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Banking & Finance - Portugal

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What the Team is Known For

A leading law firm with an expansive bench and an impressive reputation, VdA has a solid client roster that includes major domestic and international banks and other financial institutions. The team advises on the full scope of transactional and regulatory matters, with outstanding expertise in debt restructurings and securitisation mandates. The firm handles applications to the Portuguese financial services regulator for the authorisation of new securitisation and venture capital companies. It also offers strong cross-border capabilities involving lusophone Africa.

Work Highlights

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  • VdA advised the Azorean Regional Government on the implementation of participation loans for the capitalisation of regional Azorean companies.

Strengths

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VdA brings accuracy in answering questions, speed in responses and an absolute mastery of the subjects.

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The team are knowledgeable, fast, understanding and give the right solutions to matters.

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VdA are very competent and available. They have a big team and a lot of experience in different transactions.

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I appreciate VdA's flexibility and their way of working which, in my opinion, is the thing that sets the firm apart from others in Portugal.

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Notable Practitioners

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Francisco Sá Carneiro
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Senior Statespeople

Francisco Sá Carneiro holds significant experience handling refinancings and financial restructurings.

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Paula Gomes Freire
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Paula Gomes Freire
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Eminent Practitioners
Paula Gomes Freire is the managing partner at VdA. She is best recognised for her expert handling of securitisation matters.
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Pedro Cassiano Santos
Pedro Cassiano Santos
Star Individuals

Pedro Cassiano Santos leads VdA's banking practice and handles the full range of banking and finance matters. He is frequently seen advising prominent domestic and international clients on financial restructurings.

Pedro Cassiano Santos's track record is impressive.

He is experienced and available.

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Benedita Aires
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Benedita Aires
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Band 4
Benedita Aires is skilled in advising lenders on real estate financing and refinancing mandates. She has further experience in handling debt refinancings.

I always enjoy working with Benedita Aires for her awareness and attention to detail.

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Hugo Moredo Santos
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Hugo Moredo Santos
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Band 4

Hugo Moredo Santos assists prominent domestic banks with a variety of financing matters including refinancing, acquisition finance and securitisation matters.

He is very careful, meets deadlines and is always finding solutions for our problems.

Hugo Moredo Santos is always available and has a lot of experience.

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Tiago Correia Moreira
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Tiago Correia Moreira
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Band 4
Tiago Correia Moreira advises originator banks, issuers and investors on all transactional and regulatory matters arising in relation to securitisations.

He is a technically strong lawyer who offers the perfect balance between quality and commercial knowledge.

He is commercially very strong and always finds creative solutions.

He is very intelligent and detailed, and he is a great bridge between the client and the regulators.

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Ranked Lawyers at
VdA Vieira de Almeida

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Banking & Finance
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Francisco Sá Carneiro
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Senior Statespeople
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Paula Gomes Freire
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Paula Gomes Freire
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Eminent Practitioners
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Pedro Cassiano Santos
Pedro Cassiano Santos
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Benedita Aires
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Benedita Aires
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Hugo Moredo Santos
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Hugo Moredo Santos
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Tiago Correia Moreira
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Tiago Correia Moreira
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