Inês Palma Ramalho
Pérez-LlorcaFielding a team of ‘extremely high-quality lawyers’, Pérez-Llorca counts large banks, financial services companies, and institutions among its key roster of clients, all seeking expertise in complex banking matters and financing transactions. The practice is jointly helmed by Carlos Vaz De Almeida, who is noted for his ’great technical competence, the ability to create empathy with clients’; Manuel Cordeiro Ferreira, who focuses on public and private M&A, corporate governance, corporate finance, and capital markets transactions; and Inês Palma Ramalho, who has extensive experience in corporate compliance matters.
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Testimonials
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‘The firm is made up of extremely high-quality lawyers who are completely available to get involved in the project, which is well above average.'
‘I especially recommend partner Carlos Vaz de Almeida, with whom I worked closely on a project in which his involvement, participation and absolute dedication were crucial to the success of the closing. This was crucial to the way the client perceived him and appreciated his work.'
‘Great knowledge of the market.'
‘I highlight the technical knowledge acquired by the partners and the pragmatic way in which they apply this knowledge to solving real problems.'
‘I highlight Inês Palma Ramalho who, without a doubt, stands out among lawyers with knowledge of financial law in Portugal. Permanent updating and the ability to explain how regulations apply to each different reality is, without a doubt, an important added value in a highly technical and complex market.'
‘Carlos Vaz de Almeida has great technical competence, the ability to create empathy with clients and demonstrates special leadership characteristics, as well as a unique empathetic capacity. Jose Alves is a very promising associate, with a deep technical level, organisational capacity and dedication to the client.'
‘Company close to the customer and with a great sense of responsibility and support.'
‘Carlos Almeida - very close relationship with the client and always available.'
Key clients
- Banco Português de Fomento
- Otovo AS
- Mitiska REIM
- PCE Capital Advice
- Clickcapital / Vertix Group (Spain)
- Krest Real Estate Investment
- Elecgas
- Caixa Económica Montepio Geral
- Banco Empresas Montepio
- Caixa de Crédito Agrícola Mútuo de Torres Vedras, C.R.L.
- Caixa de Crédito Agrícola Mútuo de Mafra, C.R.L.
- Medway Portugal
Work highlights
- Advised Banco Português de Fomento on structuring, negotiating, and closing a significant loan financing via convertible bonds to EFACEC, alongside a security package, as part of EFACEC’s privatisation.
- Assisted Otovo AS Group and Otovo Portugal in securing a €50 million multicurrency revolving credit facility involving nine European jurisdictions.
- Advising Elecgas on a range of matters, including a €550m project finance arrangement funded via a syndicated international loan.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Carlos Vaz de Almeida, Manuel Cordeiro Ferreira, Inês Palma Ramalho