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Capital Markets

About

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At VdA we have extensive Capital Markets' experience, with a focus on the national and international issuance of debt and equity securities, privatization, IPOs, acquisitions, listings and de-listings and corporate restructurings of listed companies.
We work closely with companies and corporations, fund managers, venture capital and private equity firms, brokers and banks in matters of capital markets, be it transactional or regulatory work.
Our practice area excels in regularly advising some of the most preeminent issuers and financial institutions - domestic and international - in their relationship with the regulators.
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

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Capital Markets - Portugal

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

VdA offers a highly regarded capital markets practice praised for its first-rate expertise in DCM. The team regularly assists international investment banks with their role as managers and underwriters of Portuguese bond issuances, including retail and green bonds. The lawyers also have extensive experience acting on the underwriter side of capital increases carried out by major Portuguese energy or construction companies. The law firm advises on securitisations, acting for an impressive list of originator banks, issuers and investors.

Work Highlights

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  • VdA advised a large bank syndicate on the creation of a EUR1 billion note programme to Floene Energias for the financing of its general corporate purposes.

Strengths

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Every time a challenging matter arises, VdA handles it with diligence and expertise, proposing solutions, with contributions targeted to solving rather than to only identifying the problems.

Capital Markets respondent
Europe

VdA is proactive and always present, supporting and letting us know of new legislation and regulations. Its team is very cooperative and helpful when we want to see new angles on issues.

Capital Markets respondent
Europe

In my opinion, VdA is the most experienced firm in the market. The team is very good, timely, available and proactive.

Capital Markets respondent
Europe

Notable Practitioners

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Paula Gomes Freire
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Paula Gomes Freire
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Eminent Practitioners

Managing Partner Paula Gomes Freire is best known for her advice on securitisation transactions. She routinely advises originator banks on the STS-compliant securitisation of auto loan portfolios.

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Hugo Moredo Santos
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Hugo Moredo Santos
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Band 1

Hugo Moredo Santos plays a leading role in many of the firm's major equity and debt capital market mandates. He acts for international banks and Portuguese corporate issuers, including sports clubs.

He is the face of the firm in this area and he is always very proactive and very helpful.

He is great and one of the best partners with whom we have worked.

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Pedro Cassiano Santos
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Pedro Cassiano Santos
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Pedro Cassiano Santos assists a range of high-profile international and domestic clients with the full range of capital market matters. His expertise covers securitisations and a variety of debt and equity capital market deals.
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José Pedro Fazenda Martins
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José Pedro Fazenda Martins
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Band 3
José Pedro Fazenda Martins is experienced in equity capital markets and bond issuance matters. He also provides regulatory advice.

José Pedro Fazenda Martins is very experienced and has a lot of knowledge in capital markets in Portugal. He also has a lot of experience in legislation and knowledge on how the regulators operate.

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Orlando Vogler Guiné
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Orlando Vogler Guiné
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Band 4
Orlando Vogler Guiné plays a key supporting role in many of the firm's debt and equity capital matters. He assists with green bond issuances, securitisation and derivatives transactions.

He has excellent expertise and is goal-oriented.

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Ranked Lawyers at
VdA Vieira de Almeida

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Capital Markets
Paula Gomes Freire
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Paula Gomes Freire
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Eminent Practitioners
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Hugo Moredo Santos
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Hugo Moredo Santos
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Band 1
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Pedro Cassiano Santos
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Pedro Cassiano Santos
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Band 1
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José Pedro Fazenda Martins
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José Pedro Fazenda Martins
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Band 3
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Orlando Vogler Guiné
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Orlando Vogler Guiné
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Band 4
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