Manuel Requicha Ferreira
CuatrecasasCuatrecasas draws considerable praise from clients, who turn to the team for its ability to provide ‘tactical and actionable’ advice. Covering the full spectrum of banking and finance matters, the team assists a diverse roster of clients, including banks, sponsors, borrowers, hedge funds, and securitisation vehicles. Known for handling large, intricate transactions, the practice is particularly active across the energy, real estate, fintech, and retail sectors. Co-head Manuel Requicha Ferreira specialises in corporate finance and real estate finance transactions, focusing specifically on international hotel financing. Fellow co-head Paulo Costa Martins is lauded for his ’in-depth knowledge in the area of venture capital funds.’ Elsewhere in the team, the ‘hardworking’ Francisco Soares Machado is a key port of call for financial institutions seeking advice on transactional and regulatory matters.
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Testimonials
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- 'Cuatrecasas has in-depth knowledge of this area, having helped us with the constitution and registration of the fund with the CMVM with great efficiency and success. We were very pleased with their work.'
- 'I especially recommend Paulo Costa Martins. He has in-depth knowledge in the area of venture capital funds and is an excellent professional.'
- 'Francisco Soares Machado is a very hardworking lawyer, always available, and very competent. He responds quickly and directly and has a commercial approach.'
- 'We value synergies with other Cuatrecasas offices in other jurisdictions. Excellent compromise between technical quality and fees.'
- 'The team at Cuatrecases is very helpful, providing tactical and actionable advice. We have found them to be responsive and proactive in managing our matters.'
- 'Paulo Costa Martins has been exceptional to work with.'
Key clients
- Revolut Bank
- Mutares Iberia
- Montepino
- Vivalto Santé Group
- ING
- Efacec
- Aviva
- BNP Paribas
- Novo Banco
- European Investment Bank
- Caixa Geral de Depósitos
- Santander
- Ventient Group
- Gaw Capital Partners
- Amarenco
Work highlights
- Advising EIB on the financing for the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of the hospital infrastructure known as “Hospital de Lisboa Oriental."
- Advising Ventient Group on the refinancing of its external debt with a single new debt package.
- Advising Revolut Bank on the structuring of a banking branch in Portugal, including on the governance and internal structure of the branch.
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Manuel Requicha Ferreira, Paulo Costa Martins