Corporate/M&A
Europe Guide 2024 : Portugal
Band 3
Email address
[email protected]Contact number
+351 21 313 2000About
Provided by SRS Legal
The SRS M&A team comprises a diverse group of lawyers with extensive international and domestic Portuguese experience whether acting for international clients effecting acquisitions in Portugal or Lusophone countries, or acting for Portuguese clients effecting acquisitions in Portugal and internationally. The team has been involved in M&A transactions of every nature, from mergers, acquisitions and de-mergers to privatizations and restructurings.
Our sectorial focus and integrated approach to work allows knowledge and expertise to be shared across the team for the benefit of our clients.
Our team has experience advising on M&A transactions of every size and complexity, and in recent years has been particularly active not only in the context of strategics but also in the context of Private Equity, Startups and Venture Capital.
The lawyers in the team also have extensive experience in the context of acquisition finance and corporate finance generally, as well as advising on relevant security packages for transactions.
Chambers Review
SRS Legal boasts cross-sector expertise with strong capabilities in retail and technology. The law firm offers assistance to financial entities and industrial clients with the full range of M&A, being additionally able to handle bidding processes. The team regularly handles mandates involving African or other European jurisdictions and is well placed to assist foreign investors with their activity in Portugal.
Work Highlights
- SRS Legal assisted EGEO with the acquisition of Under Pressure.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The lawyers are able to respond positively to complex matters that arise during the transactions, in a multidisciplinary way with expertise."
"They are responsive and have good competence in the field."
"The knowledge of the lawyers at SRS is very complete, they have all the experience and ability to support in purchase and sale transactions."
"SRS Legal has a very capable team with sufficient knowledge and experience."
"The team is able to understand and navigate complexities of investment deals involving multiple commercial interests, as well as different cultural backgrounds."
"The lawyers are able to respond positively to complex matters that arise during the transactions, in a multidisciplinary way with expertise."
"They are responsive and have good competence in the field."
"The knowledge of the lawyers at SRS is very complete, they have all the experience and ability to support in purchase and sale transactions."
"SRS Legal has a very capable team with sufficient knowledge and experience."
"The team is able to understand and navigate complexities of investment deals involving multiple commercial interests, as well as different cultural backgrounds."
Notable Practitioners
Gabriela Rodrigues Martins is a well-regarded figure in the market and frequently handles complex M&A transactions. She often represents clients in share deals.
Gustavo Ordonhas Oliveira acts on privatisations, reorganisations and investments. He is also well placed to advise shareholders on share deals.
"He is experienced in M&A and is a problem solver. He has a constructive approach to complex matters."
"He is a very knowledgeable partner."
Ranked Lawyers at
SRS Legal
Portugal
Members
Provided by SRS Legal
Anabela Gonçalves Ferreira
Andreia Rodrigues Lopes
Clara Andrade Coelho
Daniel Macedo Ferreira
Dulce Franco
Galina Bastieieva
Gonçalo Mimoso
Joana Ferreira Gonçalves
Lis D'Alessi Cisz
Marco Silva Garrinhas
Maria Paula Milheirão
Miguel Pereira Bonifácio
Nuno Miguel Prata
Head of Department
Paulo Bandeira
Raquel Cuba Martins
Rogério Tavares
Solange Fernandes
Clients
Provided by SRS Legal
ActiveCap Capital Partners
Automaise
BBDO Portugal (Omnicom Group)
Bekafinance
Bizay / 360 imprimir
Core Capital
Dekra Group
Dia Portugal
ECS Capital
Finançor
Grupo Amorim
Grupo Hermes
Iberis Capital
J.P. Sá Couto, S.A.
Oxy Capital
Parpública
Repsol
Respol – Resinas, S.A.
Rubis Energia Portugal
Volkswagen Autoeuropa
Índico Capital Partners