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Bruno Tuca
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Experience
Bruno has over 20 years’ experience advising companies, financial institutions and managers on a wide range of financial and capital market-related matters. He is experienced in public and private offerings of debt securities and hybrid securities in both Brazilian and international markets, as well as securitizations and structured financing. Bruno’s expertise is particularly strong in the agribusiness sector, where he assists with transactions for financing, M&As and general corporate matters.
Education
Bachelor of Laws – Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo (PUC-SP).
Recognitions
Chambers Brazil – Agribusiness (2018 – 2024) and Capital Markets (2019 – 2023) Capital Markets: Debt (2024)
Chambers Global – Capital Markets (2020 – 2024) and Capital Markets: Debt (2025)
Latin Lawyer 250 – Capital Markets (2015 – 2025) and Restructuring & Insolvency (2020 – 2021, 2025)
The Legal 500 – Banking & Finance (2015, 2016, 2018, 2019), Capital Markets (2016 – 2019) and Bankruptcy and Restructuring (2018, 2019)
Análise Advocacia – Financial Transactions (2019 – 2024), Agriculture & Livestock (2021), Banks (2022), Energy (2019) and São Paulo (2017 – 2022)
GRR – Names to know in Brazil (2020)
IFLR 1000 – Capital Markets: Debt: Notable Practitioner (2016 – 2018) and Capital Markets: Debt: Highly regarded (2020 – 2023)
Lexology Index Brazil – Capital Markets (2021 – 2022, 2024) and Thought Leaders Brazil: Agribusiness (2018 – 2024), Agribusiness (2024)
Lexology Index Global – Capital Markets: Debt & Equity (2020 – 2024)
Congress overturns vetoed provisions of Brazilian Bankruptcy Law reform
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Brazilian President signs Bankruptcy Law
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The reform of the judicial reorganization and bankruptcy law is approved by the senate and now waits for presidential signature
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Mattos Filho launches ESG practice with a strong and structured expertise
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Reform of the Brazilian Judicial Reorganization and Bankruptcy Law is approved
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Commercial papers gain ground over bank credit notes
In a high-interest-rate environment, which drives demand for fixed-income securities and restricts access to credit, commercial paper issuances have been on the rise. So far in 2024, companies have issued R$77 billion in commercial notes—up 64% from the previous year, according to data from B3. Outstanding volume has reached R$111 billion this year, compared with R$40 billion in 2021.
Click here and read the article on Valor Econômico International.
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New rule expected to reduce CRI and CRA issuance by up to 7%
A recent regulatory change affecting real estate (CRIs) and agribusiness (CRAs) receivables certificates, as well as agribusiness credit rights certificates (CDCA), is anticipated to reduce issuance volumes, increase corporate funding costs, and potentially elevate operational risks, according to securitization firms and legal experts. Felipe Ribeiro, managing partner for alternative investments at Clube FII, estimates that offerings could decline by up to 7.3% this year, equating to a R$5 billion drop in CRIs and R$480 million in CRAs.
Click here and read the article on Valor Econômico International.
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Capital markets reach record share in corporate debt levels
Capital markets have reached a record share of total corporate debt in Brazil, driven by a surge in fixed-income issuances last year. This share rose to 33% in 2024, up from 31% in 2023, according to a study by consultancy firm FTI commissioned by Valor.
Click here and read the article on Valor Econômico International.
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