, Mergers and Acquisitions practice has solid experience in high-profile cases involving M&amp;A, private equity, joint ventures, venture capital, corporate reorganizations, and strategic partnerships. Our work combines technical excellence with a deep understanding of business, offering qualified support for clients’ decision-making in highly complex contexts.Having participated in transactions with a combined value exceeding US$ 20 billion, our attorneys advise companies and investors on domestic and cross-border corporate and M&amp;A transactions throughout the entire transaction cycle.Our practice is recognized in Brazil and abroad for its contribution to shaping the Brazilian corporate landscape in sectors such as education, food and agribusiness, technology, logistics, transportation, consulting and professional services, and consumer goods.We advise our clients closely, with direct involvement from partners and in coordination with other practice areas within the firm. This approach is reflected in a high level of client loyalty and the firm’s recurring selection as counsel in successive investment and consolidation cycles.<h2>Services</h2>Mergers and Acquisitions (M&amp;A) Advice on buy-side&nbsp;and sell-side&nbsp;transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, mergers, spin-offs, and takeovers, in both domestic and international contexts.Private Equity Experience advising funds and sophisticated investors, with expertise in complex investment, governance, and divestment structures.Venture Capital Advising on investment rounds and M&amp;A transactions involving venture-backed companies, particularly during transition and consolidation phases.Joint Ventures Structuring, negotiation, implementation, and dissolution of joint ventures, including partnership agreements, investment contracts, and governance rules.Corporate Reorganizations Planning and implementation of corporate reorganizations, whether focused on governance, operational efficiency, strategy, or regulatory compliance.Strategic Partnerships Structuring of strategic alliances and complex commercial agreements, aligned with clients’ objectives.Due Diligence Conducting structured due diligence processes, using technological tools, clear reporting methodologies, and a focus on efficiency and decision-making.Search funds Advising search funds&nbsp;and serial&nbsp;acquirers, including hybrid financing structures, governance, and successive acquisition models.Franchising Advising on&nbsp;M&amp;A transactions involving franchises, negotiating master franchise agreements, and developing network expansion models for domestic and international franchisors.<h2>Awards</h2><ul><li>Chambers Brazil – Transactional</li><li>Chambers Global</li><li>Legal 500</li><li>Latin Lawyer 250</li><li>IFLR1000</li></ul>

The team has a unique ability to handle complex matters. It acts creatively, with business acumen, and avoids wasting time on unnecessary obstacles.

A prática de Societário, Fusões e Aquisições do Lobo de Rizzo possui sólida experiência em casos de alta relevância em M&amp;A, private equity, joint venture, venture capital, reorganizações societárias e parcerias estratégicas. A atuação combina excelência técnica e compreensão aprofundada do negócio, oferecendo suporte qualificado à tomada de decisão dos clientes em contextos de alta complexidade.Com participação em transações que somam valor combinado superior a US$ 20 bilhões, nossos advogados assessoram empresas e investidores em operações societárias e de compra e venda, domésticas e transfronteiriças, ao longo de todo o ciclo da transação.Nossa prática é reconhecida no Brasil e no exterior por sua contribuição na construção do cenário corporativo brasileiro em setores como educação, alimentos e agronegócio, tecnologia, logística, transporte, consultoria e serviços profissionais, e bens de consumo.Assessoramos nossos clientes de forma próxima, com envolvimento direto dos sócios e integrada com outras áreas do escritório. Essa abordagem se reflete em elevado padrão de fidelização e na escolha recorrente do escritório como assessor em ciclos sucessivos de investimento e consolidação.&nbsp;<h2>Serviços da prática&nbsp;</h2>Fusões e Aquisições (M&amp;A) Assessoria em operações buy side e sell side, incluindo aquisições, alienações, incorporações, cisões e takeovers, em contextos domésticos e internacionais.Private Equity Atuação recorrente junto a fundos e investidores sofisticados, com experiência em estruturas complexas de investimento, governança e desinvestimento.Venture Capital Assessoria em rodadas de investimento e em operações de M&amp;A envolvendo empresas apoiadas por venture capital, especialmente em fases de transição e consolidação.Joint Ventures Estruturação, negociação, implementação e dissolução de joint ventures, incluindo acordos societários, contratos de investimento e regras de governança.Reorganizações societárias Planejamento e implementação de reorganizações societárias, seja com foco em governança, eficiência operacional, estratégica ou regulatória.Parcerias estratégicas Estruturação de alianças estratégicas e acordos comerciais complexos, alinhados aos objetivos dos clientes.Due diligence Condução de processos estruturados de due diligence, com uso de ferramentas tecnológicas, metodologias claras de reporte e foco em eficiência e na tomada de decisão.Search funds Assessoria a search funds e compradores seriais, incluindo estruturas híbridas de financiamento, governança e modelos de aquisições sucessivas.Franchising Atuação em operações de M&amp;A envolvendo franquias, na negociação de contratos de master franquia e em modelos de expansão de redes para franqueadores nacionais e internacionais.<h2>Prêmios e Reconhecimentos</h2><ul><li>Chambers Brazil – Transactional</li><li>Chambers Global</li><li>Legal 500</li><li>Latin Lawyer 250</li><li>IFLR1000</li></ul>

