SRS Legal is a Portuguese law firm established in 1992. The firm has three offices in Lisbon, Porto and Funchal. The firm has a global network in Angola, Brazil, Macau, Malta, Mozambique and Singapore.
Focusses / specialisms
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.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include Acciona, Government of Portugal / Parpublica, Port Authority of Lisbon, Regional Government of Madeira, Municipality of Oporto, Port Authority of Setúbal and Sesimbra, Thales Portugal, Transtejo, European Commission, FPT Energia Group, Linderito Solar, GALP, Reviva Capital and Fidelidade
Research period review:
33rd edition (2023/2024)
During the research period the firm was active in banking, debt capital markets, equity capital markets, investment funds, M&A, project development, project finance and restructuring and insolvency.
In banking the firm worked on refinancing, private placement of bonds and debt restructuring as well as a range of loan transactions for clients linked with real estate, banking and financial services, and consumer services.
In debt capital markets the firm’s work focused on fund formation, securitisations, bond and note issuances for clients connected with banking and financial services.
In M&A the firm has worked on acquisition and investment transactions for clients connected to insurance, investment management, healthcare, tourism, automotive and technology.
In project development the firm worked on procurement and project finance deals, concessions, procurement and negotiation work for clients connected to transportation, government and public body, renewables, social infrastructure and power.
In project finance the firm worked on financing for clients connected to shipping, construction, government and public policy, banking, transport, energy, oil and gas sectors.
In restructuring and insolvency, the firm worked on corporate restructuring and insolvency proceedings for clients connected to construction, insurance, technology, banking, financial services, oil and gas sectors.
During the research period corporate and M&A senior associate Miguel Pereira Bonifácio joined the firm from Finerge.
Financial services regulatory managing associate Miléne Zorron joined the firm from Deutsche Bank.
Deal highlights:
33rd edition (2023/2024)
Quinta do Quetzal – Sociedade Agrícola
€159 million insolvency proceedings
Government of Portugal / Parpublica €150 million procurement
Shareholders of Smart Studios €200 million divestment
Rabobank €35 million private placement of bonds/notes
Afreximbank €100 million financing
