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Our Banking and Finance Practice Area advises on every aspect of the financial markets.

The team regularly takes part in complex large-scale transactions, advising lenders and borrowers. The experience acquired by our lawyers contributes to the creation of legal structures that accommodate our clients’ needs (effective, strong and tax efficient) and adapt to the constantly changing practices of international operators.

In order to provide services of the highest technical and professional level, the firm offers specialised advice on:

  • Corporate finance (syndicated loans, such as club deals)
  • Project finance.
  • Acquisition finance.
  • Asset finance.
  • Structured finance and securitisation.
  • Regulatory matters.
  • Derivatives.

Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance - Portugal

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Uría Menéndez is admired for its expertise in the banking and finance arena. It has acted on the buy side of several high-value NPL transactions and acquisitions of loan servicing platforms. It advises on the negotiation of credit facilities in support of residential developments. Uría Menéndez is also well placed to advise on diverse matters that entail interaction with the Portuguese financial services regulator, including the establishment of new payment services companies in Portugal.

Work Highlights

Provided by Uría Menéndez

  • Uría Menéndez advised Tikehau Capital on the refinancing of a large residential portfolio.

Strengths

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The team are efficient and super collaborative.

Banking & Finance respondent
Europe

The team have deep knowledge of the Portuguese banking legal framework, with relevant experience in this field, which allows us to rely on their sharp and business-oriented advice.

Banking & Finance respondent
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Uría Menéndez's complete and diverse team are pragmatic and able to find good solutions to complex issues.

Banking & Finance respondent
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Uría Menéndez has very experienced lawyers who understand the client and establish a good relationship with the counterparties.

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They are always attentive to the most recent trends in the banking and finance industry.

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Notable Practitioners

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Miguel Rodrigues Leal
4
Miguel Rodrigues Leal
4
Band 4

Miguel Rodrigues Leal is able to assist with refinancings and project finance mandates as well as NPL-related matters. He also has experience with the restructuring of real estate and corporate financing.

Miguel Rodrigues Leal is great at understanding his client's goals and needs.

Miguel Rodrigues Leal has very good drafting skills.

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José António Reymão Nogueira
José António Reymão Nogueira
Associates to watch

José António Reymão Nogueira has experience in real estate refinancing matters and also in corporate finance structures. He is also engaged in the sale of NPLs.

He is a promising lawyer who focuses on real estate finance and has great knowledge.

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Ranked Lawyers at
Uría Menéndez

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Miguel Rodrigues Leal
4
Miguel Rodrigues Leal
4
Band 4
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José António Reymão Nogueira
José António Reymão Nogueira
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Members

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Hélder Frias

Head of Department