Garrigues continues to strengthen its presence in the Portuguese market, advising financial institutions, investment funds, infrastructure investors and corporates on a broad range of financing, M&A and investment matters. The firm is particularly active on cross-border mandates, where its international platform and sector expertise enable it to support clients on complex transactions involving multiple jurisdictions and stakeholders.

The practice maintains a strong profile across banking and finance, private equity, M&A and project-related work. Recent mandates demonstrate the breadth of its client base, which includes major financial institutions, investment managers, infrastructure sponsors and multinational corporates. The firm has advised clients including Inditex, Samsung, Investec Bank, Caixa Central de Crédito Agrícola, APAX, BUPA, Climate Asset Management, Amorim Group, Novobanco, Rabobank, Explorer Investments, Izilend and Macquarie, reflecting its continued activity across financial services, consumer, infrastructure, energy and private capital sectors.

Garrigues is also recognised for its work on infrastructure and energy transition matters, where financing, regulatory and corporate considerations frequently converge. The team continues to advise investors, lenders and sponsors on strategic projects and transactions, reinforcing its reputation as a trusted adviser on complex and commercially significant mandates in Portugal.

Clients consistently highlight the team’s commitment, responsiveness and technical expertise. Feedback also points to the firm's ability to combine strong transactional execution with a practical and commercially focused approach, particularly on cross-border transactions and investment matters.

Key clients

Inditex; Samsung; Investec Bank; Caixa Central de Crédito Agrícola; APAX; BUPA; Climate Asset Management (HSBC Group); Amorim Group; Novobanco; Rabobank; Explorer Investments; Izilend; Macquarie.

Testimonials

“Highly skilled professionals, always focused on solutions.” (M&A)

“Efficient, clear and quick.” (M&A)

“Combination of strong technical expertise and pragmatic approach.” (M&A)

“Extremely responsive and very user-friendly.” (Restructuring)

“Very commercial in their advice.” (Restructuring)

“Effectiveness, quick answers, availability, experience and knowledge.” (Insolvency)