With a strong track record of acting for domestic and international credit and financial institutions, insurance players, and borrowers, Gómez-Acebo & Pombo is proficient in a range of financing transactions and regulatory work. The practice is steered by Mafalda Barreto, who routinely takes the lead on major financing deals and restructuring matters. A multitude of foreign and domestic financial institutions and blue-chip companies turn to Filipe Santos Barata for his expertise on debt restructuring, syndicated lending and insurance mandates. Former practice co-head Miguel Castro Pereira is no longer at the firm.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Very hard-working team.’

  • ‘Luisa Carrilho and Mafalda Barreto both perform at the highest level.'

  • ‘I highlight their knowledge of the insurance distribution sector and their practical approach.'

  • 'They always work taking into consideration our philosophy in terms of risk approach.’
  • ‘Filipe Santos Barata is always available. His analysis is not limited to a short-term solution of the matters entrusted to him. He always provides practical solutions.'

Key clients

  • Kobus Asset Finance
  • Carnival Corporation & plc

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Mafalda Barreto, Filipe Santos Barata

Other key lawyers

Luisa Carrilho da Graça