Housing an ‘absolutely exceptional’ banking and finance practice, Raposo Bernardo is well positioned to cater to both international and Portuguese financial services players. The team is adept at managing a wide array of banking and finance matters, encompassing asset finance, corporate finance, investment banking, trade finance, and NPLs. Spearheading the team is Nelson Raposo Bernardo, who is lauded for his ’total commitment and dedication to clients.’

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The quality of the legal services provided by Raposo Bernardo & Associados reaches the highest possible rating.'

  • There are constant new developments and we take advantage of most of them, from the extremely user-friendly and very advanced technological platforms, to the databases that are fantastic.'

  • ‘Over the past year we have used the Banking and Corporate departments, both of which are absolutely exceptional, with all lawyers from both teams presenting unparalleled technical, professional and even human quality.'

  • 'The Banking and Finance department is led by Nelson Raposo Bernardo, an extremely well-known lawyer. He exceeded all my highest expectations and made me yet another of the unconditional fans of his work.'

  • 'I highlight in the quality of Raposo Bernardo's services the solidity, clarity and speed of responses, proactivity, always with transparent and loyal communication, the effectiveness of the advice provided, the comprehensive knowledge of our sector of activity, a strong commercial sensitivity that allows them fully understand our transactions, alongside a team with extraordinary quality.'

  • ‘The lawyers in the banking department are extremely competent, gifted in law, with a very strong practical sense.'

  • 'Everything was perfect and with our maximum satisfaction.'

  • 'Nelson is an inspiration as a professional, I consider him to be the perfect model of how services should be provided, with total commitment and dedication to clients.'

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Nelson Raposo Bernardo