Linklaters’ capital markets team is known for its strength in handling high-stakes transactions, overseeing both local and international placements of debt and equity. The team is strategically positioned to assist clients on derivatives and structured finance mandates, as well as public takeovers, private and public offers of securities, and regulatory filings. António Soares and Vera Ferreira de Lima jointly steer the practice. A litany of major corporations and national and foreign investors turn to Soares for his expertise on the full scope of capital markets transactions. Meanwhile, Lima, who oversees the firm’s financial regulation group, is recognised for her expertise on securities law, with extensive experience in structuring both public and private securities offerings. Rodrigo Moreira is frequently involved in high-profile equity and debt capital markets deals.

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Key clients

  • Fidelidade - Companhia de Seguros, S.A.
  • Novo Banco, S.A.
  • Luz Saúde, S.a. (Fosun Group)
  • Caixa Central – Caixa Central de Crédito Agrícola Mútuo, C.R.L.
  • Floene Energias, S.A.
  • Bank of America Securities Europe
  • Real I.S. AG
  • Sierra Portugal
  • Hyperion Energy Investments, SGPS, S.A.
  • Union Asset Management Holding AG
  • FLOA
  • BNP Paribas Personal Finance, S.A.

Work highlights

  • Advised Fidelidade on the offering of its €500m Perpetual Subordinated Fixed Rate Resettable Temporary Write-Down Restricted Tier 1 Notes.
  • Advised on the sale of 846,000,000 shares representing approximately 5.60% of the capital of Banco Comercial Português for c. €235m.
  • Advised Floene Energias (formerly Galp Gás Natural Distribuição, S.A.) on its corporate refinancing transactions.

Lawyers

Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
António Soares
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Vera Ferreira De Lima
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

António Soares, Vera Ferreira de Lima

Other key lawyers

Rodrigo Moreira