LAWYER PROFILE

André Figueiredo

Global 2026

PLMJ

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Capital Markets

Portugal

10 years ranked

Banking & Finance

Portugal

7 years ranked

Contributions and articles

1 Global Practice Guides

About

Provided by PLMJ

Practice Areas

Capital Markets; Banking and Finance

Career

André Figueiredo is the partner who heads the Banking and Finance and Capital Markets practices. He has a diversified practice in the areas of capital markets, corporate and structured finance and regulatory advice, acting regularly for issuers/borrowers, sponsors, banks and investors.

He has been following closely the ongoing transformation of the Portuguese banking sector, acting for investors on resolution matters, and representing investors and issuers in some of the largest NPL deconsolidation transactions, some of which public traded. André also leads the firm’s impact investment practice.

André obtained an LL.M. in Corporate Law from NYU School of Law and earned a PhD in securities law from Universidade Nova de Lisboa.

He teaches securities and financial law at the Portuguese Catholic University, is the author of several articles and legal books in the fields of securities and finance law, and a regular speaker at industry and academic conferences.

Personal

Languages: Portuguese and English

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

Capital Markets - Portugal

Band 1

Individual Editorial

André Figueiredo handles the full scope of capital markets transactions, including securitisation matters. He assists clients with share capital increases and the issuance of green bonds.

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Banking & Finance - Portugal

Band 1

Individual Editorial

André Figueiredo leads much of the firm's key finance transactional work, including advice on the acquisition of NPL or REO portfolios. His knowledge covers syndicated financing, complex loan negotiations and regulatory banking issues.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

André Figueiredo is a trusted partner.
Capital MarketsChambers Global Guide
André Figueiredo is a top lawyer who is intelligent and easy to work with.
Capital MarketsChambers Global Guide
André Figueiredo is one of the best capital markets lawyers in Portugal.
Capital MarketsChambers Global Guide
André Figueiredo undoubtedly stands out for his technical excellence, fluidity and clarity of reasoning, as well as his pragmatic and straightforward approach.
Capital MarketsChambers Global Guide
André Figueiredo has a talent for understanding his clients' businesses, which allows him to identify innovative solutions to complex problems and provide excellent service to his clients.
Capital MarketsChambers Global Guide
André Figueiredo is very responsive, with high levels of sophistication and commercial awareness.
Banking & FinanceChambers Global Guide