
The ‘very experienced, available and proactive team’ at VdA is highly regarded for its role in significant capital market transactions, spanning both domestic and international placements of debt and equity. The team offers a holistic approach to capital markets matters, leveraging the firm’s banking and finance capabilities to deliver tailored solutions to a wide-ranging client base that includes including leading financial institutions and corporations from a range of industries. Practice head Pedro Cassiano Santos is regularly involved in transactions across debt, equity, and hybrid instruments. Elsewhere in the team, Hugo Moredo Santos is noted for his involvement in national and international markets transactions, including public offerings and private placements of equity, while José Pedro Fazenda Martins is recommended for his expertise in regulatory matters. Orlando Vogler Guiné is a key port of call for players in the debt/structured debt and securitisation market, specialising in derivatives and securities issues.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Orlando Vogler Guiné
Practice head
Pedro Cassiano Santos
Other key lawyers
Hugo Moredo Santos, José Pedro Fazenda Martins, Benedita Aires, Orlando Vogler Guiné
Comparative Guides
Comparative Guide
Public Procurement
Portugal
André Gaspar Martin & Marco Caldeira
Comparative Guide
Pharmaceutical Advertising
Portugal
Francisca Paulouro & Ana Isabel Lopes
Comparative Guide
Lending & Secured Finance
Portugal
Benedita Aires, Teresa Pitôrra & Maria Carrilho
Comparative Guide
Environmental, Social and Governance
Portugal
Assunção Cristas, Benedita Gonçalves, Isabel Gião de Andrade & Miguel Ventura