A equipe possui uma capacidade diferenciada para lidar com matérias complexas. Atua de forma criativa, com visão de negócio, e evita desperdício de tempo com entraves desnecessários.

Societário, Fusões e Aquisições

Corporate, Mergers and Acquisitions

Solid experience in high-profile cases involving M&A, private equity, joint ventures, venture capital, corporate reorganizations, and strategic partnerships.

Corporate, Mergers & Acquisitions | Lobo de Rizzo

Otávio Lucas Solano Valério

Regina Gasulla Bouza

Rodrigo de Castro Guerra

Rodrigo Delboni Teixeira

Valdo Cestari de Rizzo

Marcela Tavares de Vasconcelos

Marcelo Frioli Droghetti

Guilherme Henke Menegassi

The firm’s ESG practice advises corporations, investors, and financial institutions on the strategic integration of environmental, social, and governance criteria into business decisions. Our multidisciplinary approach connects&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://ldr.prod.olivasdigital.com/atuacao/ambiental/">Environmental</a>,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://ldr.prod.olivasdigital.com/atuacao/regulatorio/">Regulatory</a>,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ldr.com.br/atuacao/trabalhista/">Labor</a>, and&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ldr.com.br/atuacao/mercado-financeiro-e-de-capitais/">Capital Markets&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;practices. Our services range from risk mitigation and reputational protection to support for financing projects and green funds.Legal counsel on ESG matters strengthens governance, reduces regulatory costs, mitigates litigation risks, and enhances eligibility for green financing, such as green bonds, social bonds, and sustainability bonds. Our work is focused on creating long-term value, ensuring operational security, and complying with national and international standards required by investors, regulators, and markets.<h2>Services</h2>Pre-litigation ESG Advisory Strategic advisory services prior to judicial and administrative litigation, focusing on risk mitigation, reputational protection, and business continuity.Climate Component in ESG Comprehensive advisory services for incorporating and reviewing the climate component within ESG Programs and Projects. See also specific services from our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ldr.com.br/atuacao/clima-e-carbono/">Climate and Carbon</a> practice.ESG Due Diligence Identification and assessment of ESG risks and liabilities in corporate transactions, financing, and capital markets, ensuring informed decisions.ESG Training and Governance Development of training programs, internal policies, manuals, and ESG governance models, with a focus on executives, boards, and investors.Infrastructure and Concessions with ESG Clauses Legal counsel on privatizations, concessions, and PPPs, integrating ESG criteria into regulatory and contractual frameworks, such as the IFC Performance Standards.ESG Policy Advisory Legislative monitoring, preparation of legal opinions, and analysis of regulatory and judicial trends, supporting the anticipation of risks and opportunities.Sustainable financial products Experience providing legal counsel on green, social, and sustainability bonds, blended finance, and the structuring of ESG green funds.

The firm has a strong grasp of the most specific and current issues, with a strategic vision for finding solutions, as well as market experience and a strong network in the sector.

