CMS, Banking & Finance | Chambers Europe Profile

About

Provided by CMS

CMS Portugal has extensive experience and strong capabilities assisting a roster of national and international clients, notably banks or corporations, financial service providers or other regulated operators, investment funds or public institutions in national and cross border transactions. They are the go-to law firm in investment and infrastructure projects finance in Portuguese-speaking countries, particularly in Angola.

Our activity includes legal advice on:

Corporate Finance
Acquisition finance
Leveraged & mezzanine finance
Real estate finance
Projects and infrastructures finance
Structured finance
Distressed assets
Non performing loans

The team has in-depth knowledge of how banking and finance law applies across different markets and with cross-disciplinary teams. We work to provide advice close to our clients’ needs.

For a comprehensive list of the services we provide, both internationally and in Portugal, visit CMS website.

Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance - Portugal

Band 4

What the team is known for

CMS offers considerable strength in finance, acquisition and restructuring mandates. The team assists a variety of domestic enterprises, banks and international investors with finance matters. It also assists international banks with Portuguese financial services regulatory topics.

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Work Highlights

Provided by CMS

CMS assisted Bel Group with the set-up of an international trade receivable securitisation deal.

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

António Payan Martins

Band 4

António Payan Martins is a key partner handling varied banking and finance mandates. He has experience in handling restructurings and NPL acquisitions.

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