Banking & Finance
Europe Guide 2024 : Portugal
Band 3
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+351 21 030 8600About
Provided by Uría Menéndez
Our Banking and Finance Practice Area advises on every aspect of the financial markets.
The team regularly takes part in complex large-scale transactions, advising lenders and borrowers. The experience acquired by our lawyers contributes to the creation of legal structures that accommodate our clients’ needs (effective, strong and tax efficient) and adapt to the constantly changing practices of international operators.
In order to provide services of the highest technical and professional level, the firm offers specialised advice on:
- Corporate finance (syndicated loans, such as club deals)
- Project finance.
- Acquisition finance.
- Asset finance.
- Structured finance and securitisation.
- Regulatory matters.
- Derivatives.
Chambers Review
Uría Menéndez is admired for its expertise in the banking and finance arena. It has acted on the buy side of several high-value NPL transactions or acquisitions of loan servicing platforms. It advises on the negotiation of credit facilities in support of residential developments. Uría Menéndez also houses regulatory specialists who are well placed to advise on diverse matters that entail interaction with the Portuguese financial services regulator, including the establishment of new payment services companies in Portugal.
Work Highlights
- Uría Menéndez assisted Banco Santander with the refinancing of a shopping centre in the north of Portugal.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are very commercial in their approach."
"The team demonstrates a very good performance in complex transactions and a high level of compromise."
"The team offers reasoned and timely responses."
"They are very commercial in their approach."
"The team demonstrates a very good performance in complex transactions and a high level of compromise."
"The team offers reasoned and timely responses."
Notable Practitioners
Up-and-coming lawyer Miguel Rodrigues Leal is able to assist with refinancings and project finance mandates as well as with NPL-related matters.
"He is very diligent in finding solutions, has a constructive approach and tries to find a common ground with the clients. He has good attention to detail."
"Miguel Rodrigues Leal is versatile and available."
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