Linklaters is renowned for its broad expertise in banking and finance, serving some of the world’s leading financial institutions. The practice has built a solid reputation as a trusted adviser to international banks, alternative asset managers, distressed debt traders, and hedge funds, demonstrating particular proficiency in non-performing loan (NPL) transactions, acquisition financing, project finance, and refinancing. Leveraging the capabilities of its dedicated ESG team, it provides clients with thorough insights on sustainability and ethical practices across various industries. Practice head Francisco Ferraz De Carvalho covers project finance and project development, focusing specifically on the infrastructure sector. Gonçalo Veiga De Macedo is noted for his experience in structuring and restructuring work, while Teresa Novo Faria frequently represents sponsors, lenders and corporate borrowers, both in Portugal and in cross-border mandates.
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Key clients
- Cerberus
- Novo Banco
- Fortress Investment Group LLC
- Morgan Stanley
- KKR
- Abanca
- Kronos Real Estate Group
- BNP Paribas
- MEAG
- Auxifip
Work highlights
- Acting for Goldman Sachs on the refinancing of a portfolio of Portuguese REOs.
- Advising Fortress on the acquisition from Montepio of a non-performing loan portfolio with a GBV of over €230m (Project Côa).
- Advising the lender on a €134m financing to a leading Iberian real estate company.
Lawyers
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.
Teresa Novo Faria
Practice head
Francisco Ferraz de Carvalho
Other key lawyers
Gonçalo Veiga de Macedo; Teresa Novo Faria; Maria José Leite