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Partner: Susana Vieira
Quick facts
Number of lawyers

30

Number of partners

6

Languages

Portuguese, English, French, Italian and 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

Macedo Vitorino was established in 1996, focusing its activity on advising domestic and foreign clients in specific activity sectors, including banking, telecommunications, energy and infrastructures.

Since the incorporation of the firm we have been involved in several high profile transactions in all of the firm's fields of practice, including banking and finance, capital markets, corporate and M&A, etc.. We have also acted on many complex disputes and corporate restructurings.

We have strong relationships with many of the leading international firms in Europe, in the United States and in Brazil, which enable us to handle cross-border transactions effectively.

Key transactional practices
  • Banking
  • M&A
  • Project finance
  • Restructuring and insolvency
  • Capital markets: Debt
  • Capital markets: Derivatives
  • Capital markets: Equity
  • Capital markets: High yield
Address:
Rua do Alecrim, 26 E
1200-018, Lisbon
Tel:+351 213 241 900 Fax:+351 213 241 929 Email:Contact Us Web Address:http://www.macedovitorino.com/en/
2026 Edition
Banking
Tier 4
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CS Associados
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Morais Leitão
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VdA Vieira de Almeida
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Cuatrecasas
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Uría Menéndez
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Tier 3

Abreu Advogados
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CMS Portugal
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DLA Piper ABBC
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Garrigues
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Pérez-Llorca
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SRS Legal
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Sérvulo & Associados
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Tier 4

Deloitte Legal TELLES
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FPC Legal
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Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
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Macedo Vitorino
12 practice areas
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J+Legal
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Miranda & Associados
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Raposo Bernardo
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pbbr
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Eversheds Sutherland FCB
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PARES
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PLEN – Sociedade de Advogados
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SPS-Barrilero
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Capital markets : Debt
Tier 4
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Linklaters
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Morais Leitão
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PLMJ
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VdA Vieira de Almeida
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Cuatrecasas
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Garrigues
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Uría Menéndez
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Tier 3

Abreu Advogados
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CMS Portugal
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CS Associados
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SRS Legal
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Sérvulo & Associados
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DLA Piper ABBC
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Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
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Macedo Vitorino
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J+Legal
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Raposo Bernardo
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Capital markets : Equity
Tier 4
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Linklaters
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Morais Leitão
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PLMJ
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VdA Vieira de Almeida
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Cuatrecasas
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Uría Menéndez
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CS Associados
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Garrigues
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Abreu Advogados
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CMS Portugal
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DLA Piper ABBC
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Deloitte Legal TELLES
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Macedo Vitorino
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SRS Legal
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Sérvulo & Associados
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FPC Legal
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Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
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Raposo Bernardo
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M&A
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Morais Leitão
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PLMJ
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Uría Menéndez
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VdA Vieira de Almeida
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CS Associados
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Cuatrecasas
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DLA Piper ABBC
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Garrigues
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Linklaters
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Tier 3

Abreu Advogados
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CMS Portugal
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FPC Legal
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Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
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SRS Legal
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Sérvulo & Associados
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Andersen Portugal
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CCA Law Firm
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Deloitte Legal TELLES
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Eversheds Sutherland FCB
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J+Legal
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Macedo Vitorino
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Pérez-Llorca
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Vasconcelos Advogados
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pbbr
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Tier 5

CCSL Advogados
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Costa Pinto
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Miranda & Associados
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Antas da Cunha Ecija & Associados
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Azeredo Perdigão & Associados
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EY Law
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Mouteira Guerreiro Rosa Amaral & Associados
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Next Lawyers
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PARES
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PLEN – Sociedade de Advogados
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Raposo Bernardo
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Riquito Advogados
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SPS-Barrilero
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Project development
Tier 3
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Cuatrecasas
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PLMJ
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VdA Vieira de Almeida
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Abreu Advogados
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CS Associados
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Linklaters
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Sérvulo & Associados
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Uría Menéndez
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CMS Portugal
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DLA Piper ABBC
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Macedo Vitorino
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Tier 4

Deloitte Legal TELLES
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Eversheds Sutherland FCB
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Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
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SPS-Barrilero
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SRS Legal
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Miranda & Associados
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Raposo Bernardo
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Project finance
Tier 3
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CS Associados
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Morais Leitão
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PLMJ
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VdA Vieira de Almeida
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Abreu Advogados
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Cuatrecasas
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Linklaters
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Uría Menéndez
11 practice areas
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Tier 3

Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
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Macedo Vitorino
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Sérvulo & Associados
12 practice areas
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CMS Portugal
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DLA Piper ABBC
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Garrigues
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Pérez-Llorca
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SRS Legal
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Raposo Bernardo
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Restructuring and insolvency
Tier 5
23 firms ranked
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Linklaters
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Morais Leitão
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PLMJ
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Uría Menéndez
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VdA Vieira de Almeida
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Cuatrecasas
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Sérvulo & Associados
12 practice areas
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Abreu Advogados
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CMS Portugal
11 practice areas
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CS Associados
11 practice areas
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DLA Piper ABBC
10 practice areas
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Garrigues
10 practice areas
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Tier 4

Azeredo Perdigão & Associados
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Deloitte Legal TELLES
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Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
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Raposo Bernardo
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SPS-Barrilero
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SRS Legal
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Tier 5

Andersen Portugal
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Caiado Guerreiro & Associados
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J+Legal
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Macedo Vitorino
12 practice areas
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FPC Legal
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Linked Reviews
Financial and corporate
Macedo Vitorino has developed a strong reputation in the Portuguese market for its work across banking and finance, project finance, energy, infrastructure and capital markets. The firm is regularly instructed by financial institutions, investors, developers and corporates on complex financing, investment and development mandates, with particular strength in energy transition and renewable energy projects.

