SRS Legal leverages its ‘extensive knowledge’ of the market to advise domestic and international financial institutions and borrowers on the structuring and implementation of financing and refinancing transactions, including NPLs, debt, securitisations and fund offerings. The firm also advises credit institutions, asset managers, investors and payment service providers on financial regulation. Practice head Alexandra Valente combines ’technical rigour and commercial sensitivity’ in structured finance, financial restructurings and regulatory matters. João Santos Carvalho takes a ‘results-oriented approach’ to asset, project, real estate and shipping finance, while António Pape stands out for his ’solid technical knowledge’.
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Testimonials
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- ‘SRS Advogados stands out for its combination of technical rigour and pragmatism, providing a high-quality service with a strong focus on the client.'
- 'The team combines solid legal knowledge with a practical and collaborative approach, offering effective solutions in complex transactions. It innovates by focusing on digitalisation and diversity, positioning itself above the more traditional practice of the national legal market.’
- ‘António Pape is always available and has solid technical knowledge, with a 360-degree view of the issues we work on.’
- ‘João Santos Carvalho stands out for his strategic vision and ability to transform complex legal issues into practical and clear solutions for the client. He is recognised for his availability, the way he anticipates risks and conducts negotiations with a high degree of technical rigour, always maintaining a pragmatic and results-oriented approach.'
- 'Alexandra Valente complements the team with her close and meticulous monitoring, ensuring that all details are handled with care and efficiency. Her organisational skills, constant dedication and clarity of communication set her apart from many competitors. She is highly valued for her balance between technical rigour and commercial sensitivity, ensuring that operations run safely and transparently.'
- 'João Santos Carvalho and Alexandra Valente are professionals who add real value, not only through their excellent legal knowledge, but also through the way they build lasting relationships of trust. The combination of these qualities makes them benchmarks in the Portuguese market and true differentiators for SRS in the context of advising on complex transactions.'
Key clients
- African Export Import Bank
- Hevea International
- Grupo Hotusa
- Portik Property Management SL
- CGD
- MNK
- Barclays Bank PLC
- Banco Sabadell
- Inecobank
- Banco Carregosa
- Costa Terra Sociedade Imobiliária de Grândola
- Financiera El Corte Inglés
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
António Pape
Practice head
Alexandra Valente
Other key lawyers
António Pape; João Santos Carvalho; Joana Ferreira Gonçalves