Gonçalo is a partner in the Banking and Finance and Capital Markets practices. Over the last 15 years he has gained a comprehensive experience in advising leading international and domestic banks, other financial institutions and asset managers in debt capital markets, with a particular focus on structured finance, including securitisation of all asset classes, CDO’s CLO and equity linked notes, but also EMTN programmes, covered bonds, standalone Eurobonds and commercial paper. He has also a strong focus in derivatives and regulatory work for the asset management industry.

Gonçalo has also advised in important ECM transactions, such as take-overs, as well as several distressed debt transactions.

Before joining PLMJ he worked in another leading Portuguese law firm and a valuable international experience, having been seconded to the Capital Markets department of Simmons & Simmons and Morgan Stanley’s Legal Department (Fixed Income Division), both in London.

Gonçalo earned his Law degree by the Law School of Universidade Nova de Lisboa in 2002, where he also lectures. He is also entitled to practice under English law, being a member of the Law Society of England and Wales since 2007.

Bar Admissions
Admitted to the Portuguese Bar Association, 2005

Education
Law degree from Universidade Nova de Lisboa, 2002
Curricular part of the doctorate and master's course at the Faculty of Law of Universidade Nova de Lisboa, 2004
Admitted to practice as a solicitor by the Law Society of England and Wales, 2007
Postgraduate in financial regulation from the European Institute of the Faculty of Law of the University of Lisbon, 2012

Significant Accomplishments
Other Awards
2024 - Gonçalo dos Reis Martins, Leading Leaders League - Banking & Finance
2023 - Gonçalo dos Reis Martins, Leading Leaders League - Banking & Finance
2021 - Gonçalo dos Reis Martins, Leading Leaders League - Banking & Finance
Chambers Europe
2024 - Gonçalo dos Reis Martins, Band 3 Banking & Finance Law
2024 - Gonçalo dos Reis Martins, Band 3 Capital Markets
2023 - Gonçalo dos Reis Martins, Band 3 Banking & Finance Law
2023 - Gonçalo dos Reis Martins Capital Markets
2022 - Gonçalo dos Reis Martins, Band 3 Banking & Finance Law
2022 - Gonçalo dos Reis Martins Capital Markets
2021 - Gonçalo dos Reis Martins Capital Markets
2021 - Gonçalo dos Reis Martins Banking & Finance Law
2020 - Gonçalo dos Reis Martins Capital Markets
"He is skilled in administering securitisations. In cross-border matters, he demonstrates considerable knowledge of the UK market."

2020 - Gonçalo dos Reis Martins Banking & Finance Law
"He is applauded for his very fast, pragmatic and assertive approach."

2019 - Gonçalo dos Reis Martins Banking & Finance Law
"He is applauded for his very fast, pragmatic and assertive approach."

2019 - Gonçalo dos Reis Martins Capital Markets
"He is dual-qualified in the UK and Portugal, allowing him to act on various cross-border mandates. He has particular expertise in public offerings, covered bonds and securitisation matters."

2018 - Gonçalo dos Reis Martins, Up and Coming Capital Markets
2017 - Gonçalo dos Reis Martins Capital Markets
Chambers Global
2024 - Gonçalo dos Reis Martins, Band 3 Banking & Finance
2024 - Gonçalo dos Reis Martins, Band 3 Capital Markets
2023 - Gonçalo dos Reis Martins, Band 3 Banking & Finance
2023 - Gonçalo dos Reis Martins Capital Markets
2023 - Gonçalo dos Reis Martins, Foreign Expert Capital Markets - UK
2022 - Gonçalo dos Reis Martins Capital Markets
2022 - Gonçalo dos Reis Martins, Foreign Expert Capital Markets (UK)
2022 - Gonçalo dos Reis Martins, Band 3 Banking & Finance
2021 - Gonçalo dos Reis Martins Capital Markets (UK)
2021 - Gonçalo dos Reis Martins Banking & Finance
2021 - Gonçalo dos Reis Martins Capital Markets
2020 - Gonçalo dos Reis Martins Banking & Finance
"He is well versed in handling capital markets transactions."

