Morais Leitão remains one of the leading firms in the Portuguese market, with a strong presence across banking and finance, capital markets, M&A, restructuring, project finance and regulatory matters. The firm is regularly involved in many of the country’s most significant domestic and cross-border transactions, advising financial institutions, corporates, sponsors and investors on complex and strategically important mandates.

The practice is particularly recognised for its ability to combine transactional, financing and regulatory expertise across a broad range of sectors. It continues to advise on sophisticated financing arrangements, corporate transactions, restructuring matters and infrastructure-related projects, frequently involving multijurisdictional elements and significant regulatory complexity. The firm's integrated approach enables it to support clients across the full lifecycle of transactions, from structuring and financing through to execution and post-closing matters.

Recent work demonstrates the breadth of the practice across financial services, energy, infrastructure, telecommunications, private equity and special situations. The firm remains a trusted adviser to major domestic and international market participants, with particular strength in mandates involving the intersection of corporate, finance and regulatory issues.

Clients consistently praise the firm's technical quality, commercial awareness and responsiveness. Feedback highlights the depth of the bench across practice areas and the firm's ability to deliver practical, solution-oriented advice on complex matters. The team is also recognised for its strong coordination capabilities and for maintaining close client relationships throughout transactions and projects.

Testimonials

“Simply the best in Portugal.” (Equity capital markets)

“Knowledgeable, helpful and solutions-oriented.” (Equity capital markets)

“Strong technical expertise combined with a pragmatic, business-oriented approach.” (M&A)

“Reliable, timely and highly responsive advice.” (M&A)

“Deep expertise in renewable energy and regulatory matters.” (M&A / Energy)