Banking & Finance

Paula Gomes Freire is the managing partner at VdA. She is best recognised for her expert handling of securitisation matters.

Pedro Cassiano Santos leads VdA's banking practice and handles the full range of banking and finance matters. He is frequently seen advising prominent domestic and international clients on financial restructurings.

"It is great working with Pedro, he displays great knowledge and experience dealing with complex matters."

"He finds diverse solutions to the problems with a great overview of the matters."

Francisco Sá Carneiro is adept at handling refinancings and financial restructurings.

Tiago Correia Moreira advises originator banks, issuers and investors on all transactional and regulatory matters arising in relation to securitisations.

"Tiago Correia Moreira has excellent commercial awareness."

"He is very good at explaining how Portuguese law works in a simple and understanding way, whilst being very patient with his clients."

Benedita Aires is skilled in advising lenders on real estate financing and refinancing mandates. She has further experience in handling debt refinancings.

"Benedita Aires is a very experienced and responsive professional with great knowledge of cutting-edge structures and deep understanding of local law issues."

"She provides us with a marvellous service."

Hugo Moredo Santos enters the rankings this year backed by positive market recognition and client support. He assists prominent domestic banks with a variety of financing matters including refinancing, acquisition finance and securitisation matters.

"He is very knowledgeable and a big facilitator of transactions."

"He has a very profound expertise and is pragmatic. It is very easy to deal with him."

"He is accessible and has good technical knowledge."