SRS Legal

2025

“The responsiveness and proactive approach were very much appreciated. It is a business-oriented, highly professional team, with partners involved in the matters throughout the transaction.” -Banking and finance 

“We have a long-established relationship with the firm. They are always very accessible and responsive and have consistently demonstrated an ability to innovate.” -Capital markets: Debt 

“The SRS Legal team, particularly the mid-level and senior lawyers, is attentive, available, and demonstrates strong business acumen to accommodate clients’ specific needs and requests.” -Financial services regulatory“ 

"They supported us in insolvency processes regarding my company and other group companies, demonstrating strong knowledge and presenting effective solutions.”-Insolvency and restructuring 

“They have deep knowledge of the subject, strong availability, the ability to understand client needs, and great speed in execution.” -Investment funds 

“The team members involved demonstrated great availability and know-how. They provided outstanding service, and there is nothing more I could ask for.” -Leveraged finance 

“Beyond due diligence, SRS Legal was instrumental in drafting, negotiating, and finalizing the contractual framework for the transaction. This included preparing and reviewing investment agreements, shareholder arrangements, and ancillary contracts tailored to the specific needs and structures of the various companies within the conglomerate. Our collaboration with SRS Legal exemplified a thorough, multidisciplinary approach, combining legal expertise with strategic investment analysis to successfully execute a complex private equity deal involving multiple entities. SRS Legal is a leading private equity law firm in Portugal, and we value the team’s expertise in this area across multiple transaction structures and sectors.” -Private equity 

“António Pape demonstrates transparency, availability, proactivity, and strong business acumen. He has the ability to meet deadlines and provide creative, innovative solutions, with less theoretical and abstract analysis.” -Financial services regulatory 

“João Santos Carvalho is praised for his strong communication skills.” -Investment funds 

“Bernardo Castro Caldas has very strong technical knowledge in litigation.”-Insolvency and restructuring 

“Tiago Coder Meira defines a strategy consistent with the client’s interests and the likelihood of success.”-Insolvency and restructuring 

“Paulo Bandeira and his team are problem-solvers with a solution-focused approach. They are market leaders, well known for their work with startups and funds in funding rounds.” -Private equity 

“Gustavo Ordonhas de Oliveira is our main private equity partner at SRS (...) he leads a group of highly qualified and dedicated professionals known for their availability, responsiveness, and commitment to excellence. This combination of experience, insight, and effective team management ensures clients receive comprehensive, top-tier legal support at every stage of the investment process.” -Private equity 

“A smart, commercial, and responsive team, with excellent responses and availability. Particular praise goes to João Santos Carvalho.” -Banking and finance 

“João Santos Carvalho is very accessible, a good listener, and always offers solutions while adapting to the client’s needs.” -Banking and finance 

“José Jácome is excellent in court and very helpful in managing and motivating other lawyers at SRS to work with us.” -Private equity 

“Paulo Bandeira and his team are problem-solvers with a solution-focused approach, particularly in helping to define all the conditions necessary to reach our objectives, whether business goals or fundraising.” -Private equity 

“Tiago Coder Meira always returns calls, never misses a deadline, and is patient with our feedback.” -Private equity