A client describes her as " an excellent professional who is attentive, responsible and has high technical skills.” And added "Liv is client-oriented and knowledgeable. She has the ability to translate complex issues into a commercial perspective. Liv has a business-oriented approach."
Chambers Brazil 2023

Overview

Liv Machado is a partner in the Restructuring and Bankruptcy practice of Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown in the São Paulo office. Member, of the Latin America Committee, Latin America Round Table Committee, INSOL International Governance Task Force and part of the Sub Committee - Future Leaders in Latin America.

Liv has over 14 years of experience in the area of judicial recovery and reorganization, advising local and foreign clients in credit and judicial recovery, as well as in extrajudicial and insolvency proceedings. Liv also assists investors in the acquisition of assets and companies in financial difficulties, in addition to acting in debt restructuring in DIP financing.

In 2021, she was recognized in five different categories in the Análise Advocacia Mulher Ranking, which were: São Paulo, Banks, Autoparts, Arbitration and Antitrust. In 2022, Liv was recognized in Chambers Brazil: Contentious Guide, in the Bankruptcy/Restructuring category, and recognized in Leaders League Brazil in the Bankruptcy category. In 2023, Liv was also recognized by Chambers Brazil: Contentious Guide, in the Bankruptcy/Restructuring category and by Análise Mulher in Specialty: Arbitration and Economic Sector: Banks.

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Education

Pontifical Catholic University PUC/SP, Master degree in Corporate Law, 2015

Pontifical Catholic University PUC/SP, Specialization degree in Corporate Law, 2012

Pontifical Catholic University PUC/SP, Bachelor of Laws, 2008

Admissions

  • Brazil

Activities

  • President of IWIRC (International Women's Insolvency & Restructuring Confederation) Brazil;
  • Member of the Latin America Committee of INSOL;
  • Member of the Permanent Commission for Studies on Bankruptcy and Reorganization Law of the Instituto dos Advogados de São Paulo - IASP;
  • Member of the São Paulo Bar Association Banking Law Special Committee;
  • Member of the TMA International Committee.
  • A client describes her as " an excellent professional who is attentive, responsible and has high technical skills.” And added "Liv is client-oriented and knowledgeable. She has the ability to translate complex issues into a commercial perspective. Liv has a business-oriented approach."- Chambers Brazil, 2023
  • Recognized at Chambers & Partners Brazil 2023 as Band 5 in Bankruptcy and Restructuring area
  • Recognized at Análise Advocacia Mulher 2023 in: Arbitration and Banks
  • Recognized at Leaders League Brazil 2023 as Valuable Practice in Bankruptcy area
  • A client describes her as "very attentive and responsive," saying that "her knowledge on judicial
    reorganisation made us feel confident." A commentator values that "she explains the procedures in a way that is understandable for everyone and looks for solutions outside the box." Another one says: "Liv is dedicated, responsible and offers excellent technical and commercial vision.“ - Chambers Brazil, 2022.
  • Recognized at Chambers & Partners Brazil 2022 as Up and Coming in Bankruptcy and Restructuring area
  • Recognized at Análise Advocacia Mulher 2022 in five categories: São Paulo, Banks, Autoparts, Arbitration and Antitrust
  • Recognized at INSOL International 2022 as Young Practitioner Spotlight in Restructuring
  • Recognized at Expert Guides as Rising Star in Restructuring and Insolvency