DLA Piper ABBC leverages its international network to advise on multijurisdictional banking and finance transactions, including acquisition, real estate and project finance, as well as structured finance, private debt solutions, loan portfolio deals and regulatory matters. João Costa Quinta co-leads the practice alongside Nuno Azevedo Neves, who has handled significant transactions across the financial services, energy and infrastructure sectors. João Bento is experienced in green and sustainable finance, bank deleveraging and NPLs. Gonçalo Castro Ribeiro rejoined the firm from BROSETA Abogados in October 2024, bringing project finance, regulatory and transactional expertise.
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Testimonials
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- ‘João Bento stands out for his experience and breadth of knowledge, as well as his straightforward and efficient manner of presentation and approach.’
- ‘A highly dynamic team with in-depth knowledge of recent developments in the financial system.’
Lawyers
Next generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Nuno Azevedo Neves; João Costa Quinta
Other key lawyers
Gonçalo Castro Ribeiro; João Bento; Diogo Mendes Almeida