Abreu Advogados, recognised for its ‘deep legal knowledge’, advises on insolvency proceedings, recovery and corporate restructuring, debt restructuring and transactions concerning distressed assets, as well as director and shareholder liability issues. The practice is led by Francisco Patrício, recognised for his ’technical rigour’ and ‘strategic vision’, who brings extensive experience advising large Portuguese groups, creditors, directors and shareholders in recovery, restructuring and insolvency processes. Gonçalo Delicado supports clients through negotiation and operational restructuring, while Eduardo Peixoto Gomes focuses on contentious insolvency and restructuring matters.

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Testimonials

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‘It was a privilege to collaborate with Abreu Advogados. The firm demonstrated an outstanding ability to combine technical expertise with practical, business-oriented solutions, ensuring that all aspects of the case were handled with precision and efficiency.'
‘The firm distinguishes itself through its ability to deeply understand the specific needs of each client, adopting a heterogeneous and strategic approach that combines technical rigour with a practical and results-oriented vision. The team is highly dedicated and multidisciplinary, allowing it to offer customised solutions with a high standard of quality and speed.’
‘Eduardo Peixoto Gomes stands out as an exceptional lawyer in the field of restructuring and insolvency. His deep technical knowledge, strategic mindset, and practical approach consistently add great value to complex matters. Beyond his legal expertise, Eduardo’s professionalism and collaborative spirit make him a trusted partner to clients and colleagues alike.’
‘Eduardo Peixoto Gomes helped us restructure the business, giving us the crucial factor that allowed us to turn our business around and get it back on track. Currently, our company is worth much more than before the restructuring, and we have already been approached by potential investors, which would not have been possible without his assistance.’
‘Francisco Patrício: Intelligence and mastery of the subjects, availability, excellent advice, clear and objective answers; I have complete confidence in him.’
‘Francisco Patrício is recognised for his strategic vision and unparalleled ability to transform complexity into clarity. He combines profound legal knowledge with a practical and empathetic approach, creating lasting relationships of trust with clients. His technical rigour and sense of purpose are reflected in the quality of the advice he provides, distinguishing him in the market for his consistency and commitment to concrete results.’

Key clients

Lacelier Portugal
Markus Andreas Gloel
Next Pack SAS
Organismo Coletivo de Investimento Imobiliário Imonegócios

Work highlights

Advised Next Pack, a packaging company based in France, on a transaction that began as an MBO and evolved into the acquisition of a business area from a listed Portuguese company in insolvency.

Advised Markus Andreas Gloel, as an investor, on the acquisition of assets from Vitória Futebol Clube and the possible establishment of a new public limited sports company (SAD).

Advised Lacelier Portugal, a Portuguese subsidiary of the French group Lacelier operating in the wholesale textile trade sector, on the presentation of its insolvency in Portugal, following the cross-border insolvency in several European countries.