Lobo de Rizzo advises companies on ESG matters, governance, sustainability, regulatory risks, litigation and corporate strategies in Brazil.

ESG, Governance and Sustainability | Lobo de Rizzo

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Portuguese

English

Ana Paula Miguel

Rio de Janeiro

Learn about Ana Paula Miguel, a Lobo de Rizzo lawyer focused on M&A, infrastructure deals, corporate restructuring and foreign investment.

Ana Paula Miguel | Corporate M&A | Lobo de Rizzo

Partner

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George de Magalhães Carvalho

São Paulo

Learn about George de Magalhães Carvalho, a Lobo de Rizzo lawyer focused on corporate law, M&A, joint ventures and reorganizations.

George Carvalho | Corporate M&A | Lobo de Rizzo

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Spanish

Learn about Guilherme Henke Menegassi, a Lobo de Rizzo lawyer focused on M&A, legal due diligence, joint ventures and corporate reorganizations.

Guilherme Menegassi | Corporate M&A | Lobo de Rizzo

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Hugo Johan Silverio Wery

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Hugo Wery | Corporate M&A | Lobo de Rizzo

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In Hee Cho

Learn about In Hee Cho, a Lobo de Rizzo lawyer focused on corporate law, M&A, commercial contracts and foreign investments.

In Hee Cho | Corporate M&A | Lobo de Rizzo

Legal 500 Latin America: Corporate and M&A: High-end

Latin Lawyer 250: Corporate and M&A; Private Equity

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José Orlando A. de Arrochela Lobo

Of Counsel

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Learn about Marcelo Frioli Droghetti, a Lobo de Rizzo lawyer focused on corporate law, M&A and cross-border transactions.

Marcelo Droghetti | Corporate M&A | Lobo de Rizzo

Our Banking and Payment Systems practice advises financial institutions, technology companies, payment institutions, and other participants in the regulated market on strategic, regulatory, and transactional matters. We handle mergers and acquisitions (M&amp;A), the contracting and management of service providers, analysis and adaptation of banking products, and assessment of risks and liabilities associated with the activities carried out, always in accordance with applicable legislation and the rules of the Central Bank of Brazil.Another key area of our team’s practice is comprehensive support for authorization applications, the establishment of financial institutions, the creation of credit companies (SCDs and SEPs), and the development of payment solutions, including electronic money issuers and payment initiators service providers.With experience in complex regulatory and transactional matters, we offer robust support in liability analysis, regulatory compliance, structural adjustments, and the implementation of new products and services. We work in a multidisciplinary manner with other practices at Lobo de Rizzo, ensuring an integrated approach to clients’ operations in regulated financial environments.We combine deep technical knowledge, industry experience, and regulatory navigation capabilities to support our clients in operations and strategy.<h2>Services</h2>Regulated Mergers and Acquisitions (M&amp;A) Advice on transactions involving financial institutions and payment service providers.with service providers agreements Drafting and reviewing agreements and related documentation essential to the operation of financial products.Analysis and adaptation of banking products Assessment of risks, liabilities, and regulatory compliance of solutions offered to the market.Structuring of financial institutions Legal assistance from the conception of the model through to incorporation and compliance with applicable requirements.Authorizations with the Central Bank Handling authorization processes for financial institutions and payment institutions.Establishment of credit companies (SCDs and SEPs) Comprehensive legal assistance for structuring, documentation, and regulatory filings.Payment institutions and arrangements Structuring and necessary adjustments for electronic money issuers and payment initiation service providers.Regulation of payment methods Analysis of activities, products, operational models, and compliance with applicable regulations.Payment ecosystem documentation and &nbsp;agreementsDrafting of the instruments necessary for business development and operations.Regulatory adjustments and risk analysis Identification of legal risks and guidance on operational adjustments in accordance with regulatory requirements.<h2>Awards</h2><ul><li>Chambers Brazil – Transactional​</li><li>Chambers Global​</li><li>Legal 500 Latin America​</li><li>Latin Lawyer 250​</li><li>IFLR1000​</li></ul>

Lobo de Rizzo provides excellent support and acts attentively, is always available, and is sensitive to our challenges, always seeking the best solutions.

