LAWYER PROFILE

Benedita Aires

Global 2026

VdA

Ranked in 1 practice area

Banking & Finance

Portugal

7 years ranked

Contributions and articles

1 Global Practice Guides

About

Provided by VdA

Practice Areas

Banking&Finance, Capital Markets

Career

Benedita Aires joined VdA in 2003. She is Partner in the Banking & Finance practice where she has been involved in several transactions, in Portugal and abroad, mainly focused on the issue and placement of debt, equity and regulatory capital instruments and other structured finance products and classic financing.

She has also been actively working on credit securitisations, covered bonds issues, asset portfolio financings and other asset-backed transactions.

She has been actively involved in the public recapitalisation of Portuguese banks and in the approval by the European Commission of their respective restructuring processes. She provided legal advice on the application of resolution measures to Portuguese banks, the establishment of bridge bank and respective sale process, as well as the disposal of financial institutions.

Professional Memberships

Admitted to the Portuguese Bar Association and registered as a European Registered Lawyer.

Publications

Author of various publications on matters within her field of expertise

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

Banking & Finance - Portugal

Band 3

Individual Editorial

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

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Benedita Aires has in-depth market knowledge and extensive experience in complex negotiations, consistently ensuring excellent service and finding effective solutions.
Banking & FinanceChambers Global Guide