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Banking & Finance

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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

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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.

Work Highlights

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  • Morais Leitão advised Rauva on its acquisition of Banco Montepio, including on the regulatory requirements.

Strengths

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The firm has extensive knowledge and a lot of experience in the issues in question. It is able to allocate the necessary resources to meet deadlines.

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They are very reactive and focus on providing solutions.

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The team are always responsive. The lawyers make sure that you get an answer to all your questions.

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Notable Practitioners

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Luís Branco
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Luís Branco
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Senior Statespeople
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.
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Filipe Lowndes Marques
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Filipe Lowndes Marques
Head of Banking & Finance
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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 demonstrated a pragmatic sense in the face of the complexity of the operation and a strong commitment to the final result.

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Elmano Sousa Costa
Elmano Sousa Costa
Associates to watch

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

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Claudia Santos Cruz
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Claudia Santos Cruz
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Foreign Expert
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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Banking & Finance
Luís Branco
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Luís Branco
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Senior Statespeople
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Filipe Lowndes Marques
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Filipe Lowndes Marques
Head of Banking & Finance
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Band 1
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Elmano Sousa Costa
Elmano Sousa Costa
Associates to watch
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Claudia Santos Cruz
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Claudia Santos Cruz
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Foreign expert for Angola
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Members

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Filipe Lowndes Marques

Filipe Lowndes Marques

Head of Department