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João Diogo Barbosa

Associate

João Diogo Barbosa joined the Firm in October 2025. He is a member of the banking and finance team. 

He provides legal advice to financial institutions, companies, and investors, focusing on the structuring of financing transactions, securities issuances, and regulatory matters.

João Diogo has relevant experience in drafting and negotiating bilateral and syndicated loans, advising on corporate finance, sports finance, project finance, and real estate finance, representing both financial institutions and national and international companies. He regularly participates in the drafting and review of loan agreements, guarantees, and ancillary documentation.

João Diogo also provides regulatory advice in banking and finance matters, supporting credit institutions, investment funds, and fintech companies in complying with legal and supervisory obligations, as well as in analyzing organizational structures in light of applicable regulatory frameworks.
 
Education

Law Degree (University of Porto School of Law, 2020). Master’s Degree in Law and Management (Nova School of Law, 2023). Attendance at Advanced Postgraduate Course in Law and Financial Markets (Lisbon Centre for Research in Private Law - University of Lisbon School of Law, 2024).

Languages

Portuguese and English.

Memberships

Portuguese Bar Association (admitted in 2023).

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