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Judicial reorganization on the rise: is your company at the limit?
Judicial reorganization filings have been growing in Brazil. Understand the factors behind this movement and why acting early broadens the alternatives for a company in crisis.
Read article →Before judicial reorganization: how to renegotiate the right way
Direct renegotiation with creditors is usually faster and cheaper than a court proceeding. See how to conduct it strategically so as not to merely postpone the problem.
Read article →Three signs that your company needs to restructure now
Tight cash, debt being rolled over and sales that do not cover costs are warning signs of crisis. Understand the signs and why an early diagnosis broadens the chances of preserving the operation.
Read article →Want to sell your company? Start preparing in advance
Companies prepared in advance tend to reach the market worth more and negotiate with less friction. See what to prepare before putting the business up for sale.
Read article →What brings down your company's value in due diligence
Hidden liabilities, disorganized accounting and fragile contracts erode the price in the buyer's analysis. See what to fix beforehand to avoid a downward renegotiation.
Read article →High interest rates change how much your company is worth
The cost of money enters directly into valuation: higher interest rates tend to reduce multiples. Understand the effect and how it influences the timing and structure of a sale.
Read article →How to prevent partner disputes before they destroy the company
A large share of otherwise healthy companies fall apart due to conflict among partners. Understand how clear decision rules and a well-structured agreement help prevent the worst.
Read article →Partners' agreement: a practical guide to a document that brings predictability
The partners' agreement works like insurance for the partnership: it organizes exits, the entry of an investor, decision deadlocks and the sale of a stake. Understand what it usually addresses.
Read article →Asset protection: how far does the CNPJ really protect the partner
The separation between the company's assets and the partner's is the rule, but there are relevant exceptions. Understand the limits of the protection afforded by the CNPJ and the role of corporate organization.
Read article →Essential contract clauses: what cannot be missing
A well-drafted subject matter, term, price adjustment, termination and penalty avoid a large share of disputes. Understand why a good contract is not the longest one, but the one that anticipates problems.
Read article →Price adjustment in the contract: how to protect yourself from inflation
In longer contracts, a price-adjustment clause with an objective criterion protects the margin against inflation. Understand how to structure this point and avoid renegotiations under pressure.
Read article →Defaulting client: ways to recover your credit
Notification, protest, a monitory action and enforcement make up the options for collecting from those who do not pay. Understand how to choose the path and why acting early makes a difference.
Read article →Protest: the collection that often resolves without a lawsuit
Fast and low-cost, protest pressures the debtor and often resolves matters before the courts. Understand what it requires and when it makes sense to use this tool.
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