Linklaters

Lauded as the premier choice for some of the world’s leading financial players, Linklaters assists clients with the full scope of banking and finance matters. Esteemed as trusted advisers to international banks, alternative asset managers, distressed debt traders and hedge funds, the team showcases notable strength in non-performing loan (NPLs) portfolio disposals, acquisition and project finance, and refinancing matters. Leveraging the firm’s accomplished ESG team, of which Francisco Ferraz De Carvalho and Maria de Athayde Tavares are active members, the practice provides clients with comprehensive guidance on environmental, social and governance issues across a wide range of sectors and contexts. Carvalho leads the wider banking practice and is noted for his focus on project finance, especially in the energy and infrastructure sectors. Key contact Gonçalo Veiga De Macedo represents financial institutions and companies in domestic and cross-border financings, while managing associate Teresa Novo Faria routinely advises on complex project finance and structured finance transactions.