Variously praised as ‘experienced, pragmatic and knowledgable’, the capital markets team at Cuatrecasas is well positioned to advise clients on a range of matters, including debt and equity transactions, derivatives, structured finance and securitisations. Counting issuers, banks, institutional shareholders, securitisation vehicles, funds and investors among its roster of clients, the practice excels in cross-border mandates – made possible by seamless collaboration with the firm’s other offices across Europe. The team is jointly led by Paulo Costa Martins and Manuel Requicha Ferreira. Martins, lauded for his ’rigour and extensive experience’, regularly advises banks and investment firms on public offers, private placements, takeovers, and fund formation, while Ferreira is recommended for his ability to handle structured finance and securitisations. Margarida Leal De Oliveira is a strong performer in DCM deals.
Testimonials
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‘The team is experienced, pragmatic and knowledgable.'
‘I recommend the work of Paulo Costa Martins, for his rigour and extensive experience in setting up venture capital funds.'
‘Great expertise and efficiency.'
‘Manuel Requicha Ferreira - availability and expertise.’
‘What makes Cuatrecasas unique is its team, which is competent and highly qualified across the board. It approaches clients with humility, availability, and support outside of what is common for large law firms.'
‘The law firm as a whole is able to provide us with solutions in different areas, which is a great advantage, because the interaction is carried out in a dynamic and fluid way. The teams we have relationships with are always made up of senior people and associates. This gives us confidence and agility in carrying out work. ’
‘We deal with Paulo Costa Martins - he is very competent and always available to help us with day-to-day or specific topics, as the need arises. Mastery of topics is something that stands out.'
‘The team is multidisciplinary and in my opinion they stand out for the practical perspective they can bring to solving problems. Their vision is broad and they focus on the client's objectives.’
Key clients
- Shevel Family Office
- Azora European Hotel & Lodging, F.C.R.
- Bison Bank
- BigCity Holdco LLP
- Invesco
- Servdebt
- Highgate
- Grupo Pestana
- Keypordorm
- Portuguese Public Debt Agency
- Isorela
- Goldman Sachs Bank
- BNP Paribas
- Groupement Les Mosquetaires
- Lighhthouse Capital
- Bank of America Merrill Lynch
- Cooperatieve Rabobank
Work highlights
- Advising Shevel family office on the launch of a luxury care home resort in Portugal through the incorporation and listing of a Portuguese REIT.
- Advising BNP Paribas and Banco Santander as the joint arrangers in relation to the securitisation of a portfolio of residential mortgage loans originated by Unión de Créditos Inmobiliarios in Portugal and the issue and admission to trading on Euronext Lisbon of €295.5m residential mortgage-backed loans.
- Advising Bison Bank, S.A., as sole coordinator and bookrunner of the mandatory takeover bid launched by Jogo Bonito Group, s.à.r.l. over the shares of Boavista Futebol Clube, Futebol SAD, S.A.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Paulo Costa Martins, Manuel Requicha Ferreira