SRS Legal has established a strong position in the Portuguese market across banking and finance, capital markets, private equity, restructuring and infrastructure-related matters. The firm is regularly instructed by financial institutions, investment funds, infrastructure operators and corporates on complex domestic and cross-border transactions, combining technical expertise with a pragmatic and commercially focused approach.

The practice is particularly active in financing, private equity and strategic investment mandates, while also maintaining a strong presence in regulated sectors such as infrastructure, transport, defence and financial services. Recent work highlights the firm's involvement in matters for clients including ADNOC, Oxy Capital, Portik Group, Miranza Inversiones, ECS Capital, Sumol+Compal, idD Portugal Defence, and several major transport and infrastructure operators, including the Port Authority of Lisbon (APL), APDL – Port Authority of Douro & Leixões, ENAPOR – Portos de Cabo Verde and Portos dos Açores.

The firm's client base reflects a broad sector reach and a growing profile in private capital, infrastructure and regulated industries. Its multidisciplinary approach enables the team to advise clients across the full spectrum of transactions, from acquisitions, fundraisings and financings to restructurings, regulatory matters and complex investment structures.

Clients value the firm's combination of technical expertise and commercial judgement. Feedback highlights the team's responsiveness, strategic thinking and ability to provide integrated advice across multiple practice areas. The practice is particularly recognised for its strength in complex financing and investment transactions, where clients praise its transaction management, negotiation capabilities and ability to coordinate multidisciplinary advice efficiently.

Key clients

ADNOC; APL – Port Authority of Lisbon; APDL – Port Authority of Douro & Leixões; ENAPOR – Portos de Cabo Verde; Portos dos Açores; idD Portugal Defence; Oxy Capital; Portik Group; Miranza Inversiones (PAI Partners); ECS Capital (Davidson Kempner); Sumol+Compal.

Testimonials

“Expertise and business acumen, combined with hands-on knowledge of the market.” (Banking and finance)

“Exceptional lawyer and highly capable team.” (Banking and finance)

“Deep legal knowledge tied with breadth of transactional expertise.” (Investment funds / Private equity)

“Highly knowledgeable and competent team.” (Investment funds / Private equity)