Banking & Finance
Global Guide 2024 : Portugal
Band 1
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Provided by Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados
Owing to its long experience in the principal areas of activity of the banking and finance sector, Morais Leitão has a leading and innovative position. With a dedicated, versatile and experienced team, we ensure a specialised and efficient service to financial institutions and Portuguese and foreign companies.
Our activity includes legal advice in all areas of Banking and Finance Law, including:
Structured finance;
Investment funds;
Derivatives;
Project finance/Public-private partnerships;
Banking regulation and supervision;
Securitisation and covered bonds;
Fintech.
Chambers Review
Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados benefits from a widely reputed team with a multidisciplinary approach, handling the full scope of banking and finance mandates. The lawyers frequently act for lenders on acquisition finance and restructurings. The team has demonstrable experience in varied real estate and project finance matters, including negotiating development finance agreements in support of new residential or commercial projects. It has strong cross-border capabilities and notable experience in lusophone African matters.
Work Highlights
- Morais Leitão assisted EDP with issues related to the substitution of issued notes.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team has very good knowledge on the matters at hand and every aspect of the different projects."
"The law firm's solid technical skills and constructive approach are key to deal with complex matters."
"I value the team's capacity to solve the problems in a short timeframe, and its technical skills."
"The team stands out for its quality, friendliness, availability, personalised service, the level of commitment and delivery, as well as its clear and objective communication."
"They make every effort to meet short and changing deadlines, and are responsive and engaged. The team works to anticipate and resolve Portuguese-specific issues before they arise."
"The team has very good knowledge on the matters at hand and every aspect of the different projects."
"The law firm's solid technical skills and constructive approach are key to deal with complex matters."
"I value the team's capacity to solve the problems in a short timeframe, and its technical skills."
"The team stands out for its quality, friendliness, availability, personalised service, the level of commitment and delivery, as well as its clear and objective communication."
"They make every effort to meet short and changing deadlines, and are responsive and engaged. The team works to anticipate and resolve Portuguese-specific issues before they arise."
Notable Practitioners
Luís Branco is a longstanding and well-respected figure among market commentators. His expertise covers a variety of financing transactions, including corporate and acquisition finance.
"Luís Branco is one of the most well-recognised and reputed senior lawyers in the areas of banking and financing in Portugal."
"He is very sophisticated with a great commercial approach, the kind of lawyer who is commonly seen as a problem solver."
Filipe Lowndes Marques assists renowned banks and multinational investors with a variety of banking and finance matters including securitisations, debt restructurings and real estate finance deals.
"He is an experienced lawyer who has great technical skills and is very much focused on the client."
"His experience in different financing processes is very helpful. He helps a lot in the conclusion of the transactions and is straight to the point."
Claudia Santos Cruz advises on a variety of complex financing transactions involving the UK as well as lusophone African markets. She regularly assists international banks and investors with project and shipping finance deals and debt restructurings.
Ranked Lawyers at
Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados
Portugal
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