Abreu Advogados
Abreu Advogados is a leading independent law firm headquartered in Lisbon. The firm was established in 1993 and has significantly expanded over the years.
The firm is a member of several international associations and has strong ties with few large international law firms. The team is led by managing partner Inês Sequeira Mendes.
The firm has a particular strength in banking, M&A and projects development and finance work.
Highlights
The firm advised the French Development Agency on its $647 million financing operation for Hidroelétrica de Cahora Bassa.
In Debt Capital Markets, the firm advised Celulose Beira Industrial on its $167 million issuance of debt notes listed on Euronext Access.
The firm also advised Time Out Group on its issuance of $51.7 million corporate bonds.
Testimonials
"Abreu provides a very good service, focusing in defending our interests. They always provide a prompt and efficient response to our requests. They are very solid from a technical standpoint." (Banking Client)
"Expertise and knowledge on Portuguese law." (Financial services regulatory Client)
"High level of expertise and professionalism and the achieve results." (Insolvency Client)
"They are available, knowledgeable, reliable hands-on and team members are experts in their areas of practice. The Abreu team always aims at meeting client demands and timelines." (M&A Client)
"Abreu team is very skilled in this matter, straight to the point with a very honest and pragmatical approach. Focus on client and goal oriented."
"The firm is a very client oriented, which understanding and adapting to our needs to be able to successfully cross the bridge between the legal language and the management / engineer language and requests." (Energy Project Development Client)
Key clients
Banco de Investimento Global (BIG), Celulose Beira Industrial (CELBI), Osborne+Co, Time Out Group and
TotalEnergies.
Azeredo Perdigão & Associados
Azeredo Perdigão & Associados is a Portuguese corporate law established in 1919. The firm has an office based in Lisbon. The firm boasts of having specialised knowledge on both domestic and cross-border transactions. The team is led by managing partner Miguel de Azeredo Perdigão and supported by other prominent legal practitioners. The firm has a special focus on restructuring and insolvency transactions and advises on M&A deals, mostly for clients in the retail sector.
Highlights
The firm advised TECNIFAR – Indústria Técnica Farmacêutica on the special revitalization process of its debtor UDIFAR II – Distribuição Farmacêutica.
The firm advised Haleon Portugal on the debt recovery proceedings and special revitalization processes regarding all its debtors in Portugal.
The firm has also advised SICASAL – INDÚSTRIA E COMÉRCIO DE CARNES
on the debt recovery proceedings and special revitalization processes regarding all its debtors in Portugal.
Key clients
HALEON PORTUGAL, PRIMEBRANDS, SICASAL – INDÚSTRIA E COMÉRCIO DE CARNES TECNIFAR - INDÚSTRIA TÉCNICA FARMACÊUTICA and TRIUMPH INTERNACIONAL II – DISTRIBUIÇÃO TÊXTIL UNIPESSOAL.
Costa Pinto
Costa Pinto Advogados is an independent Portuguese law firm located in Lisbon. The firm was established in April 2013 by José Costa Pinto, the founding partner, who is supported by notable legal practitioners such as partner Ana Da Ponte Lopes. The firm believes in providing clear, practical and creative legal solutions tailored towards their clients' needs. The firm has a special focus on M&A deals where it advises clients mostly on acquisition and sale of shares.
Highlights
In M&A the firm worked on mergers, financial investments, joint ventures, asset acquisitions, private acquisitions, real estate acquisitions, asset acquisitions for clients connected with banking and real estate among other sectors.
Testimonials
"Providing solutions to unblock situations." (M&A Client)
"Organization, availability and experience." (Restructuring Client)
Garrigues
Garrigues is an international firm headquartered in Madrid. The firm was founded in 1941 and
has established offices in 13 countries across Africa, America, Asia and Europe. The firm's presence in Portugal could be traced to 2005 when it established its Lisbon office and expanded its legal practice by opening its Oporto office in 2006. The Portugal team is led by managing partner João Miranda. The Portugal team has strong focus on business law advising on the most complex and significant deals in Portugal.
Highlights
The firm acted as Portuguese counsel to
TagEnergy on its €570 million green bond for renewables and storage pipeline.
