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Managing Partner: Inês Sequeira Mendes
Quick facts
Network membership

IBA, Multilaw, Consulegis, AIJA, UIA, CIArb, ABA, amongst others

Number of lawyers

200+

Number of partners

41

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Key practice areas
Banking and finance
Banking
Project finance
Capital markets
Capital markets : Debt
Capital markets : Equity
Financial and corporate
Corporate and M&A
Restructuring and insolvency
M&A
Project development
Project development
Firm overview

Abreu Advogados is a big four independent law firm with over 30 years of experience in the Portuguese market, navigating in tomorrow´s sectors and industries. As a full service law firm, Abreu is recognized as the 11th fastest growing Portuguese firm by The Lawyer Euro 100, with 51% growth in 5 years.

With offices in Lisbon, Porto and Funchal, Abreu has provided highly effective solutions in areas such as Corporate/M&A, Tax, Litigation and Competition. The team holds a high degree of specialization in key industries for the Portuguese and African economies, such as Energy and Natural Resources, Real Estate, Banking, Technology, Life Sciences, Projects, Tourism and Hospitality.

Its clients consistently choose the firm to seize growth opportunities and to assist on increasingly complex international transactions whilst working with the most prestigious law firms in the world.

Key transactional practices
  • Banking
  • Competition
  • M&A
  • Private equity
  • Project development
  • Project finance
  • Restructuring and insolvency
  • Structured finance/securitisation
  • Investment funds
  • Financial services regulatory
Address:
Av. Infante D. Henrique, 26
Lisbon, 1149-096
Tel:(+351) 21 723 18 00 Fax:(+351) 21 723 18 99 Email:Contact Us Web Address:https://www.abreuadvogados.com/
2026 Edition
Banking
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Abreu Advogados
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Capital markets : Debt
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J+Legal
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Eversheds Sutherland FCB
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CCSL Advogados
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Costa Pinto
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Antas da Cunha Ecija & Associados
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CMS Portugal
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Deloitte Legal TELLES
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SPS-Barrilero
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Miranda & Associados
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Raposo Bernardo
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Project finance
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Morais Leitão
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VdA Vieira de Almeida
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Abreu Advogados
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Uría Menéndez
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CMS Portugal
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Restructuring and insolvency
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Abreu Advogados
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CS Associados
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Azeredo Perdigão & Associados
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Andersen Portugal
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Linked Reviews
Financial and corporate
Abreu Advogados has established a strong position in the Portuguese market through its work across banking and finance, M&A, project development, energy and infrastructure. The firm regularly advises domestic and international corporates, financial institutions, investors and developers on complex transactions and strategic projects, combining transactional expertise with deep sector knowledge.

The practice is particularly active in energy transition, infrastructure, real estate and financial services, where regulatory, financing and corporate considerations often converge. Its client base reflects a broad market presence, spanning multinational corporates, financial institutions, technology businesses, energy companies and investment platforms. The firm continues to advise on acquisitions, financing transactions, project development mandates, private capital investments and regulatory matters across a range of sectors.

Recent work highlights the breadth of the practice, advising clients including BNP Paribas, TotalEnergies, IKEA, Ping An Bank, Generali, CA Indosuez (Wealth) Europe, Time Out Group, DAZN, Iberdrola Group, APREN, Chint Solar, Island Renewable, EDP Renováveis, Caixa Geral de Depósitos, Unbabel, Prio (Grupo DISA), Panattoni, Mutares, Lacelier Portugal, Next Pack SAS and Organismo Coletivo de Investimento Imobiliário Imonegócios. This diverse client base reflects the firm's continued activity across financial services, energy, infrastructure, technology, consumer and real estate sectors.

Clients value the firm's practical approach, responsiveness and ability to structure solutions that balance commercial objectives with regulatory requirements. The team is particularly recognised for its ability to support clients through complex transactions, project developments and financing arrangements while maintaining a strong focus on execution and client service.

Key clients

BNP Paribas; TotalEnergies; IKEA; Ping An Bank; Generali; CA Indosuez (Wealth) Europe; Time Out Group; DAZN; Iberdrola Group; APREN; Chint Solar; Island Renewable; EDP Renováveis; Caixa Geral de Depósitos (CGD); Unbabel; Prio (Grupo DISA); Panattoni; Mutares; Lacelier Portugal; Markus Andreas Gloel; Next Pack SAS; Organismo Coletivo de Investimento Imobiliário Imonegócios.

