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Marcelo Ricupero
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Experience
Marcelo advises domestic and foreign clients in M&A transactions, investments via private equity funds and acquisitions of distressed assets.
His practice also includes representing investors, creditors and debtors in complex debt restructurings. Marcelo previously worked as a foreign associate at the New York office of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom.
Education
Bachelor of Laws, Universidade de São Paulo (USP);
Specialization in Securities Law – Universidade de São Paulo (USP).
Recognitions
Chambers Brazil – Corporate & M&A (2013 – 2024) and Bankruptcy & Restructuring (2016 – 2024);
Chambers Global – Corporate & M&A (2014 – 2024);
Latin Lawyer 250 – Corporate & M&A (2014, 2015), Private Equity (2022 – 2025) and Restructuring & Insolvency (2020 – 2025);
The Legal 500 – Bankruptcy & Restructuring (2014 – 2019) and Corporate & M&A (2013, 2015, 2019, 2020, 2025);
Análise Advocacia – Corporate (2015, 2018 – 2020, 2023, 2024), Commercial Contracts (2017, 2020), Finance (2017, 2020) and São Paulo (2015 – 2020);
Client Choice Awards – M&A (2017);
GRR – Names to Know in Brazil (2020);
IFLR 1000 Financial and Corporate: Notable Practitioner (2018 – 2023);
Lexology Index Brazil – Capital Markets (2016 – 2018), M&A (2018 – 2023), Restructuring & Insolvency (2019 – 2023) and Thought Leaders Brazil: M&A and Governance (2022 – 2024);
Lexology Index Global – Thought Leaders: M&A and Governance (2023 – 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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Reform of the Brazilian Judicial Reorganization and Bankruptcy Law is approved
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Brazilian House of Representatives approves Bill 1.397/2020, which includes emergency relief measures that modify Brazilian Bankruptcy Law
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Amid crisis, companies turn to “protective” tactics in creditor talks
Shortly after the Americanas crisis unfolded in early 2023, the retailer leveraged a tool introduced under the new bankruptcy law to swiftly fend off enforcement actions by creditors. This tool, which gained significant attention during one of the country’s largest corporate crises, is now being increasingly used as financial difficulties continue to mount for many companies.
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Brazil makes covid-19 amendments to bankruptcy law
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