Linklaters is an eminent player in the restructuring and insolvency space, renowned for its sophisticated handling of complex matters such as debt restructuring, capital raisings, distressed M&A, and formal insolvency procedures, as well as asset tracing and bank loan portfolio refinancing. The practice is helmed by Nuno Ferreira Lousa, who assists on the full range of contentious and non-contentious restructuring and insolvency issues, handling domestic and cross-jurisdictional insolvency and pre-insolvency proceedings. Gonçalo Veiga De Macedo is key port of call for for creditors, debtors and investors seeking assistance on non-performing loans and distressed debt transactions and restructurings.

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Key clients

  • ECS - Sociedade de Capital de Risco, S.A.
  • Novo Banco, S.A.
  • Oitante, S.A.
  • Tilden Park Capital Management
  • I.F.M.- Indústria de Fibras de Madeira, S.A.
  • Lisgráfica - Impressão e Artes Gráficas, S.A.
  • Fortress Investment Group LLC
  • Artlant PTA

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Nuno Ferreira Lousa
Linklaters

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Nuno Ferreira Lousa

Other key lawyers

Manuel de Abreu Castelo Branco, Tatiana Lisboa Padrão, Carlota Freire, Gonçalo Veiga De Macedo