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

SRS Legal’s wide-ranging expertise in this space spans public procurement, concessions, licensing and PPPs, as well as project negotiations, development contracts, and privatisations. José Luís Moreira da Silva is deeply involved in the energy, infrastructure, and transport sectors, bringing significant expertise in arbitrations and public law matters in Portugal. He oversees the projects department with Alexandra Valente, who focuses on guiding clients through domestic and cross-border project finance and corporate transactions. Public law specialist Alexandre Roque contributes experience in administrative litigation and urban planning.

The ‘very strong and well-structured’ team at SRS Legal is well versed in the gamut of banking and finance matters, including bank lending, debt restructuring,  NPL deals, securitisations and fund offerings. A litany of financial players in the energy, healthcare, hospitality, TMT, insurance and real estate sectors turn to the team for its experience on complex financing deals at the domestic and international levels. Practice head Alexandra Valente is lauded for her ability to combine ‘a deep knowledge of applicable legislation with practical experience’. William Smithson regularly advises large international companies across various business sectors, while João Santos Carvalho has extensive experience in structured finance and banking regulatory matters.

Retained by a multitude of international financial institutions, banks and issuers, the team at SRS Legal is well placed to advise on securitisation transactions, bond issuances and fund-related matters. The team is led by Alexandra Valente, a key port of call for Portuguese and international financial institutions and private equity funds. A name to note for derivatives products, Gustavo Ordonhas Oliveira has over two decades’ experience advising clients on domestic and cross-border matters, including structured finance deals and financial services regulatory issues. João Santos Carvalho is also recommended for his expertise in capital markets transactions and regulatory matters.