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Private Equity - Portugal

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Garrigues attracts attention for its advice to Portuguese start-ups on highlight venture capital transactions. It covers the full scope of private equity transactions, advising companies on their investments as limited partners in venture capital funds and assisting established asset managers with the divestment of equity shareholdings. The firm has experience in private equity buyouts of mid-sized companies based in Spain.

Work Highlights

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  • Garrigues acted for Growth Capital Partners on its investment in Playvest.

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Notable Practitioners

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Mário Lino Dias
2
Mário Lino Dias
2
Band 2
Mário Lino Dias has proven experience in significant venture capital deals, having acted for Portuguese unicorns on funding rounds and on subsequent strategic acquisitions. He also has experience on the sell side of private equity exits made by way of secondary buyouts or trade sales.

Mário Lino Dias is known for his sharp negotiation skills and strategic approach to complex transactions.

Tomás Pessanha
3
Tomás Pessanha
3
Band 3
Tomás Pessanha is based in the firm's Porto office and handles both venture capital and private equity investments. He often advises clients from the retail, manufacturing and technology sectors.

Tomás Pessanha is a seasoned lawyer with wide knowledge.

Tomás is an experienced lawyer, with a great attitude and a business perspective.

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Mário Lino Dias
2
Mário Lino Dias
2
Band 2
Tomás Pessanha
3
Tomás Pessanha
3
Band 3