Garrigues Portugal acts for listed companies in equity and debt capital markets matters, including dual listings, share buy-back programmes and securitisation transactions. Experienced in regulatory matters, the ‘proactive’ team also handles compliance and corporate governance. The practice is jointly led by Marta Graça Rodrigues, who has a strong track record in capital markets, securities law and financial regulation, and Mário Lino Dias, who is well-versed across all stages of the investment cycle.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Testimonials
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- ‘The team is proactive.’
- ‘I recommend Marta Rodrigues for all capital markets topics.’
Key clients
- Novo Banco S.A.
- Novabase SGPS S.A.
- CTT Correios de Portugal S.A.
- Lagoas Park – SIC Imobiliária Fechada S.A.
- Merlin Properties SOCIMI S.A.
- Bank of America Merrill Lynch
- JPMorgan
- Deutsche Bank
- Farminveste SGPS
- Olivoil – Investments S.A.
- Sidecu SL and Rigel S.A.
- BNP Paribas Securities Services
Work highlights
Assisted the syndicate of banks led by the joint global coordinators in the preparation of the IPO of Novo Banco.
Assisted Merlin Properties in the process of listing almost 94 million new shares issued in the context of a share capital increase of €921m, executed through an accelerated bookbuilding process, representing 20% of the share capital of the company prior to the share capital increase in Euronext Lisbon.
Advised Novabase on the structuring and launch of a new share buy-back programme for €3m, for the cancellation of up to 10% of its share capital.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Mário Lino Dias; Marta Graça Rodrigues
Other key lawyers
Diogo Melo Cardoso