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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/
Rankings published in 2026
Banking
Tier 4
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Tier 1

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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Tier 2

Cuatrecasas
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Uría Menéndez
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Tier 3

Abreu Advogados
12 practice areas
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CMS Portugal
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DLA Piper ABBC
10 practice areas
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Garrigues
10 practice areas
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Pérez-Llorca
3 practice areas
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SRS Legal
12 practice areas
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Sérvulo & Associados
12 practice areas
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Tier 4

Deloitte Legal TELLES
7 practice areas
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Ferreira Pinto Cardigos
9 practice areas
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Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
11 practice areas
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Macedo Vitorino
12 practice areas
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Tier 5

J+Legal
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Miranda & Associados
4 practice areas
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Raposo Bernardo
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pbbr
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Eversheds Sutherland FCB
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PARES
2 practice areas
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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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Tier 1

Linklaters
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Morais Leitão
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PLMJ
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VdA Vieira de Almeida
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Tier 2

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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Tier 4

DLA Piper ABBC
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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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Raposo Bernardo
12 practice areas
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Capital markets : Equity
Tier 4
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Tier 1

Linklaters
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Morais Leitão
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PLMJ
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VdA Vieira de Almeida
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Tier 2

Cuatrecasas
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Uría Menéndez
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Tier 3

CS Associados
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Garrigues
10 practice areas
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Tier 4

Abreu Advogados
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CMS Portugal
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DLA Piper ABBC
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Deloitte Legal TELLES
7 practice areas
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Macedo Vitorino
12 practice areas
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SRS Legal
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Sérvulo & Associados
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Ferreira Pinto Cardigos
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Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
11 practice areas
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Raposo Bernardo
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M&A
Tier 4
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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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Tier 2

CS Associados
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Cuatrecasas
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DLA Piper ABBC
10 practice areas
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Garrigues
10 practice areas
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Linklaters
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Tier 3

Abreu Advogados
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CMS Portugal
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Ferreira Pinto Cardigos
9 practice areas
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Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
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SRS Legal
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Sérvulo & Associados
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Tier 4

Andersen Portugal
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CCA Law Firm
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Deloitte Legal TELLES
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Eversheds Sutherland FCB
6 practice areas
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J+Legal
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Macedo Vitorino
12 practice areas
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Pérez-Llorca
3 practice areas
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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
4 practice areas
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Antas da Cunha Ecija & Associados
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Azeredo Perdigão & Associados
4 practice areas
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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
11 practice areas
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Tier 2

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
11 practice areas
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Tier 3

CMS Portugal
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DLA Piper ABBC
10 practice areas
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Macedo Vitorino
12 practice areas
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Tier 4

Deloitte Legal TELLES
7 practice areas
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Eversheds Sutherland FCB
6 practice areas
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Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
11 practice areas
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SPS-Barrilero
6 practice areas
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SRS Legal
12 practice areas
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Miranda & Associados
4 practice areas
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Raposo Bernardo
12 practice areas
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Project finance
Tier 3
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Tier 1

CS Associados
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Morais Leitão
11 practice areas
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PLMJ
11 practice areas
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VdA Vieira de Almeida
11 practice areas
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Tier 2

Abreu Advogados
12 practice areas
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Cuatrecasas
11 practice areas
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Linklaters
11 practice areas
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Uría Menéndez
11 practice areas
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Tier 3

Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
11 practice areas
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Macedo Vitorino
12 practice areas
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Sérvulo & Associados
12 practice areas
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Tier 4

CMS Portugal
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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Pérez-Llorca
3 practice areas
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SRS Legal
12 practice areas
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Raposo Bernardo
12 practice areas
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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
11 practice areas
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Uría Menéndez
11 practice areas
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VdA Vieira de Almeida
11 practice areas
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Tier 2

Cuatrecasas
11 practice areas
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Sérvulo & Associados
12 practice areas
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Tier 3

Abreu Advogados
12 practice areas
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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
4 practice areas
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Deloitte Legal TELLES
7 practice areas
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Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
11 practice areas
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Raposo Bernardo
12 practice areas
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SPS-Barrilero
6 practice areas
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SRS Legal
12 practice areas
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Tier 5

Andersen Portugal
4 practice areas
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Caiado Guerreiro & Associados
6 practice areas
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J+Legal
6 practice areas
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Macedo Vitorino
12 practice areas
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Ferreira Pinto Cardigos
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Linked Reviews
Financial and corporate

Macedo Vitorino is a leading Portuguese business law firm based in Lisbon. Founded in 1996 by João Vitorino, the firm is led by managing partner António Vitorino and supported by notable legal professionals, including partners André Dias and Susana Vieira. The firm has a particularly strong practice in project finance and is also highly active in banking as well as debt and equity capital markets.

Highlights

The firm advised Solarpack on its acquisition of a greenfield solar project with approximately 200 MW of installed capacity from Solvasto, Carbofylt, Eco Veredicto, and Fadajasmin, as well as on entering into a Development Services Agreement with the sellers for the project’s continued development. 

