Polishop: understand the dispute between partners of the chain in judicial reorganization, pointed out as the origin of the crisis
Polishop’s crisis, which led to its filing for judicial reorganization in May this year, originated in a disagreement between the partners. The company accumulated debts of R$395.6 million and implemented a restructuring plan that displeased one of the partners. In an interview with O Globo, Dr. Marcos Martins, founding partner of our firm, points out […]
Growth trends in the M&A market
The year 2023 was marked by an uncertain scenario for the M&A market in Brazil. However, sectors such as technology, health, biotechnology and renewable energies are on the rise and promise to heat up the market in 2024. Here are some recommendations to help you prepare for this hot market: Want to know more? Click […]
With mass indebtedness, requests for judicial recovery are on the rise
The number of requests for judicial reorganization in Brazil increased by 80% in the first four months of the year. Bankruptcy filings are also on the rise. According to Serasa, 90 were registered in April, an increase of 69.8% compared to the same month last year. A proposal to reform the Bankruptcy Law is currently […]
Polishop’s judicial reorganization
Polishop went into judicial reorganization with a declared debt of R$395 million and a loss of more than R$155 million in 2023. One of the demands expressed in the petition was to keep the partners’ private assets secret. In an interview with Bloomberg Línea, Leonardo Ribeiro Dias, head of our Litigation, Arbitration and Insolvency practice, […]
Casas Bahia (BHIA3) has a ‘smart’ and ‘persuasive’ strategy
Casas Bahia’s out-of-court reorganization, announced at the end of April, stirred up the market, with investors taking a positive view of the context. The news was read as a “smart” and “persuasive” strategy coming from a company that belongs to one of the most complex sectors of the Brazilian economy, which is retail. In an […]
Real estate due diligence: understand the audit that influences the negotiation
Why is due diligence so important when buying real estate? In the real estate market, due diligence refers to the investigation carried out before the transaction and makes it possible to ascertain the risks of the deal. The process involves a legal, financial and environmental audit and an analysis of documents relating to the property […]
What about hours in itinere after the labor reform?
Rural workers’ commute: what about hours in itinere after the labor reform? Hours in itinere, or commuting hours, consist of the company’s obligation to count the time it takes employees to get to work as hours worked, in situations where the employer provides transportation and the workplace is difficult to reach. With the labor reform, […]
Workers’ opposition to union dues
The TST has begun a new phase of discussion on the procedures for worker opposition to the payment of union dues. The aim is to establish the appropriate criteria for non-unionized employees to exercise their right to oppose the payment of union dues, determining how, when and where this should happen. The trial date has […]
The challenges of rural financing in Brazil
Listen to an interview with Rádio Jovem Pan News Piracicaba about the challenges of rural financing in Brazil. Journalist Izabela Machado interviewed Leonardo Cotta Pereira, Head of Corporate at the firm, who highlighted some points on the subject. According to Leonardo, several risk factors make it difficult for farmers to access rural credit, including the […]
Casas Bahia shares soar after company announces debt recovery agreement
Casas Bahia has announced an agreement with its main creditors for an out-of-court reorganization. This move comes against a backdrop of financial difficulties faced by retail companies. Americanas, for example, has also filed a lawsuit to try to restructure a debt of 40 billion reais. In an interview with Rádio CBN, Leonardo Ribeiro Dias, head […]
