Lawyers
Chambers Europe
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Luís Branco
Projects
2013
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Luís Branco leads the team. Clients admire his "solid technical knowledge, common sense and calm, balanced approach."
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Luís Branco
Banking and Finance
2013
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Seasoned player Luís Branco receives unanimous praise for his expertise in this area. "He's pragmatic, has strong commercial acumen, sets objectives and aims to achieve them. He has years of experience as well as excellent technical knowledge and negotiating skills," remarks a client.
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Luís Branco
Energy & Natural Resources
2012
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Finance specialist Luís Branco supports the energy team on large transactions in the energy area.
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Luís Branco
Banking and Finance
2012
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Luís Branco is undoubtedly the star player of this team. He led the team that assisted Caixa Geral de Depósitos and CaixaBI with structuring and organising the acquisition of credits corresponding to the investment in the infrastructure and equipment of MLFF toll collection systems.
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Luís Branco
Projects
2012
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“Excellent” department head Luís Branco is well known for his project finance experience and works closely with a number of banks.
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Luís Branco
Energy & Natural Resources
2011
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Luís Branco is a towering figure in project finance and plays a key role in energy transactions
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Luís Branco
Banking and Finance
2011
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"Excellent" partner Luís Branco is undoubtedly the team's star attraction, with clients lauding his "in-depth knowledge and business acumen."
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Luís Branco
Projects
2010
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Clients rave about Luís Branco, who is unquestionably a project finance leader, explaining that he is very accessible and “has know-how that is hard to surpass. He takes a lot of time to understand our aims and can sort out any problem.”
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Luís Branco
Energy & Natural Resources
2010
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“Excellent” project finance practitioner Luís Branco is recognised as a player in the energy sector, where he has mainly acted on the side of banks in energy projects.
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Luís Branco
Banking and Finance
2010
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Department head Luís Branco is the star of this team and the Portuguese market, with peers and clients considering him a “true reference in the area.”
As one source explains, “his knowledge, business-oriented mindset and strong work ethic combine to make him a unique practitioner.”
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Luís Branco
Projects
2009
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Competitors noted, singling out group head Luís Branco as “one of Portugal’s most knowledgeable projects lawyers.” Branco and newly promoted partner Filipe Lowndes Marques lead “an experienced group of lawyers who promote the smooth running of negotiations, focusing on the relevant matters.”
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Luís Branco
Energy & Natural Resources
2009
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Luís Branco is heralded as “an excellent lawyer with great problem-solving capabilities.”
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Luís Branco
Banking and Finance
2009
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Luís Branco stands out for his “extremely creative and value-added advice,” and sources attest that he is “a top-notch banking and finance lawyer who is directly and personally involved in every single deal.”
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Luís Branco
Banking and Finance
2008
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Undoubtedly a high-profile name in the area, Luís Branco is dubbed “the best-known lawyer in the Portuguese banking sector.” Observers commented on how “his friendly approach makes negotiations much smoother,” and added: “He is terribly efficient and gets directly involved in all aspects of the deal.” Branco is also renowned for his top performances in the projects sphere.
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Luís Branco
Projects
2008
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Head of the banking and project finance group, Luís Branco is lauded as “one of the best lawyers in the field, thanks to his creativity and straightforward attitude that makes transactions move smoothly.”
Commentators have enormous respect for Luís Branco: “He is an incredibly skilful, experienced lawyer and undoubtedly one of the market’s top names in project finance.
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Luís Branco
Banking and Finance
2007
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Luís Branco is “undoubtedly the best lawyer in the field,” in the opinion of a leading competitor. Sources describe him as a “highly experienced and skilful practitioner with a terrific name in the market,” while clients acknowledge that he is “personally involved in the deals; a crucially important aspect.”
Chambers Global
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Luís Branco
Projects
2013
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Luís Branco leads the team. Clients admire his "solid technical knowledge, common sense and calm, balanced approach."
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Luís Branco
Banking and Finance
2013
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Seasoned player Luís Branco receives unanimous praise for his expertise in this area. "He's pragmatic, has strong commercial acumen, sets objectives and aims to achieve them. He has years of experience as well as excellent technical knowledge and negotiating skills," remarks a client.
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Luís Branco
Projects
2012
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“Excellent” department head Luís Branco is well known for his project finance experience and works closely with a number of banks.