In projects, the firm advised Sonnedix on a major financing for the construction of several solar parks. 

Testimonials

2025

“Their depth of detail, turnaround speed, articulate communication, high English proficiency, and overall professional and pleasant service stand out.” -Project development: - Energy 

João Vitorino analyses the market and its main stakeholders through a commercial, legal, and political prism.” - Project development: Energy 

Frederico Vidigal is very responsive, quick, and accessible, providing elaborate analysis and extensive reporting.” - Project development: Energy 

2024

"They are responsible, technically excellent and understand cross-border financing. They also have deep experience in the renewable energy sector. They are easy to work with and responsive." (Project finance client)

4 results4 results
Deal Highlights
47 results47 results
Deal Name Deal Date Firm Name Jurisdiction Deal Type Lawyer Names Client Names Client Role
Masmovil Ibercom and Lorca JV Co - M&A
2023-02-01
Macedo Vitorino
Portugal
M&A
António de Macedo Vitorino, André Vasques Dias
Masmovil Ibercom and Lorca JV Co
Seller
Geely - M&A
2023-02-01
Macedo Vitorino
Portugal
M&A
António de Macedo Vitorino, André Vasques Dias, Susana Vieira, Cláudia Fernandes Martins, João Silva
Geely
Acquirer
Greystar Spain S.L. - M&A
2023-02-01
Macedo Vitorino
Portugal
M&A
Susana Vieira, André Vasques Dias, João Silva, Nadia Zatic
Greystar Spain S.L.
Acquirer
Future FinTech - M&A
2023-02-01
Macedo Vitorino
Portugal
M&A
João Macedo Vitorino, Frederico Vidigal, João Silva
Future FinTech
Acquirer
Solaria Energía y Medio Ambiente - M&A
2023-02-01
Macedo Vitorino
Portugal
M&A
João Macedo Vitorino, Frederico Vidigal, João Silva
Solaria Energía y Medio Ambiente
Acquirer
Frequent Summer Group - M&A
2023-02-01
Macedo Vitorino
Portugal
M&A
João Macedo Vitorino, Frederico Vidigal, João Silva
Frequent Summer Group
Seller
Sonnedix - M&A
2023-02-01
Macedo Vitorino
Portugal
M&A
João Macedo Vitorino, Frederico Vidigal, João Silva
Sonnedix
Acquirer
Inmarsat - M&A
2023-02-01
Macedo Vitorino
Portugal
M&A
João Macedo Vitorino, Pedro Ramalho de Almeida
Inmarsat
Seller
Alive Business Consulting - M&A
2022-12-31
Macedo Vitorino
Portugal
M&A
Susana Vieira, João Silva, Catarina Figueira
Alive Business Consulting
Acquirer
Ibérica Kemya S.L. - M&A
2023-02-01
Macedo Vitorino
Portugal
M&A
Susana Vieira, João Silva, Catarina Figueira
Ibérica Kemya S.L.
Acquirer
Frequent Summer Group - Project development
2023-02-01
Macedo Vitorino
Portugal
Project development
João Macedo Vitorino, Frederico Vidigal, João Silva
Frequent Summer Group
Project developer
TIH-Tejo Infraestruturas Hospitalares - Project development
2023-02-01
Macedo Vitorino
Portugal
Project development
João Macedo Vitorino, André Vasques Dias, Frederico Vidigal
TIH-Tejo Infraestruturas Hospitalares
Bidder
Moiagest SGPS - Project development
2023-02-01
Macedo Vitorino
Portugal
Project development
João Macedo Vitorino, André Vasques Dias
Moiagest SGPS
Bidder
Solaria Energia y Medio Ambiente - Project development
2023-02-01
Macedo Vitorino
Portugal
Project development
João Macedo Vitorino, Frederico Vidigal: João Silva
Solaria Energia y Medio Ambiente
Energy consumer
Nenuphar Advisors - Project development
2023-02-01
Macedo Vitorino
Portugal
Project development
João Macedo Vitorino, Frederico Vidigal
Nenuphar Advisors
Project developer
Bankinter - Project development
2023-02-01
Macedo Vitorino
Portugal
Project development
João Macedo Vitorino, André Vasques Dias, Frederico Vidigal, João Silva
Bankinter
Energy consumer
Elyse Energy - Project development
2022-12-31
Macedo Vitorino
Portugal
Project development
João Macedo Vitorino, Frederico Vidigal, Nadia Zatic
Elyse Energy
Project developer
Dos Grados Capital - Project development
2023-02-01
Macedo Vitorino
Portugal
Project development
João Macedo Vitorino, Frederico Vidigal
Dos Grados Capital
Project developer
AIEL (Startup Lisboa) - Project development
2023-02-01
Macedo Vitorino
Portugal
Project development
João Macedo Vitorino, Frederico Vidigal, Marco Claudino
AIEL (Startup Lisboa)
Project developer
Genese Natural - Project development
2023-02-01
Macedo Vitorino
Portugal
Project development
João Macedo Vitorino, Frederico Vidigal, Nadia Zatic
Genese Natural
Project developer
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