Banking and Payments

Lobo de Rizzo advises financial institutions, fintechs and payment companies on transactions, contracts and regulatory matters in Brazil.

Banking, Payments and Fintechs | Lobo de Rizzo

Lobo de Rizzo’s Listed Companies practice provides ongoing legal counsel to publicly traded companies, focusing on compliance with regulatory, corporate, and governance obligations under CVM regulations and obligations related to B3 listing segments. Our work is geared toward providing strategic and operational support for the day-to-day operations of publicly traded companies in complex and dynamic regulatory environments.Our attorneys advise publicly traded companies by supporting boards of directors, executive management, and in-house legal departments in decision-making, structuring corporate governance practices, and managing corporate and regulatory routines. The practice combines technical expertise, regulatory knowledge, and an understanding of our clients’ businesses.Our Listed Companies practice is integrated with our Financial and Capital Markets, Corporate, and Mergers and Acquisitions practices, enabling a multidisciplinary approach to corporate reorganizations, public offerings, mergers and acquisitions (M&amp;A), and recurring issues in the Brazilian and international capital markets.The practice also &nbsp;providescomprehensive support in structural transactions, such as initial&nbsp;public offerings (IPOs), follow-on&nbsp;offerings, tender offers&nbsp;(OPAs), changes in listing segments, and delistings, always aligning regulatory, corporate, and governance aspects with the long-term strategies of the companies we advise.<h2>Services</h2>Legal counsel to publicly traded companies Ongoing support to publicly traded companies in complying with legal, regulatory, and corporate obligations.Corporate Governance Drafting, reviewing, and implementing corporate governance policies, codes, and practices, working closely with management and boards.Regulatory obligations before the CVM, B3, and&nbsp;the National Financial System Appeals Council (CRSFN) Legal consulting on CVM, B3, and&nbsp;CRSFN regulations, including regulatory monitoring and interaction with authorities.Ordinary and Extraordinary General Meetings Planning, structuring, and comprehensive legal counsel for Ordinary General Meetings (OGMs) and general meetings of publicly traded companies.Reference Form and periodic &nbsp;filingsAnnual review and update of the Reference Form, as well as mandatory documents and disclosures to the market.Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) and Public Offerings Advice on IPOs both in Brazil and abroad, follow-on offerings, and other capital markets transactions, in coordination with the Financial and Capital Markets practice.Tender Offers and Delisting Representation in voluntary or mandatory tender offers and in delisting processes.B3 listing segments Advising on joining, migrating to, or exiting listing segments, including regulatory and governance analysis.Corporate reorganizations and M&amp;A Legal support in reorganizations, &nbsp;corporate due diligence, and merger and acquisition transactions involving publicly traded companies, including analysis of tax, real estate, environmental, labor, and regulatory aspects.

Their approach is always very technical and they also play an important role in advising us on how to bridge negotiation gaps and on structuring transactions.

Listed Companies

Lobo de Rizzo advises listed companies on CVM rules, governance, securities matters and corporate obligations in Brazil.

Listed Companies and CVM Rules | Lobo de Rizzo

 Legal 500 Latin America: Banking and Finance

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Maria Amélia Senra

Learn about Maria Amélia Senra, a Lobo de Rizzo lawyer focused on M&A, corporate governance, regulatory matters and banking.

Maria Amélia Senra | Corporate M&A | Lobo de Rizzo

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Learn about Otávio Lucas Solano Valério, a Lobo de Rizzo lawyer focused on M&A, private equity, joint ventures and corporate matters.

Otávio Valério | Corporate M&A | Lobo de Rizzo

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Learn about Regina Gasulla Bouza, a Lobo de Rizzo lawyer focused on corporate law, M&A, joint ventures and commercial contracts.