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Luís Branco
Banking and Finance
2012
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Department head Luís Branco is undoubtedly the star player of this team. He led the team that assisted Caixa Geral de Depósitos and CaixaBI with structuring and organising the acquisition of credits corresponding to the investment in the infrastructure and equipment of MLFF toll collection systems.
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Luís Branco
Banking and Finance
2011
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Luís Branco heads the firm's banking and finance team. Sources appreciate his innovative ideas and execution and champion him as "the best lawyer for project finance in Portugal." He recently advised Eurohypo AG regarding credit facility agreements for three commercial properties.
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Luís Branco
Banking and Finance
2010
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Department head Luís Branco is the star of this team and the Portuguese market, with peers and clients considering him a “true reference in the area.” As one source explains, “his knowledge, business-oriented mindset and strong work ethic combine to make him a unique practitioner.”
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Luís Branco
Banking and Finance
2009
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Luís Branco stands out for his “extremely creative and value-added advice,” and sources attest that he is “a top-notch banking and finance lawyer who is directly and personally involved in every single deal.”
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Luís Branco
Banking and Finance
2008
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Undoubtedly a high-profile name in the area, Luís Branco is dubbed “the best-known lawyer in the Portuguese banking sector.” Observers commented how “his friendly approach makes negotiations much smoother.” Branco is also renowned for his top-notch performances in the projects sphere.
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Luís Branco
Projects
2008
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Head of the banking and project finance group, Luís Branco is lauded as “one of the best lawyers in the field, thanks to his creativeness and straightforward attitude that makes transactions move smoothly.”
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Luís Branco
Projects
2007
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Commentators have enormous respect for Luís Branco: “He is an incredibly skilful, experienced lawyer and undoubtedly one of the market’s top names in project finance.”
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Luís Branco
Banking and Finance
2007
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Luís Branco is “undoubtedly the best lawyer in the field,” in the opinion of a leading competitor. Sources describe him as a “highly experienced and skilful practitioner with a terrific name in the market,” while clients acknowledge that he is “personally involved in the deals, a crucially important aspect.”
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Luís Branco
PFI/PROJECTS
2006
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Clients and peers alike single out “highly experienced and sensible negotiator” Luís Branco as a “fine lawyer and undoubtedly a leader in the field.” His “deep understanding of the banks’ needs, excellent connections, and ability to work in an international context,” attract further praise from interviewees.
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Luís Branco
Banking and Finance
2006
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A leading competitor tells researchers: “Whenever I am conflicted out of a deal always refer my client to Luís Branco, he is probably the greatest of us all.” Peers and clients alike marvelled at his “fantastically creative and open minded approach, as well as his ability to do it all with a smile.” An international client adds: “He is a sharp and intelligent lawyer with the technical skills, experience and connections to put us at ease.”
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Luís Branco
Project Finance
2005
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"Brilliant" Luís Branco has a "second to none advantage through his amazing banking connnections," clients feel. Market observers refer to him as "undoubtedly the leader in the field." He spearheaded the team advising a banking syndicate comprising Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria and Bayerische Hypo und Vereinsbank Aktiengesellschaft on the shadow toll motorway of the Interior Norte (Norscut) worth around € 1.15 billion. Branco's team is currently advising the banks on various issues, including changes of law, shareholders and hedging agreements.
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Luís Branco
Banking and Finance
2005
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“Legal superstar” Luís Branco is widely admired as probably “the one and only market leader for project finance”. Rivals noted that “he makes it look easy”, maintaining a “tranquil demeanour” in difficult situations. His “solution-oriented” approach and “solid scientific background” also won kudos among observers, who added that “he can foresee the immediate result and deal with it”.
IFLR 1000
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Luís Branco
Project Finance
2013
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Luís Branco
Banking and Capital Markets
2013
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Luís Branco
Banking and Capital Markets
2012
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Luís Branco
Project Finance
2012
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Luís Branco
Banking and Capital Markets
2011
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Luís Branco
Project Finance
2011
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Luís Branco
Capital Markets
2010
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Luís Branco
Project Finance
2010
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Luís Branco
Capital Markets
2009
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Luís Branco
Project Finance
2009
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Luís Branco
Project Finance
2008
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Luís Branco
Project Finance
2007
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Luís Branco
Project Finance
2006
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Luís Branco
Project Finance
2005
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Luís Branco
Mergers and Acquisitions
2005
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Projects
2013
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Projects
2012
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Projects
2010
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