
Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados assists debtors, creditors, investors and stakeholders navigating complex restructurings, cross-border insolvency processes, special situations and distressed investing, including NPLs. The ‘capable and knowledgeable’ team provides both preventive advice and representation in contentious and post-insolvency matters, including recovery agreements. Practice head Nuno Gundar da Cruz, praised for his ’competence’, has notable experience in complex special revitalisation processes, insolvency cases and distressed deals. Other key contacts in the team include Luís Possolo, Catarina Martins Morão and Diogo Costa Fernandes, all of whom are active across insolvency and restructuring mandates.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team at Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados is very capable and knowledgeable about insolvency and restructuring issues, which inspires confidence in the advice they provide.’
- ‘Competence, interdisciplinarity, seriousness and rigour.’
- ‘Within the team at Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados, Filipe Lowndes Marques stands out for his ability, innovative spirit, and availability.’
- ‘Nuno Gundar da Cruz - competence and rigour.’
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 Gundar da Cruz
Other key lawyers
Filipe Lowndes Marques; Luís Possolo; Catarina Martins Morão; Diogo Costa Fernandes
