About

Provided by Sérvulo & Associados

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.

Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance - Portugal

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

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.

Work Highlights

  • Sérvulo & Associados advised the Teixeira Duarte Group on a EUR654 million debt restructuring.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Paulo Câmara
1
Paulo Câmara
1
Band 1
Paulo Câmara leads financial services regulatory matters both for major Portuguese banks and for new entrants to the market.

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
2
Manuel Magalhães
2
Band 2
Manuel Magalhães has notable experience in financing matters arising within the context of insolvencies of Portuguese credit institutions. He also earns praise for his broader finance practice, which includes advice on the negotiation of new corporate loans. His expertise also covers regulatory banking mandates.

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
3
Verónica Fernández
3
Band 3

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
4
Francisco Barona
4
Band 4

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.

Ranked Lawyers at
Sérvulo & Associados

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Portugal

Banking & Finance

Francisco Barona
4
Francisco Barona
4
Band 4
Manuel Magalhães
4
Manuel Magalhães
Head of Banking & Finance
4
Band 4
Paulo Câmara
4
Paulo Câmara
Head of Banking & Finance
4
Band 4
Banking & Finance: Regulatory

Paulo Câmara
1
Paulo Câmara
1
Band 1
Manuel Magalhães
2
Manuel Magalhães
2
Band 2
Verónica Fernández
3
Verónica Fernández
3
Band 3

Members

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Francisco Boavida Salavessa

Manuel Magalhães

Manuel Magalhães

Head of Department

Paulo Câmara

Paulo Câmara

Head of Department

Verónica Fernández