pbbr is a Portuguese law firm based in Lisbon and established in 2006.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a focus on banking work but is also active in M&A and restructuring and insolvency work. Within these areas the firm has a particular specialism in working for clients connected with the real estate sector.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include Bouygues Telecom, Cushman & Wakefield, Sogevinus, Moretextile, ECS Capital, Chocolaterie Guylian, Bouygues Immobilier, Nexity, Haitong Capital, Caixa Capital, Investwood, Auden Foods¸ Kiabi Group, Democo, Signal Capital Partners, Serris Reim Asset Management, Avenue Real Estate, Atenor Group, Rockstone Real Estate, MDSR Investments, Gold Tree Investments, BitCliq Technologies, Visor.AI, IDAR Grupo, Eurofrozen, Prime Real Estate, EQTY Capital, Optimum Agriculture Advisors and Estrela SGPS.
Research period review:32nd edition (2022/2023)
During the research period the firm was active in banking, equity capital markets, M&A and restructuring and insolvency.
In banking the firm worked on lending and financial restructuring transactions for borrowers connected with financial services and aerospace services.
In M&A the firm worked on acquisitional transactions and joint ventures for buyers largely connected with the real estate, agriculture and energy sector.
During the research period Pedro Carvalho Martins joined the firm from Ferreira Pinto & Associados.
Deal highlights:32nd edition (2022/2023)
ABANCA Corporacion Bancaria €15 million financing facility agreement
Signal Capital Partners €150 million disposal to the US Fund Sixth Street and Acacia Point
Client Feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
Banking and finance
"Excellent professional and effective legal advisory, hardworking and cohesive team."
M&A
"Boutique law firm. Great knowledge of the Portuguese real estate industry. Good attitude and focused on the deal completion."
"Focus on detail, solid expertise in real estate SPA negotiation and solid expertise in urban planning issues."
"pbbr is highly dedicated and commercially driven during negotiations, without losing focus on the deal."
Private equity
"Response time. Service quality. Act as business partners."
Restructuring: Corporate
"Accuracy, teamwork and focus on deadlines."
Carina Branco
"Best professional to work with."
"Availability and knowledge."
Teresa Freire
"Very experienced lawyer with strong problem-solving skills and a clear focus on finding pragmatic and efficient solutions."
Pedro Pinto
"Hard working, committed, knowledgeable, loyal, fun, ethical."
"Good communication. Great experience and knowledge.
"Pedro Pinto always listens to you while trying to find a solution to your problem. Business-oriented attitude, without prejudice to his client's interests. A pleasure to work with."
