Alexandra Valente > SRS Legal > Lisbon, Portugal > Lawyer Profile

SRS Legal is home to a team renowned for its ‘proactive and dynamic approach’, noted for its expertise in a wide range of banking and finance matters, including bank lending, debt restructuring, NPL deals, securitisations, and fund offerings. The firm is a trusted adviser to leading financial players across sectors such as energy, healthcare, hospitality, TMT, insurance, and real estate, particularly for complex domestic and international financing transactions. Alexandra Valente, praised as ‘very dedicated, professional, and always available,’ leads the practice and is highly recommended for her expertise in distressed debt, distressed equity, and financial restructurings. She is supported by João Santos Carvalho, who remains active on domestic and cross-border matters.

Standing out for its ‘technical competence and attention to detail’, the team at SRS Legal is well placed to advise on concession agreements, PPPs, privatisations, M&A involving regulated assets and project negotiations. The group acts for a varied client roster, which features government entities, municipal authorities, and private equity firms, among others. José Luís Moreira da Silva is an ‘experienced lawyer’ who focuses on the transport and energy sectors, while Alexandra Valente leads the project finance division.

SRS Legal’s capital markets team stands out for its ability to guide international banks, financial institutions, and issuers through a wide range of transactions. Specialising in securitisations, bond issuances, and fund-related matters, the team also excels in cross-border matters. Spearheading the team is Alexandra Valente, who frequently advises Portuguese and international financial institutions and private equity funds on a range of transactions, including distressed debt, distressed equity and financial restructurings.