SRS Legal is home to a team renowned for its ‘proactive and dynamic approach’, noted for its expertise in a wide range of banking and finance matters, including bank lending, debt restructuring, NPL deals, securitisations, and fund offerings. The firm is a trusted adviser to leading financial players across sectors such as energy, healthcare, hospitality, TMT, insurance, and real estate, particularly for complex domestic and international financing transactions. Alexandra Valente, praised as ’very dedicated, professional, and always available,’ leads the practice and is highly recommended for her expertise in distressed debt, distressed equity, and financial restructurings. She is supported by João Santos Carvalho, who remains active on domestic and cross-border matters.
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  • ‘SRS Legal demonstrates remarkable professionalism. In-depth knowledge of the issues and processes in which it is involved and a proactive and dynamic approach that is highly appreciated in commercial relationships and in my area of ​​expertise.'

  • ‘All the interactions I had with SRS professionals proved to be very assertive and with a level of knowledge that made us comfortable with the issues being resolved. Availability was unbeatable at all times. Alexandra Valente, João Santos Carvalho and António Pape formed a very good support team for the process.'

  • ‘My experience is related to M&A and competition, in which SRS Legal's performance is excellent, with the direct involvement of partners and a great capacity for work and dedication!'

  • ‘Alexandra Valente - very dedicated, professional and always available. She is exceptional.'

Clients clés

  • African Export Import Bank
  • Beka Finance
  • Banco Carregosa
  • Banco do Brasil
  • Banco Económico (Angola)
  • Bank of Portugal
  • Caixa Geral de Depósitos
  • Bicredit
  • EOS Group
  • HSBC

Points forts

  • Advised Eurobic's shareholders on the sale of 57.5 per cent of the bank's capital to Abanca.
  • Advised Caixa Geral de Depósitos, S.A. on a financing transaction, through a syndicated loan, to a Portuguese hotel group operating in Cape Verde.
  • Advised Portik Property Management SL on the negotiation of a €50m facility for the expansion of Portik Group’s business in Spain Portugal and Mexico.

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Responsable de la pratique

Alexandra Valente

Autres avocats clés

João Santos Carvalho, António Pape