Abreu Advogados demonstrates expertise in distressed M&A, corporate restructuring, insolvencies, creditor’s rights, and assets tracing, working in tandem with the firm’s financial, tax, commercial M&A, and labour law teams. Heading the practice, Francisco Patrício is proficient in pre-insolvency, insolvency-related deals, and distressed M&A, representing creditors, board members, and shareholders of insolvent companies. Gonçalo Delicado is routinely engaged in the negotiation and operational phases of corporate restructurings. Also part of the core team, Eduardo Peixoto Gomes specialises in contentious insolvency and restructuring proceedings, serving financial institutions, funds, and companies; he particularly excels in special revitalisation procedures. Joao Marques De Almeida joined from APTS - Alves Pereira & Teixeira de Sousa, S.P., R.L. in October 2024.
Testimonials
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‘The firm is dedicated to its clients and provides a professional service.'
‘Francisco Patrício and Gonçalo Delicado have dedication, commitment, professionalism and knowledge of the best actions to take.'
‘They have a high level of technical knowledge and client attention. Eduardo Peixoto Gomes is fundamental to the Porto office.’
‘Eduardo Peixoto Gomes and Francisco Patrício manage to establish a relationship of trust and proximity with the client, making them feel well represented. They are people with a high human spirit, availability, and generosity.’
‘Gonçalo Delicado has in-depth knowledge of corporate matters and insolvencies.’
‘Competence, responsiveness, attention to detail and availability for the client are their strengths.’
Key clients
- Parvalorem S.A. (Consulting Services)
- Organismo Coletivo de Investimento Imobiliário Imonegócios
Work highlights
- Assists Parvalorem with insolvency proceedings and special revitalisation processes.
- Providing day-by-day assistance to Imonegócios, a state-owned fund that invests in a diversified set of assets in the real estate market.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Francisco Patrício