VdA is a trusted adviser on regulatory banking and finance matters, as well as on lending and originating transactions at the domestic and international level. The practice also handles matters related to banking recapitalisations and resolutions, NPLs, asset disposals, banking products, fintech and payment services. Practice head Pedro Cassiano Santos covers the full spectrum of banking regulatory issues and the structuring of financing, securitisations and other asset-backed transactions. Hugo Moredo Santos is experienced in takeovers and public offerings, as well as securities and structured finance products, while Benedita Aires focuses on real estate financing, capital instruments and debt issuance and placement. Tiago Correia Moreira is noted for his work on NPL transactions, including related financing and restructuring.
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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