The firm advised Bankinter on its €25 million facility provided to
Prosolia Group for the financing of two solar-photovoltaic plants located in Portugal.
In M&A the firm notably advised
Iberdrola Clientes on the creation of joint ventures with BP to install, operate and maintain a public network of up to a total of 11,000 owned high-power electric vehicle charging points in Spain and Portugal.
Testimonials
"Professionalism." (Banking client)
"Extensive experience on M&A transaction." (M&A client)
"Outstanding professionals." (Private equity client)
Key clients
BNP Paribas Factor, Brookfield Asset Management, Caixa Central de Crédito Agrícola, Njord and Samsung.
Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
Madrid-headquartered international law firm Gómez-Acebo & Pombo founded in 1971.
The firm has eight offices in different locations across Africa, America, Asia and Europe. The firm's presence in Portugal could be traced to 2010 when it established its Lisbon office. The Portugal deal team is led by managing partner Mafalda Barreto and supported by well- seasoned lawyers. The firm has a particular focus on project development transactions and is also very active in project finance, restructuring and insolvency and M&A deals.
Highlights
The firm advised Stoneshield on its acquisition of all the shares in Studenthouse Rua Manuel Pereira from Nuveen.
The firm also advised Regenerate European Sustainable Agriculture Fund in respect of its €40 million acquisition of a blueberry business in Central and Southern Portugal – newly launched as Regen Blue.
In projects the firm advised Acciona Construcción regarding the construction of the new Alentejo Central Hospital.
Key clients
Densair, Hermès, Endesa, Grupo Alfa, Prisa and Sixth Street.
Macedo Vitorino
Macedo Vitorino is a leading Portuguese business law firm located in Lisbon. The firm was founded in 1996 by João Vitorino. The deal team is led by managing partner António Vitorino and supported by notable legal professionals such as partner André Dias and partner Susana Vieira. The firm has a strong practice particularly in project finance but is also very active in banking and debt and equity capital markets work.
Highlights
The firm advised Solarpack
on its acquisition of a greenfield solar project with circa 200 MW installed capacity from Solvasto, Carbofylt, Eco Veredicto and Fadajasmin and the entering of a Development Services Agreement with the sellers for the latter to provide the development of the project.
In projects, the firm advised Sonnedix on a large financing for the construction of several solar parks.
Testimonials
"They are responsible, technically excellent and understand cross-border financing. They also have deep experience in the renewable energy sector. They are easy to work with and responsive." (Project finance client)
Key clients
Arjun Infrastructures Partners, Genese Natural Solaria Energía y Medio Ambiente, Solarpack and Nowo group.
Morais Leitão
Morais Leitão is a leading Portuguese law firm headquartered in Lisbon. The firm's history could be traced to 1992 when António Pinto Leite founded J. Galvão Teles, Bleck, Pinto Leite, which later part of the inception of the firm. The firm operates outside Portugal through Morais Leitão Legal Circle, an international network of law firms. The firm has leading capabilities in the Portuguese legal market achieving top tier ranking across every ranked practice area in Portugal.
Highlights
The firm advised ING Bank and
novobanco on the €80.1 million real estate acquisition finance provided to an LCN SPV for the acquisition of a portfolio of almost 50 supermarkets and subsequent partial syndication of the credit to novobanco.
The firm notably advised EDP - Energias de Portugal and
SU ELETRICIDADE on securitisation of the tariff deficit for 2024 and the non-recourse sale of the tariff deficit for a total amount of €1.1 billion.
Key clients
Banco Santander Totta, EDP – Energias de Portugal, Novo Banco, Iberdrola and Samsung.
PLMJ
PLMJ is a leading independent law firm established headquartered in Lisbon. The firm was founded in 1967. The firm boasts of being the largest and most senior law firm in Portugal with over 270 lawyers. The firm's deal team is led by managing partner Bruno Ferreira, who is highly regarded in the market, and supported by well-seasoned legal professionals. The firm has other offices Porto and Faro. The firm has a well-rounded law practice in Spain achieving a top tier ranking across all relevant practice areas.
Highlights
The firm advised LCN Partners on the
€80.1 million secured financing provided by ING Bank for the acquisition of €150 million services portfolio (50 supermarkets) sold by Trei Real Estate.
