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VdA

Restructuring/Insolvency

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VdA has a strong presence in the two main areas of relevant activity in the area: transactions involving international players concerning relevant distressed assets located in Portugal and debt restructuring of companies facing financial difficulties within the post crisis period. We continue to carry out work connected with the collapse of Grupo Espírito Santo and of Banco Espírito Santo. We team up with lawyers from Banking, M&A, Corporate & Governance, Real Estate and Capital Markets to ensure the broader scope casework required by R&I.
Culturally, VdA is well-known for maintaining a close relationship with its clients, which makes it possible for us to monitor clients’ resilience (or lack thereof), helping to steer through the obstacles recently posed by the economic crisis. VdA has been at the forefront of the most innovative transactions, having developed some of the most innovative legal solutions to reach restructuring results in certain companies representing case studies in the context of R&I (see Qimonda Portugal)
For a comprehensive list of the services we provide both internationally and in the Portugal, visit the VdA website for more details: http://vda.pt/en

Chambers Review

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Restructuring/Insolvency - Portugal

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

VdA is a heavyweight full-service law firm that regularly assists clients with an array of restructuring and insolvency issues, with expertise in advising both creditors and insolvent estates. It offers particular prowess assisting clients with debt recovery and the liquidation of assets, as well as with contentious proceedings, including cases of maladministration. The law firm has notable experience in cases of a multi-jurisdictional nature, including cross-border corporate restructurings and distressed M&A processes.

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Work Highlights

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  • VdA advised Hefesto on the insolvency proceedings of Jodel Hygiene Products Manufacturing and its guarantors.

Strengths

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  • VdA's restructuring and insolvency department offers considerable experience and the capacity to handle complex matters.

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  • VdA stands out for its business understanding, availability and 360-degree view of the restructuring process and its impacts on various parties.

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  • VdA has a solid team that is deeply knowledgeable about the business and legal environment. It is a top law firm.

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  • I recommend VdA for its commitment, quick responses and security it provides me during the consultancy period.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Teresa Pitôrra
    Teresa Pitôrra

    Teresa Pitôrra

    Teresa Pitôrra advises clients on judicial liquidation, insolvency and restructuring procedures, including cross-border matters. She also assists with EU and Portuguese regulatory matters.

    • Teresa Pitôrra is a very good lawyer in the area of ​​restructuring and insolvency.

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