2020 - Gonçalo dos Reis Martins Capital Markets
"He handles IPOs, as well as the issuance of notes and corporate bonds. He is further skilled in administering securitisations."

2020 - Gonçalo dos Reis Martins, Foreign Expert for UK Capital Markets (UK)
"In cross-border matters, he demonstrates considerable knowledge of the UK market."

2019 - Gonçalo dos Reis Martins, Foreign expert for UK Capital Markets
"Clients say he is responsive, pragmatic and prepared to fight our corner."

2019 - Gonçalo dos Reis Martins Banking & Finance
"Very fast and pragmatic, he offers assistance with financial services regulation and asset finance."

2018 - Gonçalo dos Reis Martins, Up and Coming Capital Markets
"He is active in securitisation matters and is able to assist with English law aspects."

2018 - Gonçalo dos Reis Martins Capital Markets
The Legal 500
2023 - Gonçalo dos Reis Martins, Recommended Banking and Finance
2023 - Gonçalo dos Reis Martins, Recommended Capital Markets
2023 - Gonçalo dos Reis Martins, Recommended Mozambique Desk
2022 - Gonçalo dos Reis Martins Banking and Finance
2022 - Gonçalo dos Reis Martins Capital Markets
2022 - Gonçalo dos Reis Martins Mozambique Desk
2021 - Gonçalo dos Reis Martins Projects and Project Finance
2021 - Gonçalo dos Reis Martins Mozambique Desk
2021 - Gonçalo dos Reis Martins Capital Markets
2021 - Gonçalo dos Reis Martins Banking and Finance
2020 - Gonçalo dos Reis Martins Mozambique Desk
2020 - Gonçalo dos Reis Martins Banking and Finance
2019 - Gonçalo dos Reis Martins Banking and Finance
2019 - Gonçalo dos Reis Martins Capital Markets
2018 - Gonçalo dos Reis Martins Banking and Finance
2018 - Gonçalo dos Reis Martins Capital Markets
IFLR1000
2023 - Gonçalo dos Reis Martins, Highly regarded Banking and Finance: Banking
2023 - Gonçalo dos Reis Martins, Highly regarded Capital Markets
2022 - Gonçalo dos Reis Martins, Highly regarded Capital Markets: Equity
2022 - Gonçalo dos Reis Martins, Highly regarded Banking and Finance: Banking
2021 - Gonçalo dos Reis Martins, Highly regarded Banking & Finance: Banking
2020 - Gonçalo dos Reis Martins Banking & Finance
2020 - Gonçalo dos Reis Martins Capital Markets

Professional Associations

• Law Society of England and Wales since 2007
• International Banking Association

Union International des Avocats - Secretary of the Banking Law Commission since 2013


Professional Activities and Experience
Lawyer in the financial markets practice of the law firm Rebelo de Sousa & Advogados Associados, 2005 - 2016
Lawyer in the financial markets practice of the law firm Simmons & Simmons - London, 2006-2007
Lawyer on secondment in the legal department of Morgan Stanley International Limited, 2007
Lawyer on secondment in the capital markets department of Banif Investimento, 2005–2006
Research intern in the area of social security law at the Faculty of Law of Universidade Nova de Lisboa, 2002-2004

• Angola Legislation News Banking and Finance, Capital Markets and Insurance - 2nd Quarter of 2022

  By Goncalo Martins, Renat Valenti |July 2022

• Angola Special scheme for mortgage credit and construction credit

  By Goncalo Martins, Renata Valenti, Joana Marques dos Reis |April 2022

• Angola Granting credit in the real sector of the economy

  By Goncalo Martins, Renata Valenti, Joana Marques dos Reis |April 2022

Additional ArticlesThe International Comparative Legal Guide to: Lending and Secured Finance 2013
Goncalo dos Reis Martins (co-autor da seccao portuguesa)

Portugal in Financial Services Regulation in Europe
Goncalo dos Reis Martins (co-autoria com Etay Katz)
Oxford University Press, 2008