In debt capital markets, the firm advised
REN on the issuance of its €5 billion Euro Medium Term Note Programme.
The firm advised Montepio Group on the carve-out of the entire banking activity of Banco Empresas Montepio to Caixa Económica Montepio Geral for a net asset value of about €180 million.
Key clients
Bank of America, Deutsche Bank, European Investment Bank, JP Morgan and
Lloyds Bank.
Raposo Bernardo
Raposo Bernardo & Associados is a Portuguese law firm located in Lisbon. The firm was founded in 1995 and has expanded to have affiliated offices in eight countries in Europe and Lusophone Africa. The deal team is being led by managing partner Nelson Raposo Bernardo, who is highly regarded in the market, and supported by well-seasoned legal practitioners such as Ana Cláudia Rangel. The firm has a particular strength in project development work and has a focus on project finance and restructuring deals.
Highlights
The firm advised on a $225 million financing package to a group of three integrated electric power stations.
The firm also advised on a $140 million loan facility for financing a multiuse park construction project integrating a commercial, industrial and office areas.
In M&A the firm advised on the $175 million acquisition.
Sérvulo & Associados
Servulo & Associados
is a leading Portuguese law firm founded in 1999 by Jose Manuel Servulo Correia. The firm has their offices in Lisbon. The firm boasts of having over 25 years of experience in Portugal with more than 100 competent lawyers. The deal team is made up of Portuguese qualified legal practitioners with expertise in providing legal advice to both domestic and international clients on diverse areas of law. The firm focuses on banking, capital markets, project development and finance, and restructuring and insolvency.
Highlights
The firm advised Caixa Económica Montepio Geral on its financing for the acquisition and refurbishment of a hotel in Lisbon.
The firm also advised Banco Comercial Português on its €30 million financing for the decontamination of soil with EMGI Group.
In M&A, the firm advised QUIBUS on its 100% acquisition of Lusofiltros Filtros e Acessorios Para Veiculos Lda.
Testimonials
"Availability and expertise." (Banking Client)
"Close relationship with the client, business-oriented approach, professionalism, open-minded and problem-solving approach, availability, competitive fees ..." (M&A Client)
"Quick to reply, available, technically sure, pragmatic solutions, and seeking to keep to clients' requests within legal boundaries." (Private equity Client)
"They are very experienced and knowledgeable on the above matters with a lot of actual practice in public laws and renewables sector, which provides comfort within the development and structuring of project rights and clarity in the identification of investment risks. Sérvulo is also in contact with main electricity sector entities and players which is quite helpful in establishing market practices and project necessities." (Project Development Client)
"Expertise in several areas of support. Very supportive team with a good client relationship." (Restructuring Client)
SRS Legal
SRS Legal is a leading Portuguese law firm founded in 1992 by
Pedro Rebelo de Sousa. The firm has three offices in Lisbon, Porto and Funchal. The firm has a global network in Angola, Brazil, Macau, Malta, Mozambique and Singapore. The deal team is being led by managing partner César Sá Esteves and supported by prominent legal practitioners. The firm has a particularly strong practice in debt and equity capital markets but are also very active in banking, M&A and project finance.
Highlights
The firm advised the shareholders of Eurobic on the sale of 57.5 per cent of the bank's share capital to Abanca.
The firm advised Caixa Geral de Depósitos on the €35.5 million syndicated loan provided to a Portuguese hotel group operating in Cape Verde.
In M&A the firm advised Oxy Capital in the Iberian merger of two property management businesses invested by Oxy Capital in Portugal and Spain.
Testimonials
"I believe that the SRS team provides high quality advice and maintains great proximity to the Client." (Banking Client)
"Very pragmatic and responsive. (M&A Client)
"The team has high availability and expertise at all levels with partners readily involved in day-to-day discussions."
(Private equity client)
Key clients
African Export Import Bank, Barclays Bank, Bicredit, Caixa Geral de Depósitos and Hotusa.
Uría Menéndez
Uría Menéndez is an international law firm headquartered in Madrid. The firm opened its Lisbon office in 2001. In 2010, the firm merged with Proença de Carvalho & Associados and became Uría Menéndez – Proença de Carvalho. The deal team in Portugal is being led by managing partner Bernardo Diniz de Ayala, who is highly regarded in the market. The firm has a well-rounded practice in Portugal achieving top-tier status across all ranked practice areas.
