About

Provided by CMS

CMS Portugal has extensive experience and strong capabilities assisting a roster of national and international clients, notably banks or corporations, financial service providers or other regulated operators, investment funds or public institutions in national and cross border transactions. They are the go-to law firm in investment and infrastructure projects finance in Portuguese-speaking countries, particularly in Angola.


Our activity includes legal advice on:


Corporate Finance

Acquisition finance

Leveraged & mezzanine finance

Real estate finance

Projects and infrastructures finance

Structured finance

Distressed assets

Non performing loans

The team has in-depth knowledge of how banking and finance law applies across different markets and with cross-disciplinary teams. We work to provide advice close to our clients’ needs.


For a comprehensive list of the services we provide, both internationally and in Portugal, visit CMS website.

Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance - Portugal

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

CMS offers considerable strength in finance, acquisition and restructuring mandates. The team assists a variety of domestic enterprises, banks and international investors with finance matters and NPL-related transactions. It also assists international banks with Portuguese financial services regulatory topics.

Work Highlights

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  • CMS advised Caixa Económica Montepio Geral on a refinancing agreement regarding an equity debt from a company that is part of BTG Pactual group.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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António Payan Martins
4
António Payan Martins
4
Band 4

António Payan Martins is a key partner who handles varied banking and finance mandates. He has experience in handling restructurings and NPL acquisitions.

He is an excellent lawyer who offers confidence to clients through his knowledge and overview of the issues.

Ranked Lawyers at
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António Payan Martins
4
António Payan Martins
4
Band 4

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Industries

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Banking & Finance