Lauded for going ‘above and beyond’ and providing ’clear guidance’, the team at VdA covers the full spectrum of banking and finance matters. Regularly involved in high-level lending deals and complex regulatory challenges, the team stands out for its expertise in assisting banks with NPL transactions and deleveraging strategies. At the helm sits Pedro Cassiano Santos , who specialises in all manner of debt and regulatory issues. Hugo Moredo Santos‘s practice covers the issuance of securities and structured finance products, including securitisation and covered bonds, while Benedita Aires is a key port of call for a range of Portuguese banks seeking guidance on their restructuring processes. A litany of national and international financial players turn to Tiago Correia Moreira for his expertise in all matters related with NPL transactions.

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'They went above and beyond to help close the deal, follow up on outstanding points, provided clear guidance and were always available at short notice.'
‘Individuals at all levels knew their subject matter very well and were able to communicate and explain very clearly.’
'The banking and finance team at VdA is exceptionally well-rounded and highly professional. It stands out for its experience across a wide range of matters and for the personal and professional skills of its various team members. The team demonstrates absolute availability in client interactions, always providing prompt and comprehensive responses to all queries.'
'Hugo Moredo stands out for his close involvement in all matters his team is working on, always being available to discuss any necessary issues and able to resolve emerging problems with ease, given his extensive experience.'

Key clients

Azorean Regional Government – Secretary for Finance, Planning and Public Administration
Leadcrest Capital Partners
FIRST INVESTMENT BANK AD
Kruso Kapital S.p.A
ING Bank N.V.

Work highlights

Advised ING Bank N.V. as lender on a €80m margin loan transaction entered into with Fosun International Limited as borrower and Chiado (Luxembourg) S.à r.l.
Advised the Azorean Regional Government on the implementation, together with Banco Português de Fomento (Portuguese Development Bank) of an innovative quasi-equity debt instrument (participation loans) for the capitalisation and development of regional Azorean companies.

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