Regina Gasulla Bouza | Corporate M&A | Lobo de Rizzo

Our work in the education sector is recognized for its prominent and long-standing role in consolidating the modern education sector in Brazil. Since the implementation of the major federal programs that transformed the market, we have advised the sector’s most important players at pivotal moments.With extensive experience in educational regulation, M&amp;A, and strategic transactions, we have been involved in virtually every major milestone in higher education in the country, including landmark transactions, the development of innovative legal structures, and contributions to the development of legislative and jurisprudential precedents in the sector.We have been involved in numerous mergers and acquisitions in the sector since the beginning of its consolidation cycle in 2006, including the first large-scale transaction involving distance learning (EAD), the creation of the first platforms specializing in the medical field, and the development and expansion of major higher education groups and educational systems. We have also been pioneers in thestructuring groups focused on continuing education and language courses, and have advised both strategic and financial investors in the consolidation of schools dedicated to K-12 education. Our experience encompasses large, medium, and small-scale acquisitions, always with a strong client-centered approach, as well as participation in IPO and delisting processes and the contractual and corporate structuring of a wide range of educational groups.In the regulatory front we advise educational institutions and investors on strategic engagement with the Ministry of Education (MEC) and other authorities, in administrative, litigation, and advisory contexts. We have prepared studies, risk analyses, and legal opinions that have contributed to significant advances in the sector, such as the expansion of federal funding programs and access to education and healthcare, including FIES, ProUni, and the Mais Médicos Program. In K-12 education, we also advise institutions on their interactions with the relevant state and municipal agencies.In the antitrust sphere, we were at the forefront of the first merger control cases in the education sector before CADE, helping to define the parameters that now guide transactions involving educational institutions. This work extends to administrative and judicial proceedings in regulatory and antitrust matters.Our advisory services also cover tax matters, data governance, educational agreements, and student relations, always in accordance with legal requirements and industry best practices.This track record is the result of a multidisciplinary approach that integrates the <a href="https://www.ldr.com.br/en/practice-areas/corporate-mergers-and-acquisitions/">Corporate, Mergers and Acquisitions</a>, <a href="https://www.ldr.com.br/en/practice-areas/public-law/">Public Law</a>, <a href="https://www.ldr.com.br/en/practice-areas/antitrust/">Antitrust</a>, <a href="https://www.ldr.com.br/en/practice-areas/tax/">Tax</a>, and <a href="https://www.ldr.com.br/en/practice-areas/dispute-resolution/">Dispute Resolution</a> practices, ensuring our clients legal certainty, strategic vision, and efficiency in the execution of complex projects, including transactions that require approval from government agencies and sophisticated legal structures.<h2>Services:</h2>Regulatory advisory services before the Ministry of Education (MEC)Representation in public calls for proposals, public bids, regulatory risk analysis, accreditation and reaccreditation processes, authorizations, and supervision activities, including liaison with the MEC and relevant agencies.Regulatory advisory services before state and municipal departmentsHandling regulatory proceedings related to the operation of K-12 educational institutions, supervision of educational institutions, and regulatory risk analysis.Mergers and Acquisitions and InvestmentsAdvising on M&amp;A, corporate reorganizations, and investments involving educational groups and learning platforms.Digital education and distance learningLegal support regarding distance learning standards and digital education initiatives, taking into account regulatory requirements and contractual structures.Administrative and Judicial LitigationRepresentation of educational institutions in regulatory, administrative, and judicial disputes, including disputes with regulatory agencies, consumers, and other stakeholders in the education sector.Educational and Structural AgreementsDrafting and negotiating agreements related to operations, expansion, and partnerships in the education sector.AntitrustFiling of transactions involving the education sector for approval by CADE. We have extensive experience in conducting feasibility studies for such transactions, with a focus on assessing the risk of antitrust remedies.Integration with Capital Markets and Publicly Traded CompaniesLegal counsel on transactions involving capital raising, structured investments, and publicly traded companies.Strategic Legal Consulting for Educational InstitutionsOngoing support on regulatory, corporate, and operational matters, as well as sector-specific tax consulting.

Education

Our Education practice is recognized for its prominent and long-standing role in the consolidation of the modern education sector in Brazil.

Education | Lobo de Rizzo

Chambers Brazil: Corporate and M&A; Education

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Learn about Rodrigo de Castro Guerra, a Lobo de Rizzo lawyer focused on M&A, joint ventures, private equity and corporate matters.

