Banking & Finance

SRS Legal is a domestic group experienced in assisting national corporations and international banks with a wide range of finance mandates. The team has experience in the establishment and authorisation of fund management companies, with further activity in handling real estate mandates. It advises on cross-border facility agreements granted in favour of African borrowers. The law firm also offers further strength in banking sector M&A and the acquisition of NPL portfolios.

"It is a multidisciplinary team with experts who are dedicated to each specific point during transactions."

"SRS Legal is very responsive and accessible."

SRS Legal assisted EOS Group with the acquisition of NPLs from Banco Santander and Banco Comercial Português.

Alexandra Valente is well versed in a variety of domestic and international financing transactions, including those regarding projects and real estate matters. She is a longstanding presence in the Portuguese market and a well-known figure among market commentators. "She is a very practical and good lawyer who has a clear way of expressing herself."

João Santos Carvalho advises on corporate and real estate finance, with further activity in securitisation matters. "João Santos Carvalho is an excellent and responsive lawyer who asks the right questions and is commercial too." "He is responsive, pragmatic and also very accessible." "He has the capacity to put himself into the client's shoes. He is also proactive and diligent and has the ability to work as part of our team."

William Smithson is dual-qualified in Portugal and the UK, with notable experience in international financing deals between both countries. He is an expert at handling real estate finance matters and trade receivables transactions, with further experience handling financial regulatory matters.