
Lauded for going ‘above and beyond’ and providing ’clear guidance’, the team at VdA covers the full spectrum of banking and finance matters. Regularly involved in high-level lending deals and complex regulatory challenges, the team stands out for its expertise in assisting banks with NPL transactions and deleveraging strategies. At the helm sits Pedro Cassiano Santos , who specialises in all manner of debt and regulatory issues. Hugo Moredo Santos‘s practice covers the issuance of securities and structured finance products, including securitisation and covered bonds, while Benedita Aires is a key port of call for a range of Portuguese banks seeking guidance on their restructuring processes. A litany of national and international financial players turn to Tiago Correia Moreira for his expertise in all matters related with NPL transactions.
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Practice head
Pedro Cassiano Santos
Other key lawyers
Hugo Moredo Santos; Benedita Aires; Tiago Correia Moreira; Orlando Vogler Guiné; Maria Carrilho
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