Well-regarded for its ‘exceptional knowledge and dedication’, the team at Sérvulo & Associados is often sought after by a diverse range of credit and financial institutions for comprehensive banking and finance advice, with a strong focus on regulatory issues. The team is jointly led by Manuel Magalhães and Paulo Câmara. Magalhães, who is lauded for his ’practical’ approach, continues to lead on high-profile banking and finance matters, while Câmara stands out for his work on regulatory issues. A mix of credit institutions and financial companies turn to Verónica Fernández for her expertise on lending deals and regulatory matters.
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Témoignages
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‘Exceptional knowledge and dedication with the ability to assess issues in detail. Timely and clear responses that achieve the desired objective, supporting the client in resolving their problems.'
‘Manuel Magalhães has in-depth legal knowledge that he applies in a practical and objective manner to defend his client's interests in the quickest and safest way possible.'
‘What makes Servulo a unique office is the fact that it has a team with vast legal knowledge and that, due to this and enormous experience, makes the service provided very competent, pragmatic and professional.'
'Francisco Boavida Salavessa stands out from the rest of the team due to his enormous knowledge, pragmatism, professionalism and availability.'
'Longstanding experience and personal engagement.'
Clients clés
- BES – Banco Espírito Santo, S.A. – Em Liquidação
- Caixa Económica Montepio Geral (CEMG)
- Banco Comercial Português, S.A. (Millennium BCP)
- Oney Bank, S.A. – Sucursal em Portugal
- Orey Financial – Instituição Financeira de Crédito, S.A. – Em Liquidação
- BANIF – Banco Internacional do Funchal, S.A. – Em Liquidação
- Caixa Económica Montepio Geral and Montepio Investimento (Banco Empresas Montepio)
- Banco BIC Português, S.A. / EUROBIC
- Banco Comercial e de Investimentos
Points forts
- Assisting Banco Espírito Santo, S.A. - Em Liquidação (“BES”), a Portuguese listed credit institution, after the withdrawal of the banking licence of BES by the European Central Bank in July 2016.
- Advising Banco Montepio on a range of high-level matters, including the restructuring of agricultural company Nutre SGPS, and financing agreements for the acquisition and refurbishment of several luxury hotels in Lisbon.
- Acting as counsel to Banco Comercial Português, S.A. (Millennium BCP) and Caixa Geral de Depósitos, S.A. (CGD), providing legal assistance in the negotiation of a financing agreement for the purposes of financing the refurbishing of a luxury hotel and apartment complex in Estoril, owned by venture capital funds.
Avocats
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Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.
Responsable de la pratique
Manuel Magalhães; Paulo Câmara
Autres avocats clés
Verónica Fernández, Francisco Barona, Francisco Boavida Salavessa, Patrícia Costa Gomes, José Guilherme Gomes