Full service firm with an outstanding reputation in the capital markets sphere, particularly noted for its leading debt capital markets practice. Highly experienced transactional practice with additional coverage of capital and hybrid matters as well as handling the full scope of regulatory issues. Noted for its capabilities in domestic and international matters. The team is praised by sources for its responsiveness and commitment to clients: "My team of choice; they are knowledgeable, supportive and understand urgency. They provide useful legal insight." One client considers them: "One of the best. They have a lot of experience in capital markets and give good advice."

Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados’ team has "strong technical and negotiation skills". Practice head João Soares da Silva led advice to Banco Comercial Português on its capital increase by means of an exchange public offer for the acquisition of several hybrid and subordinated debt securities against the issuance of its shares. Carlos Osório de Castro and Eduardo Paulino are also recommended.

Ricardo Andrade Amaro is a key member of the team, noted for his activity in the energy sector: "He is very good in the assistance of capital markets work where it meets the energy framework as he has good expertise in the energy market." He has recently assisted with securities issues.

Star individual Carlos Osório de Castro is recognised as "one of the best capital markets lawyers in Portugal," noted for his "experience and knowledge." He assists domestic and international clients, active in the area of capital markets and M&A.

Eduardo Paulino is active in public offerings, project finance and privatisations, in addition to M&A transactions. A client comments: "I really enjoyed working with him; he took the lead, was very strong, hands-on and with a quick turnaround." Another source appreciated that "his dedication and personal treatment of the project was 100%."

Head of the corporate department João Soares da Silva remains a visible practitioner in the capital markets arena. He is particularly noted for his expertise in equity matters.

Head of M&A and capital markets Luísa Soares da Silva offers experience in privatisations, share capital increases, public offerings and takeovers. She is well-regarded in debt transactions and frequently advises financial institutions. She is praised by sources for her "helpful, innovative and reliable" approach. Another source appreciates her "great expertise in capital markets as well as loan markets - both national and international. She is hands-on and gets personally involved."