Recognised for its ‘dynamism, resilience and availability’, DLA Piper ABBC advises clients in the energy, infrastructure, financial services and technology sectors across all stages of the investment lifecycle, including multijurisdictional M&A. The ’experienced’ team is jointly led by managing partner Nuno Azevedo Neves, who is experienced in leading complex M&A, restructuring and regulatory-driven transactions, and João Costa Quinta, noted for his ‘technical quality’ in asset management and private equity. Stéphanie Sá Silva brings ’transversal knowledge’ across M&A, restructuring and privatisations, with a focus on the transport sector, while Margarida Sá-Marques combines M&A and private equity expertise.
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘Dynamism, resilience, availability, efficiency and knowledge.’
- ‘The team proves to be experienced, technically competent, and highly results-oriented, with a practical approach that values understanding each client's strategic objectives and the specific drivers of each operation.'
- 'One of the aspects that differentiates this team is its ability to structure legal solutions with a positive practical impact, anticipating risks, overcoming negotiation obstacles, and promoting balanced and effective solutions. The combination of legal rationality and commercial sensitivity contributes decisively to the success of the operations advised.’
- ‘Stéphanie Sá Silva anticipated my needs and provided exemplary service. In addition to following my requests, she offered a series of alternatives in a shorter timeframe than agreed upon. Furthermore, she presented the work with considerable authority on the subject, earning my respect and trust.’
- ‘João Costa Quinta for his technical quality and availability.’
- ‘Stéphanie Sá Silva, whose performance reveals a rare combination of technical rigour, strategic vision, and great execution capacity. Her transversal knowledge gives her a comprehensive perspective that adds value at all stages of an operation.'
- 'Stéphanie Sá Silva distinguishes herself by her attention to detail, her work capacity, her ability to coordinate teams in complex contexts, and her approach focused on effective solutions. One of the most complete and reliable lawyers in the national legal market in the area of M&A.’
Key clients
- Stericycle
- Inter Risco – Sociedade de Capital de Risco, S.A.
- Touro Capital Partners
- C2 Capital Partners
- S317 Consulting
- GIMM – Gulbenkian Institute for Molecular Medicine
- Link Mobility Group AS
- Stericycle
Work highlights
Advising Nani Holdings S.à. r.l., an affiliate of Lone Star Funds, on the signing of a Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) for the sale of Novo Banco, S.A. to Groupe BPCE.
Advised Inter Risco – Sociedade de Capital de Risco, S.A. on the acquisition of an educational institution located in Braga (Colégio João Paulo II).
Advised S317 Consulting, a sustainability consultancy backed by the FCR Touro I Fund, managed by Touro Capital Partners, on the acquisition of Factor Social, Sair da Casca and Engidro.
Lawyers
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.
Margarida Sá-Marques
Practice head
Nuno Azevedo Neves; João Costa Quinta
Other key lawyers
Stéphanie Sá Silva; Diogo Mendes Almeida; Margarida Sá-Marques