The practice is especially active at the intersection of finance, infrastructure and energy, advising clients on acquisitions, project development, structured financings and capital deployment strategies. Its client base reflects a strong presence in renewable energy, financial services, infrastructure and industrial sectors, with recent mandates involving Grupo Crédito Agrícola, CaixaBank, Banco BPI, Banco Santander, Banco Sabadell, Crédit Agricole CIB, Banco Montepio, Solas Capital, Adaptogen Capital, Elyse Energy, SwitchH2, NGreen Sines, Frequent Summer Group, AR Telecom, Ascendum, AVK Power Solutions, Biomarin and Bogaris Agriculture.

The firm continues to maintain a strong profile in renewable energy and infrastructure-related transactions, where financing, regulatory and project development issues frequently converge. Clients value the team's ability to provide commercially focused advice and practical solutions on complex transactions involving multiple stakeholders and jurisdictions. Its continued activity across project finance, banking and investment matters reinforces its position as a trusted adviser to both lenders and sponsors.

Clients value the firm's responsiveness, technical expertise and commercial awareness. Feedback highlights the team's banking and finance capabilities, particularly its combination of technical knowledge, accessibility and close client relationships. The practice is recognised for providing pragmatic advice and reliable support on financing transactions, while maintaining a strong focus on service and execution.

Key clients

Grupo Crédito Agrícola; CaixaBank; Banco BPI; Banco Santander; Banco Sabadell; Crédit Agricole CIB; Banco Montepio; Solas Capital; Adaptogen Capital; Elyse Energy; Frequent Summer Group; NGreen Sines; StorSystems; SwitchH2 BV; Alicac Group; AR Telecom; Ascendum; AVK Power Solutions; BIGUES; Biomarin; Bogaris Agriculture.

Testimonials

“Expertise, proximity and availability.” (Banking and finance)

“Strong technical competence in banking matters and significant market experience.” (Banking and finance)
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Deal Highlights
47 results47 results
Deal Name Deal Date Firm Name Jurisdiction Deal Type Lawyer Names Client Names Client Role
Caixa Central - Financing
2020-01-06
Macedo Vitorino
Portugal
Financing
António Vitorino, André Dias
Caixa Central
Agent
Caixa Central - Financing
2020-01-10
Macedo Vitorino
Portugal
Financing
António Vitorino, André Dias
Caixa Central
Agent
Bank of America - Securitisation
2021-01-01
Macedo Vitorino
Portugal
Securitisation
António Vitorino And André Dias
Bank of America
Issuer
Frequent Summer Group - M&A
2021-01-31
Macedo Vitorino
Portugal
M&A
António Macedo Vitorino André Vasques Dias Cláudia Fernandes Martins
Frequent Summer Group
Seller
Solaria Energía y Medio Ambiente - Project development
Macedo Vitorino
Portugal
Project development
João Macedo Vitorino
Solaria Energía y Medio Ambiente
Project developer
Nordic Solar Management - M&A
Macedo Vitorino
Portugal
M&A
João Macedo Vitorino
Nordic Solar Management
Acquirer
Oni Telecom; NOWO group; - M&A
2021-10-02
Macedo Vitorino
Portugal
M&A
António Macedo Vitorino André Vasques Dias
Oni Telecom, NOWO group
Seller
Solaria Energia y Medio Ambiente - Project development
Macedo Vitorino
Portugal
Project development
João Macedo Vitorino
Solaria Energia y Medio Ambiente
Project company
Frequent Summer Group - Project development
Macedo Vitorino
Portugal
Project development
João Macedo Vitorino
Frequent Summer Group
Project developer
Derovo - Bond issue
2022-04-01
Macedo Vitorino
Portugal
Bond issue
André Vasques Dias
Derovo
Issuer
Fábrica de Ppel Tojal - Fapajal - Bond issue
2022-02-24
Macedo Vitorino
Portugal
Bond issue
André Vasques Dias
Fábrica de Ppel Tojal - Fapajal
Issuer
Frequent Summer Group - Project development
2022-02-24
Macedo Vitorino
Portugal
Project development
João Macedo Vitoriono
Frequent Summer Group
Project developer
Frequent Summer Group - M&A
2022-02-24
Macedo Vitorino
Portugal
M&A
João Macedo Vitorino
Frequent Summer Group
Acquirer
Grupo Transtejo - Project development
2022-02-24
Macedo Vitorino
Portugal
Project development
Susana Vieira, André Vasques Dias
Grupo Transtejo
Bidder
HC Hospitais Concessionados SA (Aberdeen /Sacyr joint venture) - Project finance
2022-02-24
Macedo Vitorino
Portugal
Project finance
António Macedo Vitorino, André Vasques Dias
HC Hospitais Concessionados SA (Aberdeen /Sacyr joint venture)
Borrower
Nenuphar Advisors - Project development
2022-02-24
Macedo Vitorino
Portugal
Project development
João Macedo Vitorino
Nenuphar Advisors
Project developer
Nordic Solar Management - M&A
2022-02-24
Macedo Vitorino
Portugal
M&A
João Macedo Vitorino
Nordic Solar Management
Acquirer
Nordic Solar Management - Project development
2022-02-24
Macedo Vitorino
Portugal
Project development
João Macedo Vitorino
Nordic Solar Management
Project company
Roadis - Project finance
2022-02-24
Macedo Vitorino
Portugal
Project finance
António Macedo Vitorino, André Vasques Dias
Roadis
Borrower
Solaria Energia - Financing
2021-07-08
Macedo Vitorino
Portugal
Financing
André Vasques Dias
Solaria Energia
Borrower
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