Chambers Global

• Vasco Vieira de Almeida (Senior Statesmen)
• Star Individuals - Pedro Cassiano Santos (Star individuals)
• Paula Gomes Freire (Band 2)
• Pedro Simões Coelho (Band 4)

"Department head Pedro Cassiano Santos receives outstanding feedback from clients as "an excellent and experienced lawyer who puts himself in the client's shoes and anticipates their needs." Another enthuses: "I trust him immensely and feel at ease to discuss matters with him."

Banking and finance partner Paula Gomes Freire played a key role in advising the Portuguese government on the recapitalisation of Banif. She is praised by commentators for her seniority and demonstrates considerable experience in debt and equity issuances.

Pedro Simões Coelho is highlighted as "incredibly available and dedicated."

Vasco Vieira de Almeida is a reference on the market with significant experience in banking."

• Pedro Cassiano Santos (Band 1)
• Paula Gomes Freire (Band 2)
• Hugo Moredo Santos (Band 3)
• José Pedro Fazenda Martins (Band 4)
• Orlando Vogler Guiné (Band 4)

"Pedro Cassiano Santos is an established financing expert particularly skilled in the placement of debt instruments.

Paula Gomes Freire focuses her practice on EMTN programmes, preferential shares and public offerings.

Hugo Moredo Santos enjoys a solid reputation in the market. Clients highlight his "huge capacity to support us and draft prospects."

Of counsel José Pedro Fazenda Martins heads the department. He has a wealth of experience in capital markets due to his previous position at CMVM, the Portuguese securities commission.

Orlando Vogler Guiné specialises in securitisation transactions."

• Jorge Bleck (Band 1)
• João Vieira de Almeida (Band 1)
• Paulo Olavo Cunha (Band 3)
• Helena Vaz Pinto (Band 4)
• Cláudia Cruz Almeida (Up and Coming)

"Jorge Bleck co-heads the firm's M&A and corporate finance practices and has a remarkable track record and reputation in the area. One happy client says: "He knows his subjects thoroughly and works hard. He's very easy to have a dialogue with."

Clients enjoy working with managing partner João Vieira de Almeida, describing him as "knowledgeable and business-minded." He focuses on joint venture operations and acquisitions, with particular experience in handling operations in Brazil.

Helena Vaz Pinto remains an active member of the team, with an increasing reputation among market commentators.

Of counsel Paulo Olavo Cunha co-heads the team and has extensive academic knowledge. Clients appreciate his attention to detail and describe him as "an inspiring leader."

Cláudia da Cruz Almeida handles acquisition and corporate finance, and impresses clients with the quality of her advice."

• João Vieira de Almeida

"Clients enjoy working with managing partner João Vieira de AlmeidaFirst ranked in Chambers Global 2000. , describing him as "knowledgeable and business-minded." He focuses on joint venture operations and acquisitions, with particular experience in handling operations in Brazil."

• Miguel Pinto Cardoso (Band 1)
• Frederico Gonçalves Pereira (Band 2)
• Sofia Ribeiro Branco (Band 4)

"Miguel Pinto Cardoso is an experienced litigator with an impressive reputation among market commentators. Clients describe him as an "extremely practical and knowledgeable" lawyer.

Clients praise Frederico Gonçalves Pereira's know-how and ability to "make solutions meet the client's needs."

Sofia Ribeiro Branco impresses peers with her "good practical experience" in criminal law. She handles regulatory and misdemeanours litigation, including compliance and private enforcement."

• Manuel Protásio (Band 1)
• Paulo de Barros Baptista (Band 2)
• Vanda Cascão (Band 3)
• Ana Luís Santos (Band 4)

"Clients enthuse that practice head Manuel Protásio is "a good negotiator who has the ability to understand key variables and solutions."

Paulo de Barros Baptista is hailed by a client as "an extremely thorough lawyer with a strategic vision, good delivery and dedication to his clients."

Vanda Cascão is a respected player in this market, particularly skilled in project finance for the energy and natural resources sectors.

Clients enjoy working with associate Ana Luís de Sousa and describe her as "very proactive.""