Rodrigo Guerra | Corporate M&A | Lobo de Rizzo

Legal 500 Latin America: Intellectual Property

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Italian

Learn about Rodrigo Delboni Teixeira, a Lobo de Rizzo lawyer focused on corporate law, M&A, capital markets and joint ventures.

Rodrigo Delboni | Corporate M&A | Lobo de Rizzo

Lobo de Rizzo’s Infrastructure practice offers comprehensive and integrated legal counsel on the structuring, development, financing, regulation, and implementation of infrastructure projects and public service concessions. We have extensive experience in matters concerning contractual relationships with the government for the development of services such aspower, airports, ports, railways, highways, sanitation, urban mobility, public lighting, healthcare, education, and social infrastructure.Our practice covers the design, development, and implementation of projects, addressing their contractual, regulatory, corporate, budgetary, and financial aspects. We are involved from the project development phase through the bidding process and the structuring of consortia, supporting our clients with transactional, advisory, regulatory, and financing matters, as well as with contract execution, claims for economic and financial rebalancing, and disputes that may arise.&nbsp;We have worked on various forms of public service delegation, such as concessions, PPPs, authorizations, permits, privatization processes, and divestitures. We have extensive experience in energy generation and transmission auctions, representing domestic and foreign companies in complex and highly competitive regulatory environments, including in mergers and acquisitions, corporate reorganizations, and project financing.In the private sector, we have recognized expertise in greenfield projects, starting with the negotiation of incentives with public authorities and throughout the entire project development phase, including corporate, contractual, financial, and regulatory structuring, with the aim of ensuring the legal viability of investments.&nbsp;<h2>Services</h2>Project Modeling Structuring the legal framework for infrastructure projects, including the definition of contractual models, risk allocation, and governance mechanisms.Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) and Concessions&nbsp; Advising on the design, structuring, bidding, contracting, and management of PPPs and concessions across various infrastructure sectors.Bidding Processes Assistance in drafting bidding notices, concession agreements, and legal terms and conditions, as well as advising public and private entities in bidding processes.Privatizations and Divestitures&nbsp; Legal counsel in privatization, divestiture, and disposal of infrastructure assets, including regulatory and contractual support.Project Finance Structuring and negotiating project financing, including tax-incentivized debentures, bank financing, and structured transactions.Power Generation and Transmission Auctions Multidisciplinary legal counsel to domestic and foreign companies in regulated auctions, pre-auction consultations, risk assessments, and bid structuring.Greenfield projects Representation in private projects from the initial phase, with a focus on the corporate, contractual, financial, and regulatory structuring of new ventures.Corporate structuring and reorganizations Handling corporate reorganizations, M&amp;A transactions, and joint ventures involving infrastructure assets and projects.<h2>Awards</h2><ul><li>Legal 500 Latin America</li><li>Latin Lawyer 250</li></ul>

The team excels in Public Law, covering Regulatory and Administrative Law, and is capable of advising on infrastructure projects, bidding procedures, and PPPs.

Infrastructure

Lobo de Rizzo advises on infrastructure projects, PPPs, concessions, public bids, project finance and regulatory matters in Brazil.