Highlights
The firm advised Hermes Investment Management (as bondholders) on a €20 million bond issue by Elegant Family Hotels Cascais to refinance the company’s debt.
The firm also advised Bankinter Consumer Finance on its €600 million joint venture with Sonae creating the first consumer-credit institution in Portugal.
The firm also advised Artá Capital on its €70 million acquisition of a 100% stake in Fereira de Sá Group from Sherpa Capital.
Testimonials
"Very reactive and with very high technical knowledge." (M&A Client)
"Knowledge and availability." (Private equity Client)
"They are a very complete team and always available." (Project development Client)
Key clients
Banco Santander Totta,
Bankinter, Goldman Sachs Bank, ING Bank and JP Morgan
VdA Vieira de Almeida
VdA Vieria De Almeida & Associados is a leading Portuguese law firm located in Lisbon. The firm was established in 1976. The firm operate through VdA Legal Partners, which network all lawyers and independent law firms associated with Vieria De Almeida. The deal team is led by Portugues -qualified lawyers, most notably managing partner
Paula Gomes Freire and senior partner João Vieira de Almeida. The firm is a leader across the market achieving top tier status in all ranked practice areas in Portugal.
Highlights
The firm advised Menzies Aviation on its $32 million
acquisition of a majority stake (50.1%) in the share capital of SPdH – Serviços Portugueses de Handling.
The firm also advised Semapa on its 100% acquisition of the share capital of Triangle.
In debt capital market the firm advised
Greenvolt – Energias Renováveis on the issue and subscription of €200,000,000 Senior Unsecured Conditionally Convertible Bonds due 2030 by KKR.
Key clients
Alantra, BNP Paribas, Caixa Geral Depósitos, Santander Totta and Sport Lisboa e Benfica.
ANDERSEN
Andersen is the Portuguese presence of the international law firm of the same name. They have offices in Lisbon and Porto.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a particular focus on M&A work.
Client Feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
Asset finance
"Experienced, efficient and speedy."
Financial services regulatory
"Andersen, was very efficient, clear, transparent, and straightforward, answering our needs and clarifying our doubts very detailed. They also added potential alternative paths that might fulfil our needs. Their ability to point out a particular direction that could open new business opportunities was very appreciated."
"(i) Extensive knowledge of the topic at hand, (ii) efficient approach to the topic and (iii) proactive to provide alternatives and/or solutions for unforeseen restrictions."
Antas da Cunha Ecija & Associados
Antas da Cunha Ecija & Associados is a Portuguese law firm incorporated in 2015. The firm is led by Fernando Antas da Cunha and has three offices located in Lisbon, Oporto and Braga.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm is active in M&A work.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include SOAFRA, Zomeit and Capitais Privados.
CCA Law Firm
CCA Law Firm is a Portuguese law firm established in 1949. The firm is led by managing partner Domingos Cruz and is based in Lisbon and Oporto.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a focus on M&A work.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include Tinsa, Aegon, Procter & Gamble, Dan Cake, Tayan, Coverflex, Loqr and Barkyn.
Client Feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
M&A
"Experienced, flexible and hardworking team. Always delivering to assure legal security without compromising goals and timelines. Great access to the entire team, from Partner to Associate."
CCSL Advogados
CCSL Advogados is a boutique law firm based in Lisbon.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a focus on M&A.
Client Feedback: 31st edition (2020/2021)
Banking and finance
"Very good. Very insightful. Mafalda is great. I trust them a lot."
"The service is very good, in terms of quality, attention and time."
M&A
"CCSL has a tier 1 service and a very experienced team. Having worked with bigger and older law firms in Portugal, I can confirm that CCSL is definitely a leading firm in M&A and corporate law. The permanent availability and the continuous solutions presented to us is a unique and positive attribute."
"Extremely knowledgeable and 'no stone unturned' to find a solution."
"Know well the procedures and the legislation. It's always available. "
"Super-available at very short notice, hands-on and innovative solutions, looking for different solutions for the problems we faced."
"They are very flexible and aligned with the client's interest."
