Sought after for its expertise in debt restructuring and distressed asset transactions, Garrigues Portugal brings together a diverse team of corporate, banking and finance, and dispute resolution specialists. The team adeptly handles domestic and multijurisdictional matters under the joint leadership of Vasco Rodrigues, who focuses on special situations and distressed transactions, and Miguel Azevedo, a trusted adviser on insolvency and pre-insolvency proceedings.
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Accolades

Client satisfaction

Key clients

  • Atena Equity Partners
  • Njord Partners
  • Alain Afflelou
  • Angelini
  • BNP Paribas Factor
  • Bosch

Work highlights

  • Advised Atena Equity Partners on the sale of Cariano in the context of a full turnaround of the company.
  • Advised Njord Partners following the completion of the acquisition of non-performing loans and restructuring of debt of the Elevo Group, in particular concerning the restructuring process and assistance in litigation proceedings.

Lawyers

Next generation partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Vasco Rodrigues

Practice head

Vasco Rodrigues; Miguel Azevedo

Other key lawyers

Ricardo Lira