Infrastructure, PPP and Concessions | Lobo de Rizzo

In scenarios of financial crisis, debt reorganization, and value preservation, we advise creditors, investors, and other stakeholders on protecting, maximizing, and recovering their credit rights. With an integrated and coordinated approach, our multidisciplinary team handles transactions in Brazil and abroad involving debt restructuring, refinancing, collateral renegotiation, and special situations, developing complex legal and business solutions aligned with our clients’ economic interests.Our practice combines transactional, litigation, and strategic expertise to support our clients in assessing scenarios, mitigating risks, and defining strategies aimed at preserving and maximizing credit value. With a multidisciplinary approach, we advise on consensual, judicial, and extrajudicial restructurings, as well as bankruptcy proceedings, through an integrated analysis of the contractual, corporate, regulatory, and tax aspects involved.We also structure financing in crisis contexts, including DIP financing and other new money structures, with a focus on protecting, prioritizing, and optimizing the position of creditors and investors throughout the restructuring process.We also advise on transactions involving distressed assets, including distressed M&amp;A, the acquisition of isolated production units (UPIs), the purchase and analysis of judicial claims, litigation finance structures, and investments in illiquid assets. We complement these services with strategic advisory services, including due diligence, the preparation of legal opinions, and second opinions in civil and commercial disputes.In the litigation arena, we handle all phases of judicial reorganization, out-of-court reorganization, and bankruptcy proceedings—from the filing and contestation of claims to the negotiation and approval of reorganization plans, the sale of assets, and the discussion of strategic issues related to insolvency—with a focus on maximizing recovery and defending creditors’ rights. This work is carried out in close coordination with our Dispute Resolution practice, ensuring strategic alignment and technical consistency.What sets us apart is the combination of specialized legal knowledge, integrated practice, business acumen, and the strategic use of technology. We utilize advanced tools for case monitoring and asset tracking to support decision-making, enhance the security of operations, and contribute to asset protection and risk mitigation, particularly in enforcement and debt recovery scenarios.<h2>&nbsp;Services</h2>Representation of Creditors and Debt Collection Representation of creditors’ interests, including filing claims, challenging claims, participating in creditor meetings, and implementing strategies to maximize recovery.Judicial and Extrajudicial Reorganization Comprehensive representation of creditors in reorganization proceedings, from strategic planning through negotiation, approval, and implementation of restructuring solutions.Special situations&nbsp; Advice on special situations transactions, including distressed investments, the acquisition of assets in judicial reorganization, and the assessment of legal risks in complex transactions.Bankruptcy and Asset Winding up Representation of creditors in bankruptcy proceedings, including credit recovery strategies, asset acquisitions, and monitoring of winding up.Strategy and Modeling in Insolvency Scenarios Structuring scenarios, analyzing quorum requirements, defining voting strategies, and coordinating among creditor classes to facilitate decision-making in judicial and extrajudicial reorganization proceedings and bankruptcy cases.Drafting and Negotiation of Restructuring Instruments Structuring and negotiating agreements, and other instruments related to financial and corporate reorganization, with a focus on protecting collateral and credit rights.Insolvency proceedings and strategic litigation Conducting legal proceedings and mounting defenses in disputes related to insolvency, integrating procedural strategy with economic objectives, including arguments regarding the classification of claims, the scope of security interests, third-party liability, and other issues relevant to protecting Clients’ interests.

Restructuring and Insolvency

Practice in restructuring, insolvency, and judicial reorganization, advising creditors, debtors, and investors in complex scenarios.

Restructuring and Insolvency | Lobo de Rizzo

Legal 500 Latin America: Corporate and M&A – High-end

Latin Lawyer 250: Corporate and M&A; Project Finance & Infrastructure 

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Learn about Valdo Cestari de Rizzo, founding partner at Lobo de Rizzo, focused on corporate law, M&A and infrastructure projects.

Corporate, Mergers and Acquisitions

The team has a unique ability to handle complex matters. It acts creatively, with business acumen, and avoids wasting time on unnecessary obstacles.

Client quote to Chambers and Partners

Services

Awards

Ana Paula Miguel

George de Magalhães Carvalho

Guilherme Henke Menegassi

Hugo Johan Silverio Wery

In Hee Cho

José Orlando A. de Arrochela Lobo

Marcela Tavares de Vasconcelos

Marcelo Frioli Droghetti

Maria Amélia Senra

Otávio Lucas Solano Valério

Regina Gasulla Bouza

Rodrigo de Castro Guerra

Rodrigo Delboni Teixeira

Valdo Cestari de Rizzo

Ana Paula Miguel

George de Magalhães Carvalho

Guilherme Henke Menegassi

Hugo Johan Silverio Wery

In Hee Cho

José Orlando A. de Arrochela Lobo

Marcela Tavares de Vasconcelos

Marcelo Frioli Droghetti

Maria Amélia Senra

Otávio Lucas Solano Valério

Regina Gasulla Bouza

Rodrigo de Castro Guerra

Rodrigo Delboni Teixeira

Valdo Cestari de Rizzo