CMS Portugal
CMS Rui Pena & Arnaut is a Portuguese law firm was established in 2002 from a firm which had been working since 1964. The firm is led by managing partner Jose Luis Arnaut and has offices in Lisbon and Funchal.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a focus on M&A and restructuring and insolvency.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include Caixa Económica Montepio Geral, Chamartín Group, Discovery Real Estate Fund, Explorer Investments, Iberis Capital, JP Morgan Securities, Aquila Capital, VINCI Energies, UBS and Lightsource BP.
Client Feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
Banking
"CMS are incredible proactive and responsive in their advice. They are also easy to work with and give us practical advice, both quickly and for great value."
Capital markets
"Reliable. Efficient. Adaptable. They have a strong and deep knowledge of capital markets transactions' structures and workflows."
Cruz Roque Semião & Associados
Cruz Roque Semião & Associados, branded as CRS Advogados, is a Portuguese law firm established in 2015. The firm has one office in Lisbon.
The firm has a focus on restructuring and insolvency.
Cuatrecasas
Cuatrecasas is a law firm which has its Portuguese origins in the Lisbon law offices that Armando Gonçalves Pereira founded in 1928. Since 1989, the firm has also had an office in Porto.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a focus on banking, debt and equity capital markets, M&A, project development and restructuring and insolvency.
Key clients
In banking, key clients of the firm include Novo Banco, JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley, Deutsche Bank, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Natixis, BNP, BBVA, Nordic and CaixaBank.
In capital markets, key clients of the firm include Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Deutsch Bank, Iberwind Group, Servdebt, IFD, Grupo Pestana and DBRS.
In M&A and private equity, key clients of the firm include Bosch, DHL, Aroundtown, Truventuro, EKZ Renewables, MSC, JD Sports, Reden Solar and Orpea.
In projects, key clients of the firm include DP World, Cross Ocean Partners, Auto-Estradas do Atlântico, Iridium Concesiones de Infraestructuras, InfraRed Capital Partners, PTRW - Portugal Renewable Energy (Iberwind Group), Cintra, Strongeagle Mozambique Fund, Go Porto, Engie and Ventient Energy.
Client Feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
Banking
"Clear do's and don'ts, timely delivered."
Banking and finance
"Quick grasp of the Client's needs and flexibility to adapt to them."
DLA Piper ABBC
DLA Piper ABBC is a Portuguese law firm founded in 1982 and which since March 2017 is part of DLA Piper, with which it had already maintained close ties since 2010. The firm has one office in Lisbon. DLA Piper is a global law firm established in 2005 with lawyers located in more than 40 countries throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a focus on M&A work but is also very active in banking.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include Tikehau Investment Management, European Energy Efficiency Fund, Investec, Maya Capital, BBVA, Novo Banco, Lone Star Funds, Edyn Group, Deutsche Bank and Greenvolt.
Client Feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
M&A
"DLA is very committed to the transaction and are involved in all the different aspects of the transaction, having a complete overview not only of the legal side but also on the economics."
"Very responsible, deep knowledge, high capacity to look for solutions."
Enes | Cabral
Enes Almeida Cabral & Associados is a Portuguese business law firm established in 2021. The firm is led by founding partners Pedro de Almeida Cabral and Susana Enes and is based in Lisbon.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a focus on M&A.
Ferreira Pinto Cardigos
Ferreira Pinto Cardigos
is a boutique Portuguese law firm based in Lisbon.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a focus on banking and debt and equity capital markets. They are also active in M&A and restructuring and insolvency.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include Intrum, Beazley Group, BNP Paribas, Deutsche Bank, JP Morgan, HSBC, Barclays and DST Group.
Linklaters
Linklaters is the Portuguese presence of the international law firm of the same name based in Lisbon. Linklaters is an international law firm with 515 partners in 21 countries and led by firm-wide managing partner Paul Lewis.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a strong practice in banking, debt and equity capital markets, M&A, project finance and restructuring and insolvency achieving top tier status for Portugal for all these categories.
Key clients
In banking key clients of the firm include Novo Banco, Morgan Stanley, Nomura, BNP Paribas Personal Finance, ECS - Sociedade de Capital de Risco, Oitante, Banco Comercial Português and King Street Capital Management.
