Praised for its ‘exceptional industry knowledge’, Abreu Advogados offers comprehensive support across banking and finance matters, including complex cross-border transactions, asset management, regulatory advice, derivatives, NPLs and structured finance. The practice is co-led by Diogo Pereira Duarte, who brings expertise in fintech, decentralised finance and AML/CFT frameworks; Pedro Ferreira Malaquias, who focuses on retail and investment banking; and the ’excellent’ Rodrigo Formigal, an expert in cross-border finance, distressed asset deals and high-yield bonds. António Pina handles real estate finance, derivatives and banking regulatory matters, while Miguel Rodrigues Leal, who joined from Uría Menéndez in May 2025, brings experience in complex transactions.

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Testimonials

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‘Exceptional industry knowledge and works well with other professionals.’
‘Excellent support and responsiveness, permanent availability and technical quality.'
‘The team demonstrates exemplary attention to detail, ensuring continuous and rigorous monitoring of all associated obligations. I would also highlight their constant availability and the care with which they follow negotiations, which are sometimes complex, but in which we can always count on their competent and diligent support.’
'André Modesto Pinheiro is a highly efficient solicitor who responds comprehensively, clearly and quickly to all requests. He is always available and conveys great confidence. His analytical skills and the rigour with which he monitors processes make him an indispensable support, especially in the management of contractual obligations and in liaising with the various parties involved. He is undoubtedly a professional in whom we have complete confidence and who contributes significantly to the success of our operations.'
'Whenever I need support with advice on financing contracts, I choose to work with Miguel Rodrigues Leal. Miguel consistently demonstrates exceptional dedication to his clients, always going above and beyond to ensure that their best interests are protected. His clear focus on achieving results, without wasting time on irrelevant discussions, combined with a practical and strategic mindset, makes him an excellent solicitor. Reliable, available and highly professional, he always delivers work of the highest quality.'

Key clients

Aernnova Group
Banco de Negócios Internacional (Europa)
BIG
Big Mozambique
Bitvavo
BNP Paribas
CA Indosuez Wealth (Europe)
Caixa Geral de Depósitos
Dura Automotive
EFACEC
Generali and Banca March
IDS Value, Lda.

Work highlights

Advised Osborne+Co on the amendment of its financing structure and the transformation of the company into a regulated real estate fund.

Advised Ping An Bank Co Ltd on the structuring, implementation and subsequent release of a second-ranking pledge over shares in Banco Comercial Português, S.A., listed on Euronext Lisbon.

Advised Generali Group and Banca March on the bond-based financing of a Portuguese SPV acquiring DECIDE SOLUCIONES, S.L., through a cross-border structure cleared via Interbolsa.