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Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados

Banking & Finance

Global Guide 2026 : Portugal

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Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados

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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.

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Banking & Finance - Portugal

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

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 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.

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Work Highlights

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  • Morais Leitão advised a syndicate of lenders on structuring Powerdot's EUR165 million green bond financing.

Strengths

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  • Morais Leitão offers strong legal and sector knowledge, with seasoned lawyers who can handle complex transactions.

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  • Morais Leitão combines a strong focus on results with a proactive and solution-oriented approach, even when navigating novel or untested transactions.

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  • Morais Leitão provides deep technical knowledge, extensive experience and a proven track record. This combination enables it to provide valuable insights and practical solutions to complex issues.

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  • Morais Leitão offers excellent legal knowledge and high negotiation skills, as well as a commitment to deadlines, responsibility and ethics.

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  • Morais Leitão is distinguished for its knowledge, availability and ability to understand issues and propose solutions.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Luís Branco
    Luís Branco

    Luís Branco

    Luís Branco enjoys a longstanding reputation as a banking and finance lawyer in Portugal. His expertise covers a variety of financing transactions, including corporate and acquisition finance.

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  • Filipe Lowndes Marques
    Filipe Lowndes Marques

    Filipe Lowndes Marques

    Filipe Lowndes Marques assists renowned banks and multinational investors with a variety of banking and finance matters including securitisations, debt restructurings, green financing and real estate finance deals.

    • Filipe Lowndes Marques is highly attentive to detail and focuses on what truly matters for both sides of a deal, consistently taking a proactive and solution-oriented approach that drives results.

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    • Filipe Lowndes Marques offers experience, clarity and availability.

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  • Elmano Sousa Costa
    Elmano Sousa Costa

    Elmano Sousa Costa

    Elmano Sousa Costa advises clients on real estate and acquisition financing and demonstrates additional experience in refinancing mandates.

    • Elmano Sousa Costa has strong sector knowledge and expertise. He is easy to access and very quick to react, offering good insights.

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    • Elmano Sousa Costa is highly technically proficient, with solid knowledge in a variety of subjects. He stands out for his strong negotiation and persuasion skills.

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    • Elmano Sousa Costa offers tremendous professionalism and availability. In complex negotiations, he always demonstrates openness and flexibility in seeking mutually acceptable solutions.

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    • Elmano Sousa Costa is very knowledgeable and practical in problem-solving, with strong commercial acumen.

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  • Claudia Santos Cruz
    Claudia Santos Cruz

    Claudia Santos Cruz

    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.

    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.

    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.

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