In capital markets key clients of the firm include China Three Gorges Europe, Novo Banco, Semapa - Sociedade de Investimento e Gestão, REN - Redes Energéticas Nacionais, Fosun International, Luz Saúde, Morgan Stanley, BNP Paribas Personal Finance, Credit Suisse and Oitante.
In M&A key clients of the firm include Cerberus Global Investments, ECS – Sociedade de Capital de Risco, Glennmont Partners, CK Infrastructure Holdings, Hanwha Energy Corporation, Morgan Stanley Infrastructure, Värde Partners Europe, The Carlyle Group, Novo Banco and Lincoln TopCo Pte.
In projects key clients of the firm include European Investment Bank, Marguerite Adviser, Hanwha Global Asset Corp, Mizuho Bank, Morgan Stanley Infrastructure, Banco Comercial Português, Petrogal, CRRC Tangshan, Mozambique Rovuma Venture and Barraqueiro.
In restructuring and insolvency key clients of the firm include ECS - Sociedade de Capital de Risco, Cerberus European Investments, DWS, Davidson Kempner European Partners and Bank of America Europe.
Luiz Gomes & Associados
Luiz Gomes & Associados is a Portuguese law firm established by managing partner Andre Luiz Gomes and is based in Lisbon.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a focus on banking and M&A.
Miranda & Associados
Miranda & Associados is a Portuguese law firm based in Lisbon and Porto. Through their network, Miranda Alliance, they offer commercial legal services in a total of 18 countries in four continents.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a particular focus on banking.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include Sandfire Resources, Prosolia Group and Grupo Glintt.
Client Feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
M&A
"They are very committed with the project and always available. Very good knowledge of the corporate elements discussed."
Mouteira Guerreiro Rosa Amaral & Associados
Mouteira Guerreiro Rosa Amaral & Associados (MGRA Sociedade de Avogados S.P.R.L.)
is an independent law firm in Portugal established in 2004. The firm has three offices in Lisbon, Faro and Ponta Delgada.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a focus on M&A transactions but is also active in restructuring and insolvency deals. Within these areas the firm has a focus on working for clients from the technology and retail sectors.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include Eze Castle Integration, Cannaeuro Group, SGPS, MAZARS, The Northern Trust Company, Synova Renewable Technology, Carristour, Pollet Water Group Portugal, shangol, Norvento Enerxia Lda, Hitachi Solutions, Bulgaria Air and RTS Atlantic.
Deal highlights:
33rd edition (2023/2024)
Synova renewable technology insolvency proceedings
TML transportes Metropolitanos de Lisboa €200 million project development
NGA Advogados
NGA Advogados is a Portuguese law firm established by Luis Nobre Guedes and is based in Lisbon.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a focus on M&A.
Client Feedback: 31st edition (2020/2021)
Restructuring and insolvency
"This law firm have been providing support in several legal aspects to our company. They are quick, responsible, effective and always available. We feel secure and trustful with them on our side. This is the best feeling we can have from a law firm."
pbbr
pbbr is a Portuguese law firm based in Lisbon and established in 2006.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a focus on banking work but is also active in M&A and restructuring and insolvency work. Within these areas the firm has a particular specialism in working for clients connected with the real estate sector.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include Bouygues Telecom, Cushman & Wakefield, Sogevinus, Moretextile, ECS Capital, Chocolaterie Guylian, Bouygues Immobilier, Nexity, Haitong Capital, Caixa Capital, Investwood, Auden Foods¸ Kiabi Group, Democo, Signal Capital Partners, Serris Reim Asset Management, Avenue Real Estate, Atenor Group, Rockstone Real Estate, MDSR Investments, Gold Tree Investments, BitCliq Technologies, Visor.AI, IDAR Grupo, Eurofrozen, Prime Real Estate, EQTY Capital, Optimum Agriculture Advisors and Estrela SGPS.
Research period review:32nd edition (2022/2023)
During the research period the firm was active in banking, equity capital markets, M&A and restructuring and insolvency.
In banking the firm worked on lending and financial restructuring transactions for borrowers connected with financial services and aerospace services.
In M&A the firm worked on acquisitional transactions and joint ventures for buyers largely connected with the real estate, agriculture and energy sector.
