Europe Guide 2026 : Portugal
Ranked Individuals
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SÉRVULO provides regular advice to credit institutions and finance companies, has vast experience of financial operations and debt restructuring, routinely assists with the development of banking products and services, and is particularly skilled in handling complex national and international transactions. The firm also represents clients in their dealings with the relevant regulatory authorities, seeking authorisations for credit institutions, investment companies, holding companies and respective qualified shareholders.
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Sérvulo & Associados is a highly respected practice noted for its outstanding regulatory advice. The firm often provides assistance to prominent financial institutions and investment funds, and is well placed to assist with transactional or operational issues. It has experience in the establishment and authorisation of payment services entities.
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Sérvulo & Associados advised the Teixeira Duarte Group on a EUR654 million debt restructuring.
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Sérvulo & Associados offers experience, pragmatism and the pursuit of the best defence of client's interests.
Sérvulo & Associados is very responsive, cooperative and willing to engage on difficult topics,
Sérvulo & Associados is distinguished for its technical competence, experience and quality.
Sérvulo & Associados offers a pragmatic and solution-oriented approach.
Sérvulo & Associados stands out for its negotiation skills, high competence, availability and in-depth analysis of matters.
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Paulo Câmara is an excellent professional, always timely and responsive in every interaction.
Paulo Câmara displays very strong technical competence, particularly in highly complex matters. He has a very accurate commercial vision.
Paulo Câmara is one of the most knowledgeable lawyers in Portugal.
Manuel Magalhães is distinguished for his work capacity and his ability to perceive and focus on what truly matters to his client.
Lawyer offers exceptional competence, deep customer knowledge and distinctive availability.
Manuel Magalhães is an impressively dedicated lawyer.
Verónica Fernández has strong expertise advising financial institutions on a broad range of regulatory issues, including PSD2-regulated services, AML and crypto.
Verónica Fernández is a widely experienced lawyer.
Francisco Barona demonstrates solid knowledge of corporate finance matters and debt restructurings.
Francisco Barona is an excellent lawyer. He is able to resolve complex issues with a very commercial approach.
Banking & Finance
Head of Banking & Finance
Head of Banking & Finance
Banking & Finance: Regulatory
Banking & Finance: Regulatory
Banking & Finance: Regulatory
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Verónica Fernández
Francisco Boavida Salavessa
Francisco Barona
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Practice area: Banking & Finance
Location: Portugal
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