Restructuring/Insolvency
Europe Guide 2024 : Portugal
Band 1
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Provided by VdA
VdA has a strong presence in the two main areas of relevant activity in the area: transactions involving international players concerning relevant distressed assets located in Portugal and debt restructuring of companies facing financial difficulties within the post crisis period. We continue to carry out work connected with the collapse of Grupo Espírito Santo and of Banco Espírito Santo. We team up with lawyers from Banking, M&A, Corporate & Governance, Real Estate and Capital Markets to ensure the broader scope casework required by R&I.
Culturally, VdA is well-known for maintaining a close relationship with its clients, which makes it possible for us to monitor clients’ resilience (or lack thereof), helping to steer through the obstacles recently posed by the economic crisis. VdA has been at the forefront of the most innovative transactions, having developed some of the most innovative legal solutions to reach restructuring results in certain companies representing case studies in the context of R&I (see Qimonda Portugal)
For a comprehensive list of the services we provide both internationally and in the Portugal, visit the VdA website for more details: http://vda.pt/en
Chambers Review
VdA is a heavyweight full-service firm that regularly assists clients with an array of restructuring and insolvency issues, with expertise in advising both creditors and insolvent estates. It offers particular prowess assisting clients with debt recovery and the liquidation of assets, as well as with contentious proceedings, including cases of maladministration. The law firm has notable experience in cases of a multi-jurisdictional nature, including cross-border corporate restructurings and distressed M&A processes.
Work Highlights
- VdA advised Brisal Auto-estradas do Litoral and Brisa Auto-estradas de Portugal, Portuguese motorway concessionaires, on Brisal's EUR224 million refinancing and debt restructuring.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm has a strong depth of team with partners who are experienced in dealing with complex matters."
"They have good levels of communication and client service."
"The team is very dedicated and has a great ability to understand and unwind complex situations while preserving the client's interests."
"Its lawyers are deal-makers which, in a complex transaction, is good. They offer different solutions."
"The firm has a strong depth of team with partners who are experienced in dealing with complex matters."
"They have good levels of communication and client service."
"The team is very dedicated and has a great ability to understand and unwind complex situations while preserving the client's interests."
"Its lawyers are deal-makers which, in a complex transaction, is good. They offer different solutions."
Notable Practitioners
Teresa Pitôrra advises clients on judicial liquidation, insolvency and restructuring procedures, including cross-border matters. She also assists with EU and Portuguese regulatory matters.
"Teresa Pitôrra is savvy, fair and extremely knowledgeable. She is always available and concerned with defending our interests."
"Teresa is an experienced lawyer."
Frederico Gonçalves Pereira is proficient at handling liquidation processes and insolvency proceedings. He also assists clients with litigation procedures.
Ranked Lawyers at
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