Paulo de Barros Baptista
Paulo de Barros Baptista joined VdA in 1995. Partner of Infrastructure, Paulo focuses in infrastructure and transports industry and has been involved in several transactions, in Portugal and abroad, leading teams involved in most of the transactions carried out by the firm to date on the road sector.
He advises, on a daily basis, several clients acting in the infrastructure & transport sectors. Acted as secondee in an investment bank for the firm from 1996 to 1999.
Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers - Project Finance and Development Practice - 2022
Law Degree, University of Lisbon Faculty of Law.
Post-graduation in Securities Law, University of Lisbon Faculty of Law.
Admitted to the Portuguese Bar Association.
English, French, Spanish.
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Chambers Europe
Projects - Band 1
Band 3 -
Chambers Global
Portugal: Projects - Band 1
Band 3 -
Legal 500
Portugal | Projects and Project Finance - Tier 1
Portugal | Transport - Tier 2
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Chambers Europe
Projects - Band 1
Band 3 -
Chambers Global
Portugal: Projects - Band 1
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IFLR 1000
Project Finance 2025 - Tier 1
Highly regardedM&A 2025 - Tier 1
Highly regarded -
Legal 500
Portugal | Projects and Project Finance - Tier 1
Leading PartnerPortugal | Transport - Tier 2
Leading Partner
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Chambers Europe
Projects - Band 1
Band 3 -
Chambers Global
Portugal: Projects - Band 1
Band 3"Paulo stands out for his knowledge of significant road infrastructure projects. He has additional experience in cross-border restructuring matters and sub-concession agreements." -
IFLR 1000
M&A 2024 - Tier 1
Highly Regarded"Paulo focuses in infrastructure and transports industry and has been involved in several transactions, in Portugal and abroad, leading teams involved in most of the transactions carried out by the firm to date on the road sector."Project Finance 2024 - Tier 1
Highly Regarded"Paulo has advised several clients in sectors such as telecommunications, industry, retail, real estate, energy, banking and construction." -
Legal 500
Portugal | Projects and Project Finance - Tier 1
Leading IndividualPortugal | Transport - Tier 2
Leading Individual
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Chambers Europe
Projects - Band 1
Band 2 -
Chambers Global
Portugal: Projects - Band 1
Band 2 -
IFLR 1000
Project Finance 2023 - Tier 1
M&A 2023 - Tier 1
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Legal 500
Portugal | Transport - Tier 2
Leading IndividualsPortugal | Projects and Project Finance - Tier 1
Leading Individuals
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Chambers Europe
Projects - Band 1
Band 2 -
Chambers Global
Portugal: Projects - Band 1
Band 2 -
IFLR 1000
M&A 2022 - Tier 1
Highly RegardedProject Finance 2022 - Tier 1
Highly RegardedM&A (31st Edition) - Tier 1
Highly RegardedProject Finance (31st Edition) - Tier 1
Highly Regarded -
Legal 500
Portugal | Projects and Project Finance - Tier 1
Leading IndividualPortugal | Transport - Tier 2
Leading individual"Professionalism, dedication, availability. Innovation."
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Chambers Europe
Projects - Band 1
Band 2"Very good infrastructure lawyer" -
Chambers Global
Portugal: Projects - Band 1
Band 2"Very good infrastructure lawyer." -
IFLR 1000
Project finance - Tier 1
Highly RegardedMergers and acquisitions - Tier 1
Highly Regarded -
Legal 500
Portugal | Transport - Tier 2
Leading Individual / Recommended LawyerPortugal | Projects and Project Finance - Tier 1
Leading Individuals / Recommended Lawyers
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Chambers Europe
Projects - Band 1
Band 2"Availability and speed." -
Chambers Global
Portugal: Projects - Band 1
Band 2"Availability and speed." -
IFLR 1000
M&A - Tier 1
Highly RegardedProject finance - Tier 1
Highly Regarded -
Legal 500
Portugal | Projects and Project Finance - Tier 1
Leading Individuals / Recommended LawyersPortugal | Transport - Tier 2
Leading Individuals / Recommended Lawyers"I would highlight two partners, Paulo de Barros Baptista and Teresa Empis Falcao, based on their deep sector knowledge but, more importantly, for their capacity to work out creative solutions."