Mr Nelson Raposo Bernardo > Raposo Bernardo > Lisbon, Portugal > Lawyer Profile
Raposo Bernardo Offices
AV. FONTES PEREIRA DE MELO
EDIFÍCIO AVIZ, N.35, 18TH FLOOR
1050-118 LISBON
Portugal
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Mr Nelson Raposo Bernardo
Work Department
Banking, Energy, Projects, Corporate and M&A.
Position
Nelson Raposo Bernardo is the managing partner and head of the banking and projects practices, co-heading the Corporate Law and M&A practice.
Career
Nelson has more than 30 years of international experience in high-profile and complex operations and has been involved in multiple transactions in Portugal and abroad. He focuses on M&A, banking and finance, capital markets, project finance and private equity, as well as corporate restructuring and corporate finance. Some of his recent transactions include advising the leading French Bank on an aircraft portfolio financing; a Fund in the acquisition of the leading player in the Fertilizers commodity; a specialized automotive Bank on international credit operations; an Asian Bank for International Cooperation in operations regarding export loan agreements; an African Bank for financing the acquisition of a Ferry Boats portfolio; an US manufacturer for a power wind farm project; or two flag European Banks in a syndicated operation with another 15 banks for the refinancing of an international construction group.
He is also strongly experienced and reputed in legislating, being co-author of the present Portuguese Securities Code and led several legislative reform committees, in several countries, in banking, financial, real estate and construction areas. He has published books and articles on corporate law, banking and contract law, and participated as a speaker seminars and conferences in Portugal and abroad.
Languages
Portuguese, Spanish, French and English.
Memberships
Portuguese Bar Association.
Education
Holds a degree in Law from the Law School of the University of Lisbon, a Masters in Juridical Sciences (Corporate Law) from the same School, where is he is also presently working on his doctorate in Corporate Law. Assistant Professor of Corporate and Commercial Law at Law School of the University of Lisbon (1991-2006) and in Entrepreneurship and Family Enterprise Start-Up and Management courses at INDEG/ISCTE (Audax) (2005-present), one of the most reputed business school in Portugal. He is also chairman of boards of general meetings of several companies and associations.
Lawyer Rankings
Portugal > Projects and project finance
Focusing on project development, finance and implementation, Raposo Bernardo
is regularly instructed by banking and infrastructure clients. The team is led by managing partner Nelson Raposo Bernardo, who is skilled at advising major private banks on PPPs and project finance, and Joana Andrade Correia, whose areas of expertise include project finance in the transport sector, including railways and airport terminals.
Portugal > Energy and natural resources
The ‘cohesive’ energy and natural resources team at Raposo Bernardo fields solid capabilities in assisting clients with a broad range of matters in the wind and solar energy, oil and gas, and biogas sectors. The ‘authentic, determined and assertive’ Nelson Raposo Bernardo is regularly involved in M&A, project finance and development in the energy space. He co-heads the practice with Júlio Martins Júnior, who is skilled in handling financing contracts for large energy projects.
Portugal > Banking and finance
Raposo Bernardo delivers a ‘first-class service’ to its international and Portuguese financial services players. The team is equipped to handle a range of banking and finance matters, including asset finance, corporate finance, investment banking, trade finance and NPLs. The team is led by the ‘excellent’ and ‘extremely reputable’ Nelson Raposo Bernardo, who is noted for his proficiency in both transactional and regulatory mandates.
Portugal > Commercial, corporate and M&A
The ‘excellent’ team at Raposo Bernardo is regularly instructed by domestic and international clients, including investment banks, funds and corporates, in a range of corporate transactions. The practice is jointly steered by Nelson Raposo Bernardo, who is well versed in the entire scope of corporate transactions, and Joana Andrade Correia, who acts for clients engaged in the aviation, shipping, banking, pharmaceutical, tourism and energy sectors.
Angola > Foreign firms
Raposo Bernardo stands out for its banking and finance capabilities, and is a key contact for financial establishments and multinational companies across the oil and gas, energy, infrastructure, and aviation sectors. Ana Cláudia Rangel is particularly active on corporate, commercial, licensing, and transactional matters, while Nelson Raposo Bernardo’s expertise encompasses M&A, capital markets, and project financing. Júlio Martins Júnior brings experience in corporate law, with a strong emphasis on M&A, share and asset transactions, and regulatory work.
Lawyer Rankings
- Energy and natural resources Portugal
- Projects and project finance Portugal
- Banking and finance Portugal
- Commercial, corporate and M&A Portugal