The Cramdown

Brazil’s recently reformed bankruptcy law embraces more modern principles of corporate restructurings. Antonio Affonso Mac Dowell Leite de Castro and Marcos Leite de Castro of the leading Brazilian law firm Mac Dowell, Melo & Leite de Castro Advogados join O’Melveny partners John Rapisardi and Joe Zujkowski to discuss this recent shift. Antonio and Marcos offer insights on how Brazilian bankruptcy law compares to US law, why it should be important to investors outside Brazil, and how it will play a part in the recovery of Brazil’s economy in the wake of the global pandemic.

Show Notes

Brazil’s recently reformed bankruptcy law embraces more modern principles of corporate restructurings. Antonio Affonso Mac Dowell Leite de Castro and Marcos Leite de Castro of the leading Brazilian law firm Mac Dowell, Melo & Leite de Castro Advogados join O’Melveny partners John Rapisardi and Joe Zujkowski to discuss this recent shift. Antonio and Marcos offer insights on how Brazilian bankruptcy law compares to US law, why it should be important to investors outside Brazil, and how it will play a part in the recovery of Brazil’s economy in the wake of the global pandemic.

What is The Cramdown?

O’Melveny’s The Cramdown podcast analyzes the latest industry and legal trends of today’s economy. O'Melveny partners welcome guests to share their perspectives on the issues of the moment in restructuring and offer practical insights on the many challenges affecting businesses and investors during economic disruptions.