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SRS Legal

Banking & Finance

Europe Guide 2026 : Portugal

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SRS Legal

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At SRS, we work with prestigious financial institutions on a wide range of transactions and financial regulatory matters, strategically, efficiently and with added value.

Recognized for its specialised know-how and proven track record, the Banking and Finance team covers the areas of Banking and Finance and Capital Markets, acting for domestic and international financial entities and borrowers on the structuring and implementation of a wide range of financing transactions, both domestic and cross-border, including bank lending, debt issues, securitizations, NPLs and fund offerings.

The team also advises credit institutions, asset managers, investment companies, payment service providers and e-money institutions, both incumbent and fintechs, on a wide range of financial regulatory matters.

Expertise

  • Debt Issues
  • Financial Regulation
  • Financing
  • Investment Funds
  • Payments & Digital Banking
  • Project Finance
  • Reestructuring & NPL
  • Securitization
  • Sustainable Finance
  • Virtual Assets

Clients (10)

  • FBN (UK) Bank
  • Respol Group
  • African Export Import Bank
  • Banco do Brasil
  • Deutsche Bank
  • M7 Reals Estate Fund
  • Standard Bank Mozambique
  • Commerzbank
  • Lombard Bank
  • Chainsmiths

Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance - Portugal

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

SRS Legal is a domestic group experienced in assisting national corporations and international banks with a wide range of finance mandates. The team has experience in the establishment and authorisation of fund management companies, with further activity in handling real estate mandates. It advises on cross-border facility agreements granted in favour of African borrowers. The law firm offers further strength in banking sector M&A and the acquisition of NPL portfolios.

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Work Highlights

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  • SRS advised MNK on the refinancing of its hotels in Lisbon and Porto.

Strengths

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  • SRS Legal Legal offers responsiveness, availability, knowledge and pragmatism.

    Banking & Finance respondentEurope

  • SRS Legal demonstrates significant experience and a willingness to meet tight deadlines. Its abilities to communicate and find compromises are a key differentiator.

    Banking & Finance respondentEurope

  • SRS Legal provides a full-service office that covers all of its client's needs.

    Banking & Finance respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Alexandra Valente
    Alexandra Valente

    Alexandra Valente

    Alexandra Valente is well versed in a variety of domestic and international financing and refinancing transactions, including those regarding real estate matters.

    • Alexandra Valente is an excellent lawyer.

      Banking & Finance respondentEurope

    • Alexandra Valente is an extremely competent lawyer, with in-depth knowledge and effective problem-solving skills.

      Banking & Finance respondentEurope
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  • João Santos Carvalho
    João Santos Carvalho

    João Santos Carvalho

    João Santos Carvalho advises on corporate and real estate finance, with further activity on securitisation matters.

    • João Santos Carvalho is an excellent lawyer with distinctive interpersonal skills, meticulous attention to detail and the ability to manage different perspectives and find solutions.

      Banking & Finance respondentEurope

    • João Santos Carvalho is very responsive and great to work with.

      Banking & Finance respondentEurope

    • João Santos Carvalho offers great technical and commercial capacity.

      Banking & Finance respondentEurope
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