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Restructuring/Insolvency

About

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SÉRVULO´s vast experience in company insolvencies and restructuring procedures, particularly in judicial liquidation of credit institutions and financial companies, grants its clients a specialised and transversal legal assistance in all relevant legal areas, notably Litigation, Finance, Corporate and M&A, Real Estate, Employment Law and Tax.

Moreover, SÉRVULO closely and continuously follows legislative and economic changes that impact the framework of restructuring and insolvency. To this end, SÉRVULO monitors Portugal´s Economic Recovery Plan for 2020/2030, which may constitute a restructuring opportunity for several companies, preventing eventual mass insolvencies scenarios.

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Restructuring/Insolvency - Portugal

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What the Team is Known For

Sérvulo & Associados has a well-known department providing advice to clients on the litigious aspects of insolvency processes and liquidation proceedings. The law firm offers a solid bench of noted practitioners who advise both creditors and indebted financial institutions as well as companies from the transportation and construction sectors. The team also assists with special revitalisation proceedings, credit claims and restructuring plans.

Work Highlights

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  • Sérvulo & Associados continues to assist Banco Espírito Santo with its liquidation and resolution.

Strengths

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"The delivery and expertise of Sérvulo & Associados are very good. Its team has the knowledge and sensibility that clients want."

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"They have a deep and vast knowledge of the subject and give quick answers. They meet the deadlines without ceasing to be accurate in their answers."

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"The team brings availability, rigour and technical knowledge."

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Notable Practitioners

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Mafalda Ferreira Santos
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Mafalda Ferreira Santos
Head of Restructuring/Insolvency
3
Band 3

Mafalda Ferreira Santos assists clients with contentious matters within insolvency, including pre-litigation and litigation proceedings, as well as revitalisation proceedings and credit claims.

"Mafalda Ferreira Santos has a great and profound knowledge. She dedicates herself fully to these matters and is always thinking about us and our needs."

"Mafalda is very attentive to the details. She is a team leader who has everything well documented and she can be assertive without losing diplomacy."

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Manuel Magalhães
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Manuel Magalhães
Head of Restructuring/Insolvency
3
Band 3

Manuel Magalhães has a broad practice that takes in large liquidation proceedings, credit claims, clawback disputes and insolvency liability litigation. He often advises banks and real estate clients.

"He is very knowledgeable about insolvency proceedings and provided us with good advice on how to move forward."

"He is proactive with good negotiation skills and is always able to provide legal and sound solutions."

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Mafalda Ferreira Santos
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Mafalda Ferreira Santos
Head of Restructuring/Insolvency
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Manuel Magalhães
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Manuel Magalhães
Head of Restructuring/Insolvency
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Band 3
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Members

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António Teles

Barona Francisco

Boavida Salavessa Francisco

Carreiro Sofia

Mafalda Ferreira Santos

Mafalda Ferreira Santos

Head of Department

Manuel Magalhães

Manuel Magalhães

Head of Department

Thibaut Trocado Sofia