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Banking & Finance

Portugal

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Provided by Miguel Rodrigues Leal

Europe

Practice Areas

Banking & Finance (Portugal)

Career

Miguel Rodrigues Leal is a professional partner and has been with Abreu Advogados since 2025, working primarily in the areas of Banking and Finance.

He has broad experience advising investors, debtors, and financing entities across a wide range of transactions, including real estate finance, corporate finance, project finance, infrastructure, private debt, restructurings, NPL acquisitions, and bond issuances.

Miguel has also been involved in M&A and joint venture transactions in regulated sectors and regularly advises institutions on regulatory matters, particularly in financial services, payment services, and securities law.

Before joining Abreu, he worked at another international law firm in both Lisbon and London, where he co-headed the Banking and Finance practice in Lisbon.

He is a member of the Portuguese Bar Association.

Professional Memberships

Portuguese Bar Association

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Chambers European Guide

Banking & Finance - Portugal

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Band 4
Individual Editorial

Miguel Rodrigues Leal is able to assist with refinancings and project finance mandates as well as NPL-related matters. He also has experience with the restructuring of real estate and corporate financing.

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