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Cuatrecasas

Banking & Finance: Regulatory

Europe Guide 2026 : Portugal

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Cuatrecasas

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Provided by Cuatrecasas

A large team of highly specialized lawyers with ample experience in advising on complex financial transactions.

Our services cover all types of financing transactions, including corporate, acquisition, structured and project finance and real estate financing; issuing of fixed-income and structured instruments and other financial instruments; as well as designing financing structures and debt refinancing.

We stand out for our advice on crossborder and multijurisdictional transactions, particularly in Europe and Latin America.

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Banking & Finance: Regulatory - Portugal

What the Team is Known For
Cuatrecasas is a major Iberian law firm covering the full scope of domestic Portuguese and cross-border banking and finance transactions. The team acts on providing capital for private equity-driven leveraged buyouts. It assists with the financing of real estate transactions and has experience in significant debt restructuring and refinancing mandates. Cuatrecasas also attracts attention for its work on the structuring and authorisation of alternative investment funds, including venture capital and real estate funds. The team further assists clients with financial regulation matters.
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Work Highlights

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  • Cuatrecasas assisted Xior Student Housing and Campopre Investments with the refinancing of the funding of the construction and development of a student housing project.

Strengths

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  • Cuatrecasas offers focus, dedication and availability.

    Banking & Finance: Regulatory respondentEurope

  • Cuatrecasas is distinguished by its efficiency, speed and quality.

    Banking & Finance: Regulatory respondentEurope

  • Cuatrecasas has a knowledgeable team offering informed advice and innovative solutions.

    Banking & Finance: Regulatory respondentEurope

  • Cuatrecasas' lawyers are extremely experienced, communicate very well and are well known and respected.

    Banking & Finance: Regulatory respondentEurope

  • Cuatrecasas demonstrates high availability and flexibility, adapting to the specific needs of each client, with in-depth knowledge and a solid track record.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Paulo Costa Martins
    Paulo Costa Martins

    Paulo Costa Martins

    Paulo Costa Martins is best known for his handling of financial regulation matters. He is skilled at assisting clients from the financial sector with the regulatory aspects of corporate transactions.

    • Paulo Costa Martins demonstrates great experience and knowledge.

      Banking & Finance: Regulatory respondentEurope

    • Paulo Costa Martins always demonstrates great availability, concern and knowledge. He is someone who can be trusted with the most complex and demanding issues.

      Banking & Finance: Regulatory respondentEurope

    • Paulo Costa Martins is an excellent lawyer.

      Banking & Finance: Regulatory respondentEurope

    • Paulo Costa Martins is always there to assist his clients.

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  • Manuel Requicha Ferreira
    Manuel Requicha Ferreira

    Manuel Requicha Ferreira

    Manuel Requicha Ferreira demonstrates solid experience in real estate and corporate finance matters. He is further experienced in debt refinancing and restructuring.

    • Manuel Requicha Ferreira is a very competent, diligent, concise and efficient lawyer.

      Banking & Finance: Regulatory respondentEurope

    • Manuel Requicha Ferreira impresses with his professionalism, clarity and ability to manage complex matters efficiently.

      Banking & Finance: Regulatory respondentEurope

    • Manuel Requicha Ferreira is an outstanding lawyer.

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