Alexandra Valente
SRS LegalThe ‘very strong and well-structured’ team at SRS Legal is well versed in the gamut of banking and finance matters, including bank lending, debt restructuring, NPL deals, securitisations and fund offerings. A litany of financial players in the energy, healthcare, hospitality, TMT, insurance and real estate sectors turn to the team for its experience on complex financing deals at the domestic and international levels. Practice head Alexandra Valente is lauded for her ability to combine ’a deep knowledge of applicable legislation with practical experience’. William Smithson regularly advises large international companies across various business sectors, while João Santos Carvalho has extensive experience in structured finance and banking regulatory matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team is very strong and well structured, ably led by Alexandra Valente.’
- ‘Alexandra Valente combines a deep knowledge of applicable legislation with practical experience.’
Key clients
- African Export Import Bank
- Rabobank
- M7
- Banco do Brasil
- Sagemcom Broadband
- Upteam Corporation Limited
- MNK
- BNP Paribas
- Oney Bank
- Bank of Portugal
- HSBC
- Crédit Industriel et Commerciel
- EOS Group
- Autonomous Region of Madeira
- BNI Europa
- Financeira Corte Inglês
- Caixa Geral de Depósitos
- Bicredit
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
João Santos Carvalho
SRS LegalPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Alexandra Valente