Highlighted for its ‘absolutely formidable work’, the team at Sérvulo & Associados combines expertise in finance, corporate governance, dispute resolution, and corporate and M&A to deliver comprehensive solutions in complex restructuring, insolvency, and liquidation cases across Portugal and Europe. The practice operates under the joint leadership of four experts: managing partner Manuel Magalhães , a go-to advisor for insolvent banks; Mafalda Ferreira Santos, who is highly regarded for her skill in dispute resolution and for representing both creditors and debtors in restructuring and insolvency proceedings; and António Teles and João Saúde, both of whom bring notable experience in litigation and arbitration matters.
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Testimonials
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‘Punctual feedback and mastery of the topics covered.'
'João Saúde and Alexandra Valpaços: speed in dealing with issues and clarity in communication.'
‘A team really focused on the client and their needs.’
‘Working with Sérvulo team for some time now, all the lawyers I have worked with have a strong sense of service and are always available for the client.'
‘Absolutely formidable work, knowledge of the subjects covered far above average.'
‘Competence and availability.'
Key clients
- TAP - Transportes Aéreos Portugueses, S.A.
- BANCO ESPÍRITO SANTO, S.A. - Em Liquidação (BES)
- BANCO INTERNACIONAL DO FUNCHAL, S.A. - Em Liquidação (BANIF)
- BANCO PRIVADO PORTUGUÊS, S.A. – Em Liquidação (BPP)
- Renault Group
- FERROVIAL/MSF – BARRAGENS A.C.E.
- Monumental Residence – Empreendimentos Imobiliários, S.A.
- Orey Financial – Instituição Financeira de Crédito, S.A. – Em Liquidação
- Aquila Capital Group (Pebble Hydro – Consultoria, Investimento e Serviços, Unipessoal, Lda.)
- Akzo Nobel Group
Work highlights
- Representing TAP - Transportes Aéreos Portugueses, S.A. (“TAP”) in the insolvency proceedings of SPdH – Serviços Portugueses de Handling, S.A.
- Advising Banco Espírito Santo (BES), as well as its Liquidation Committee, on pre-litigation and litigation matters, which involves a large diversity of legal issues.
- Acting for BANIF, as well as its Liquidation Committee, in all legal matters relating to the liquidation of the bank, including several lawsuits.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Manuel Magalhães; Mafalda Ferreira Santos; António Teles; João Saúde
Other key lawyers
Francisco Barona, Francisco Boavida Salavessa, Maria José Lourenço, Alexandra Valpaços