LAWYER PROFILE

Ana Sofia Silva

Europe 2026

Cuatrecasas

Ranked in 1 practice area

Insurance

Portugal

4 years ranked

About

Provided by Cuatrecasas

Practice Areas

Financial Services & Insurance.

Career

Counsel. Specialist in advising insurance and reinsurance companies, and pension funds on commercial and regulatory matters, Ana Sofia Silva advises Portuguese and international clients from the insurance and reinsurance sectors, on joint ventures and strategic collaboration agreements between companies in the finance sector for the joint use of commercial distribution networks for insurance products (bancassurance), transfers and assignments of insurance portfolios, and procedures with the Financial Supervisory Authority (ASF); she has participated in most of the main M&A transactions carried out on the Portuguese market involving insurance companies and insurance brokers.

In the area of regulatory law, she advises on structuring and implementing life and non-life insurance products, on interpreting contracts and on matters relating to pension plans and funds.

She also advises on structured finance transactions and debt issues.

Professional Memberships

Member of the Portuguese Bar Association.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Insurance - Portugal

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Ana Sofia Silva is a seasoned practitioner who regularly handles cross-border product distribution and contractual mandates. She boasts further experience in regulatory mandates, including advising on schemes regulated by the Portuguese Insurance and Pension Funds Supervisory Authority.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Ana Sofia Silva has an excellent ability to understand, contextualise and respond to requests.
InsuranceChambers European Guide
Ana Sofia Silva has significant experience in insurance law and always provides an outstanding level of personalised service and attention that is truly difficult to find.
InsuranceChambers European Guide
Ana Sofia Silva is an excellent lawyer, with extensive experience in the field and a practical approach. She is very friendly and a pleasure to work with.
InsuranceChambers European Guide

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