Linklaters combines its sector-specific expertise in real estate, insurance, infrastructure, energy, transport, and IT with an extensive global network, making it a trusted adviser for high-profile corporate clients on complex M&A transactions. Its strength in managing multijurisdictional deals includes a special focus on Portuguese-speaking African regions, notably Mozambique. Practice head Diogo Plantier Santos  specialises in acquisitions and divestments, sale and leaseback operations, joint ventures and corporate restructurings. A litany of major corporates, financial institutions, private equity firms and alternative investment providers turn to Mariana Serra Baptista for her experience on high-stakes deals. Diogo Barros Pereira is recommended for his ability to assist clients on domestic and cross-border transactions.

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Key clients

  • Hyperion Energy Investments, SGPS, S.A.
  • Amadeus IT Group SA
  • Mirova
  • Gigas Hosting
  • Power Dot, S.A.
  • Fiera Comox Partners Inc.
  • Constructel Visabeira
  • CTR - Consultoria Técnica e Representações, Lda.
  • Permira Asesores
  • Indorama Ventures Portugal PTA
  • OYAK
  • BP

Work highlights

  • Advised Hyperion on its first equity raise from third party investors, which consisted in the equity investment of €140m by Mirova Energy Transition 5, S.L.P., a fund held by Mirova.
  • Advised Amadeus on its €320m acquisition of the Portuguese-based multinational group Vision-Box.
  • Advised Powerdot on the €100m investment by Antin Infrastructure Partners and Arié.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Mariana Serra Baptista
Linklaters
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Marcos de Sousa Monteiro
Linklaters
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Diogo Plantier Santos
Linklaters

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Diogo Plantier Santos

Other key lawyers

Marcos de Sousa Monteiro, Mariana Serra Baptista, Diogo Barros Pereira