During the research period Pedro Carvalho Martins joined the firm from Ferreira Pinto & Associados.
Deal highlights:32nd edition (2022/2023)
ABANCA Corporacion Bancaria €15 million financing facility agreement
Signal Capital Partners €150 million disposal to the US Fund Sixth Street and Acacia Point
Client Feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
Banking and finance
"Excellent professional and effective legal advisory, hardworking and cohesive team."
M&A
"Boutique law firm. Great knowledge of the Portuguese real estate industry. Good attitude and focused on the deal completion."
"Focus on detail, solid expertise in real estate SPA negotiation and solid expertise in urban planning issues."
"pbbr is highly dedicated and commercially driven during negotiations, without losing focus on the deal."
Private equity
"Response time. Service quality. Act as business partners."
Restructuring: Corporate
"Accuracy, teamwork and focus on deadlines."
Carina Branco
"Best professional to work with."
"Availability and knowledge."
Teresa Freire
"Very experienced lawyer with strong problem-solving skills and a clear focus on finding pragmatic and efficient solutions."
Pedro Pinto
"Hard working, committed, knowledgeable, loyal, fun, ethical."
"Good communication. Great experience and knowledge.
"Pedro Pinto always listens to you while trying to find a solution to your problem. Business-oriented attitude, without prejudice to his client's interests. A pleasure to work with."
PRA - Raposo Sá Miranda & Associados
PRA - Raposo Sá Miranda
is a Portuguese law firm established in 2001. The firm has offices in Lisbon, Oporto, Faro, Ponta Delgada and Leiria.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a focus on M&A and restructuring and insolvency work.
Client Feedback: 31st edition (2020/2021)
Banking and finance
"Professional and competent."
Capital markets: Equity
"Available; professional comments; 24-hour response."
Financial services regulatory
"Ability to establish relationships and strong in discussions between parties."
Insolvency
"They are always attentive, and quick with the decisions we need to take and first of all they study the case very well."
Investment funds: Private equity funds
"PRA provided solid guidance throughout the transaction, both in terms of debt acquisition, negotiation support with various stakeholders, restructuring legal support and detailed scenario analysis based on legal constraints that supported our decision-making."
M&A
"Proactive advice. Organised. Knowledgeable. Experience. Fast."
"I would say their level of experience and their availability, as well as proactivity, attention to detail, understanding of the big picture, strategic thinking, good risk management."
Private equity
"Deep legal background. Understanding the impacts of legal issues on the firm's evolution."
Project development
"Unlimited professionalism from the whole team (from the elements that are involved in our project). Always available. A technical capacity to find solutions even in the most demanding and complicated situations. Strict adherence to deadlines."
Riquito Advogados
Riquito Advogados is a law firm operating in Macau and Lisbon.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a focus on M&A.
Client Feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
Restructuring
"Constructive legal opinion and useful advice."
Serra Lopes Cortes Martíns & Associados
Serra Lopes Cortes Martins & Associados is a Portuguese law firm established in 1961 by partners António and Maria de Jesus Serra Lopes. The firm is currently led by managing partner Luis Cortes Martins and is based in Lisbon.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a focus on banking, M&A and restructuring and insolvency.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include Banco Commercial Portgues, Sovena Group, Elaia Group, Caixa Economica, Novo Banco, ECS Capital, Grupo JAP, Diaverum, Grupo Jose de Mello and Nutrinveste.
Client Feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
Insolvency
"Accuracy, technical competence and availability."
M&A
"Knowledge of the sector and its specific legal framework."
SPS Advogados
SPS Advogados is a Portuguese law firm established in 1989. The firm is led by managing partner Pedro Malta da Silveira and is based in Lisbon.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a focus on restructuring and insolvency.
Client Feedback: 31st edition (2020/2021)
Banking and finance
"Always present the best solution for each case according to the desired result."
"Practical view; understanding the economic impact and helping to find solutions to mitigate negative impact. Knowledge about our business."
M&A
"Very focused on getting the best solution for the customer."
Project development
"Very focused on the client's needs and wide view of proposals for achieving goals. Search for solutions."
Restructuring: Corporate
"Knowledge of the specifics of the sector, knowledge of the specifics of the law."
