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Sérvulo & Associados

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Well-regarded for its ‘exceptional knowledge and dedication’, the team at Sérvulo & Associados is often sought after by a diverse range of credit and financial institutions for comprehensive banking and finance advice, with a strong focus on regulatory issues. The team is jointly led by Manuel Magalhães and Paulo Câmara. Magalhães, who is lauded for his ’practical’ approach, continues to lead on high-profile banking and finance matters, while Câmara stands out for his work on regulatory issues. A mix of credit institutions and financial companies turn to Verónica Fernández for her expertise on lending deals and regulatory matters.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Exceptional knowledge and dedication with the ability to assess issues in detail. Timely and clear responses that achieve the desired objective, supporting the client in resolving their problems.'

  • ‘Manuel Magalhães has in-depth legal knowledge that he applies in a practical and objective manner to defend his client's interests in the quickest and safest way possible.'

  • ‘What makes Servulo a unique office is the fact that it has a team with vast legal knowledge and that, due to this and enormous experience, makes the service provided very competent, pragmatic and professional.'

  • 'Francisco Boavida Salavessa stands out from the rest of the team due to his enormous knowledge, pragmatism, professionalism and availability.'

  • 'Longstanding experience and personal engagement.'

Key clients

  • BES – Banco Espírito Santo, S.A. – Em Liquidação
  • Caixa Económica Montepio Geral (CEMG)
  • Banco Comercial Português, S.A. (Millennium BCP)
  • Oney Bank, S.A. – Sucursal em Portugal
  • Orey Financial – Instituição Financeira de Crédito, S.A. – Em Liquidação
  • BANIF – Banco Internacional do Funchal, S.A. – Em Liquidação
  • Caixa Económica Montepio Geral and Montepio Investimento (Banco Empresas Montepio)
  • Banco BIC Português, S.A. / EUROBIC
  • Banco Comercial e de Investimentos

Work highlights

  • Assisting Banco Espírito Santo, S.A. - Em Liquidação (“BES”), a Portuguese listed credit institution, after the withdrawal of the banking licence of BES by the European Central Bank in July 2016.
  • Advising Banco Montepio on a range of high-level matters, including the restructuring of agricultural company Nutre SGPS, and financing agreements for the acquisition and refurbishment of several luxury hotels in Lisbon.
  • Acting as counsel to Banco Comercial Português, S.A. (Millennium BCP) and Caixa Geral de Depósitos, S.A. (CGD), providing legal assistance in the negotiation of a financing agreement for the purposes of financing the refurbishing of a luxury hotel and apartment complex in Estoril, owned by venture capital funds.

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Manuel Magalhães, Paulo Câmara

Other key lawyers

Verónica Fernández, Francisco Barona, Francisco Boavida Salavessa, Patrícia Costa Gomes, José Guilherme Gomes