Lollato Lopes Rangel Ribeiro Advogados, a leading Brazilian law firm specializing in debt restructuring, insolvency and judicial reorganization, has announced the promotion of Cibelis Dezoti Rosa Di Sessa to its partnership. The appointment reinforces the firm’s strategic expansion of its special situations practice and reflects the continued evolution of this increasingly sophisticated market.
After more than eight years with the firm, Cibelis joins the partnership at a time of sustained growth and consolidation of the special situations practice, driven by increasing interest from investors and other market participants in distressed asset transactions.
“Transactions involving distressed assets, as well as the related disputes, have become increasingly significant within the firm, leading us to expand the team dedicated to this practice. Cibelis’ admission to the partnership reflects not only recognition of her outstanding contribution, but also our long-term vision and our conviction that demand for this highly specialized legal expertise will continue to grow substantially,” said partner Tiago Lopes.
Recognized for her technical excellence, multidisciplinary approach and close, agile client service, Cibelis combines the experience and expertise required to drive the continued development of the firm’s special situations practice and further establish Lollato Lopes Rangel Ribeiro Advogados as one of Brazil’s leading firms in this field.
“Our view is that special situations and the strategic disputes arising from these transactions require professionals who are equally comfortable navigating both transactional and litigation matters. Cibelis brings precisely this dual perspective, combined with extensive experience advising a broad range of market participants over many years. That unique combination of skills made inviting her to join the partnership a natural decision, and we are delighted to welcome her to this new chapter of her career with the firm,” Lopes added.
With nearly 15 years of experience in corporate law, including tenures at leading Brazilian law firms, Cibelis holds a postgraduate degree in Contract Law from Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV) and an LL.B. from Mackenzie Presbyterian University. She is also the author of several publications on commercial litigation and a member of the Center for Women in Business Restructuring (CMR).
For Cibelis, becoming a partner represents the culmination of a career built in alignment with the firm’s values and recognition of an approach centered on close client relationships, technical excellence and delivering tangible business results.
“In this new role, my priorities remain strengthening the firm’s strategic litigation and special situations practices, expanding relationships with investors and market participants active in these sectors, and contributing to the development of our team. I am excited to lead this practice as a partner and help further establish the firm as a leading reference in this area,” Cibelis concluded.
With offices in São Paulo, Paraná and Santa Catarina, Lollato Lopes Rangel Ribeiro Advogados advises clients throughout Brazil through a highly specialized team focused on insolvency, corporate restructuring, special situations involving credit and distressed assets, and complex judicial and arbitration disputes. Guided by a commitment to identifying the most effective legal strategies for its clients, operational efficiency and personalized service, the firm has earned recognition for its successful track record in hundreds of complex restructuring and litigation matters across Brazil, while also maintaining a strong advisory practice focused on special credit situations.
