Fielding a ‘highly skilled and professional team’, the banking and finance practice at Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados handles the full gamut of matters, including high-value structured lending, securitisations, project finance, and fintech-related issues. The team’s expertise is evident in its impressive client roster, featuring both renowned Portuguese banks and prominent international financial institutions. Key contact Luís Branco is distinguished by his vast experience, while Filipe Lowndes Marques regularly advises clients on major financing deals of the market and on complex regulatory challenges. Elsewhere in the team, Claudia Santos Cruz is well versed in the full scope of banking transactions, focusing on the cross-border aspects of investments in Portugal and Lusophone Africa, and Elmano Sousa Costa is praised as a ’great professional.’ Cláudia Castanheira Dos Santos is noted for her expertise in real estate financing.
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Témoignages
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- 'A very good and dedicated team.'
- 'Elmano Sousa Costa is a great professional.'
- 'A highly skilled and professional team, the firm possesses expertise across various disciplines that complement the overall needs. They are client-focused, adaptable to different requirements, both professionally and operationally.'
- 'Personal and professional attention, with prompt responses to issues as they arise and valuable advice, all delivered with a high level of availability. Vera Esteves Cardoso accompanied us with diligence, professionalism, and a deep understanding of our needs.'
- 'Filipe Lowndes Marques provides expert solutions.'
Points forts
- Advised Rauva Entreprises on the first acquisition of a Bank (Banco Montepio Investimento) in Portugal by a Fintech company.
Avocats
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Responsable de la pratique
Filipe Lowndes Marques
Autres avocats clés
Luís Branco; Pedro Gorjão Henriques; Cláudia Santos Cruz; Cláudia Castanheira dos Santos; Maria Soares do Lago; João Honorato; Elmano Sousa Costa; Vera Esteves Cardoso