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André Figueiredo
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André Figueiredo
Ranked in 2 Practice Areas
1

Band 1

Banking & Finance

Portugal

7 Years Ranked

1

Band 1

Capital Markets

Portugal

10 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides
Global 2026

About

Provided by André Figueiredo

Europe

Practice Areas

Capital Markets; Banking and Finance

Career

André Figueiredo is the partner who heads the Banking and Finance and Capital Markets practices. He has a diversified practice in the areas of capital markets, corporate and structured finance and regulatory advice, acting regularly for issuers/borrowers, sponsors, banks and investors.

He has been following closely the ongoing transformation of the Portuguese banking sector, acting for investors on resolution matters, and representing investors and issuers in some of the largest NPL deconsolidation transactions, some of which public traded. André also leads the firm’s impact investment practice.

André obtained an LL.M. in Corporate Law from NYU School of Law and earned a PhD in securities law from Universidade Nova de Lisboa.

He teaches securities and financial law at the Portuguese Catholic University, is the author of several articles and legal books in the fields of securities and finance law, and a regular speaker at industry and academic conferences.

Personal

Languages: Portuguese and English

Chambers Review

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Chambers European Guide

Banking & Finance - Portugal

1
Band 1
Individual Editorial
André Figueiredo leads much of the firm's key finance transactional work, including advice on the acquisition of NPL or REO portfolios. His knowledge covers syndicated financing, complex loan negotiations and regulatory banking issues.
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Capital Markets - Portugal

1
Band 1
Individual Editorial
André Figueiredo handles the full scope of capital markets transactions, including securitisation matters. He assists clients with share capital increases and the issuance of green bonds.
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Contributions

Latest contributions provided by André Figueiredo

Global Practice Guide
Banking & Finance 2025
Portugal | Trends and Developments
André Figueiredo
Hugo Nunes e Sá
Authored by
André Figueiredo, Hugo Nunes e Sá
Article • Sep 2025

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

André Figueiredo is very responsive, with high levels of sophistication and commercial awareness.

Banking & Finance respondent
Chambers European Guide

André Figueiredo is a trusted partner.

Capital Markets respondent
Chambers European Guide

André Figueiredo is one of the best capital markets lawyers in Portugal.

Capital Markets respondent
Chambers European Guide

André Figueiredo has a talent for understanding his clients' businesses, which allows him to identify innovative solutions to complex problems and provide excellent service to his clients.

Capital Markets respondent
Chambers European Guide

André Figueiredo is a top lawyer who is intelligent and easy to work with.

Capital Markets respondent
Chambers European Guide

André Figueiredo undoubtedly stands out for his technical excellence, fluidity and clarity of reasoning, as well as his pragmatic and straightforward approach.

Capital Markets respondent
Chambers European Guide

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