Testimonials

“Partner of trust for any relevant transaction.” (M&A)

“Business-oriented and holistic view of the business.” (M&A)

“Prompt, pragmatic and detailed responses.” (Banking and finance)

“Highly qualified lawyers with strong finance expertise and market knowledge.” (Banking and finance)

“Response capacity and speed, multi-theme team, know-how.” (Project development)

“Instrumental in developing the space sector in Portugal.” (Project development)
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Deal Highlights
36 results36 results
Deal Name Deal Date Firm Name Jurisdiction Deal Type Lawyer Names Client Names Client Role
Organismo Coletivo de Investimento Real Estate - Insolvency
2020-07-01
Abreu Advogados
Portugal
Insolvency
Francisco Patrício
Organismo Coletivo de Investimento Real Estate
Creditor
Parvalorem - Insolvency
2021-02-25
Abreu Advogados
Portugal
Insolvency
Francisco Patrício
Parvalorem
Creditor
Efacec Group - Financing
2020-08-01
Abreu Advogados
Portugal
Financing
Manuel Santos Vitor, Rodrigo Formigal
Efacec Group
Borrower
JJW Hotels & Resorts - Financing
2021-02-25
Abreu Advogados
Portugal
Financing
José Maria Corrêa De Sampaio
JJW Hotels & Resorts
Borrower
VStudent Aulis - Financing
2020-12-01
Abreu Advogados
Portugal
Financing
Tiago Mendonça De Castro, Rodrigo Formigal
VStudent Aulis
Borrower
Banco de Investimento Global; BiG Start Ventures - Financing
2020-01-12
Abreu Advogados
Portugal
Financing
Diogo Pereira Duarte
Banco de Investimento Global, BiG Start Ventures
Lender
Iberdrola Generación - Project development
2021-02-25
Abreu Advogados
Portugal
Project development
Manuel Andrade Neves, Tiago Corrêa Do Amaral
Iberdrola Generación
Concessionaire
Iberdrola Renovables - Project development
2021-02-25
Abreu Advogados
Portugal
Project development
Manuel Andrade Neves, Tiago Corrêa Do Amaral
Iberdrola Renovables
Project developer
Embraer - Project development
2021-02-25
Abreu Advogados
Portugal
Project development
Manuel Andrade Neves
Embraer
Project developer
Alsa - Project development
2021-02-25
Abreu Advogados
Portugal
Project development
Manuel Andrade Neves, Mafalda Teixeira De Abreu
Alsa
Project developer
Patentes Talgo Slu - Project development
2021-02-25
Abreu Advogados
Portugal
Project development
Mafalda Teixeira De Abreu
Patentes Talgo Slu
Bidder
Globalvia - Project development
2021-02-25
Abreu Advogados
Portugal
Project development
Pedro Pais De Almeida, José Maria Corrêa De Sampaio
Globalvia
Project developer
Empresa de Eletricidade da Madeira - Project development
2021-02-25
Abreu Advogados
Portugal
Project development
Ana Simões Ferreira
Empresa de Eletricidade da Madeira
Project developer
Itafos - Project development
2021-02-25
Abreu Advogados
Portugal
Project development
Manuel Santos Vítor
Itafos
Project developer
Ren Trading - Project development
2021-02-25
Abreu Advogados
Portugal
Project development
José Eduardo Martins
Ren Trading
Project developer
SBC Renewables - Project development
2021-02-25
Abreu Advogados
Portugal
Project development
José Eduardo Martins
SBC Renewables
Project developer
Chint Solar - Project development
2020-01-12
Abreu Advogados
Portugal
Project development
Manuel Santos Vítor
Chint Solar
Project developer
Patentes Talgo - Project development
2021-02-25
Abreu Advogados
Portugal
Project development
Mafalda Teixeira De Abreu
Patentes Talgo
Bidder
Total - Project Finance
2021-02-25
Abreu Advogados
Portugal
Project finance
Ana Sofia Batista, Zara Jamal
Total
Lender
Mauritius Commercial Bank - Project Finance
2021-02-25
Abreu Advogados
Portugal
Project finance
Zara Jamal
Mauritius Commercial Bank
Lender
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