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Rodrigo Formigal

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Work Department

Finance

Position

Professional Partner

Career

Rodrigo Formigal is a Professional Partner at Abreu Advogados since 2018 primarily advising credit institutions and other investment companies, on an ongoing basis. He worked in investment banking and provided assistance to large corporates whilst on secondment at international banks.

His experience includes advising borrowers and lenders on all aspects of financing operations, as well as providing advice on diverse areas of securities law, including financial intermediation and bond issues.

He has also been involved in a variety of restructuring/trade of distressed debt operations, real estate finance, acquisition and sale of non-performing loans and structured finance transactions.

Additionally, he has been involved in several securities issues, including covered bonds, commercial paper programmes, high yield bonds, and other asset backed transactions and provides ongoing assistance to undertakings for collective investment.

He also works with several institutions on regulatory matters, assisting in the reporting of legally required information to regulatory authorities and provides advice on cross-border operations and financial activities, as well as on matters related to compliance and anti-money laundering.

Languages

Portuguese, English, German.

Memberships

Portuguese Bar Association
International Bar Association

Education

Law degree from the Portuguese Catholic University Faculty of Law, Porto (2003)

MBA in Corporate Management – Portuguese Catholic University – Corporate Management School, Porto (2004)

Lawyer Rankings

Portugal > Banking and finance

(Next Generation Partners)

Rodrigo Formigal – Abreu Advogados

Well-regarded for its ability to marry a ‘strong commercial understanding of banking and financing matters’ with ‘practical solutions’, the team at Abreu Advogados covers a wide range of regulatory and transactional work, both on a domestic and international scale. Operating across a myriad of sectors and industries including real estate, energy, aviation, infrastructure and insurance, the practice advises on NPL restructuring and disposals, structured lending, as well as real estate and acquisition finance. The team is jointly steered by a capable trio: José Maria Corrêa De Sampaio, who boasts a proven track record in complex financing transactions in Portugal; Rodrigo Formigal, who is praised for his ‘practical and adaptable approach to matters’ and recommended for cross-border deals, debt restructuring and distressed assets transactions; and Diogo Pereira Duarte, who heads up the fintech-focused group and specialises in the regulatory framework applicable to banks and investment firms. Key contact Pedro Ferreira Malaquias handles all legal aspects related to retail and investment banking activity.

Portugal > Capital markets

Investment banks, real estate investment funds, venture capitalists, credit management clients and regulatory bodies frequently turn to Abreu Advogados for its ‘strong finance skills’. The practice adeptly assists clients with securitisation transactions, debt issuances, fund-related matters, OTC derivatives and regulatory issues. The ‘responsive‘ Rodrigo Formigal and Diogo Pereira Duarte, the latter of whom is noted for his financial services regulatory expertise, jointly lead the practice. André Modesto Pinheiro offers support in capital increases and public tender offers.

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