Mr Tomás Vaz Pinto > Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados > Lisbon, Portugal > Lawyer Profile

Well-regarded for its ability to marry a ‘deep understanding of the dynamics of the financial market’ with a ‘multidisciplinary approach’, the capital markets team at Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados is the trusted adviser to Portuguese listed companies, investment banks and issuers. The team consistently handles complex and innovative capital market transactions, boasting an impressive track record in dealing with debt, hybrid instruments and other securities. The practice is jointly led by Tomás Vaz Pinto and Eduardo Paulino: Pinto is noted for his expertise in M&A matters, and specialises in privatisation cases, while ECM and DCM expert Paulino is lauded for his ‘proactivity and innovation in approaching the questions asked by clients’. Also part of the core capital markets team, Ricardo Andrade Amaro heads up the firm’s M&A practice and is recommended for his experience in IPOs. Maria Soares Do Lago  is a name to note for debt and hybrid issuances, securitisations and derivatives.

The ‘excellent’ team at Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados is well placed to assist clients with a wide range of mandates, including project development, investments, acquisitions, and privatisations. Praised for its ‘practical and realistic’ approach, the team is a key port of call for sponsors, developers, lenders, and contractors engaged in a myriad of energy projects. The practice is steered by Tomás Vaz Pinto, who is an expert in privatisations. Managing partner Nuno Galvão Teles brings over two decades of expertise in transactions within the energy sector, while Ricardo Andrade Amaro is proficient in corporate, commercial, securities and energy law. Catarina Brito Ferreira is highly sought after by some of Portugal’s largest corporations for her proficiency in M&A, IPOs, and renewable energy ventures.

Lauded by clients for its depth of expertise and cross-border capabilities, the ‘very competent and dynamic’ corporate and M&A team at Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados is well positioned to advise clients across key sectors such as energy, real estate, banking, pharmaceuticals, IT, agribusiness and media, among others. The practice is jointly steered by Tomás Vaz Pinto and Ricardo Andrade Amaro . Pinto leads the firm’s corporate and capital markets team and is noted for his specialism in private equity transactions, while Amaro oversees the M&A practice and focuses on deals concerning the energy sector. Eduardo Paulino brings together experience in capital markets, public and private M&A, and Carlos Osório de Castro enjoys a stellar market reputation for his work on M&A involving both national and international clients. ‘Recognised for his negotiation skills and business acumen‘, Luís Roquette Geraldes often advises technology, life sciences and healthcare companies on transactional matters, most notably M&A, private equity and venture capital. Managing associate Marta Pereira Rosa is also a key name to note.