Cleary Gottlieb Shortlisted for Legal 500 Brazil Awards 2026

Cleary Gottlieb has been shortlisted for two Legal 500 Brazil Awards 2026: International Firm of the Year and Deal of the Year for our work on Americanas’ Chapter 15 restructuring plan.

The Legal 500 Brazil Awards are prestigious accolades that recognize Brazil’s most accomplished legal professionals across private practice and in-house roles, drawing on rigorous independent research conducted for the annual Latin America guide and shining a spotlight on the firms, teams, and practitioners setting new standards of excellence.

For over 50 years, Cleary has maintained a leading international presence in Brazil, where in the last decade alone, the firm restructured $90 billion+ in debt of Brazilian debtors, cementing its position as the preeminent restructuring advisor in the market.

The awards celebrate outstanding achievement across key practice areas and strategic themes, recognizing the individuals and teams who are defining the future of legal services in Brazil.

Winners will be announced on February 24, 2026.

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