Practice Expertise
- Capital Markets
- Banking and Finance
Areas of Practice
- Banking and Finance
- Capital Markets
WSG Practice Industries
WSG Leadership
- Banking & Finance Group - Member
- ESG - Environmental, Social & Governance Group - Member
- Real Estate Group - Member
Profile
Bruno is managing partner and partner in the Banking and Finance and Capital Markets practices, and he has over 15 years’ experience in giving legal advice in these areas.
He specialises in advising on complex transactions in Portugal and internationally, combining transactional and regulatory advice with advice on financial issues, including project finance operations, leveraged finance and asset based finance.
Bruno has a law degree from the Faculty of Law of the University of Coimbra and a master's in banking law from the Faculty of Law of the University of Lisbon. He is the author of numerous books and articles on banking, corporate and securities law.
He specialises in advising on complex transactions in Portugal and internationally, combining transactional and regulatory advice with advice on financial issues, including project finance operations, leveraged finance and asset based finance.
Bruno has a law degree from the Faculty of Law of the University of Coimbra and a master's in banking law from the Faculty of Law of the University of Lisbon. He is the author of numerous books and articles on banking, corporate and securities law.
Bar Admissions
Admitted to the Portuguese Bar Association, 2004
Education
Law degree from the University of Coimbra
Master's in banking law from the Faculty of Law of the University of Lisbon
Areas of Practice
- Banking and Finance
- Capital Markets
Professional Career
Significant Accomplishments
Other Awards
2024 - Bruno Ferreira, Leading Leaders League - Banking & Finance
2021 - Bruno Ferreira, Leading Leaders League - Banking & Finance
Chambers Europe
2024 - Bruno Ferreira, Band 3 Capital Markets
2024 - Bruno Ferreira, Band 2 Banking & Finance Law
2023 - Bruno Ferreira, Brand 2 Banking & Finance Law
2023 - Bruno Ferreira, Band 2 Capital Markets
2022 - Bruno Ferreira Capital Markets
2022 - Bruno Ferreira, Band 3 Banking & Finance Law
2021 - Bruno Ferreira, Band 3 Banking & Finance Law
2021 - Bruno Ferreira Capital Markets
2020 - Bruno Ferreira, Band 3 Banking & Finance Law
"Clients affirm that Bruno Ferreira is client-oriented and paysattention to detail."
2020 - Bruno Ferreira Capital Markets
"He often advises clients on the private placement of bonds, public offerings and share capital decreases."
2019 - Bruno Ferreira Capital Markets
"He wins plaudits from clients for his diligence, commitment, expertise and availability. He is particularly active in equity transactions such as IPOs and rights issues."
2019 - Bruno Ferreira, Band 3 Banking & Finance Law
"Clients admire his "timely and commercial advice."
2018 - Bruno Ferreira, Band 3 Banking & Finance Law
2017 - Bruno Ferreira Banking & Finance Law
Chambers Global
2024 - Bruno Ferreira, Band 3 Banking & Finance
2024 - Bruno Ferreira, Band 3 Capital Markets
2023 - Bruno Ferreira, Band 2 Banking & Finance
2023 - Bruno Ferreira, Band 3 Capital Markets
2022 - Bruno Ferreira Capital Markets
2022 - Bruno Ferreira, Band 3 Banking & Finance
2021 - Bruno Ferreira, Band 3 Banking & Finance
2021 - Bruno Ferreira Capital Markets
2020 - Bruno Ferreira, Band 3 Banking & Finance
"Interviewees affirm that he is client-oriented and paysattention to detail."
2020 - Bruno Ferreira Capital Markets
"He often advises clients on the private placement of bonds, public offerings and share capital decreases."
2019 - Bruno Ferreira Capital Markets
"He is particularly active in equity transactions such as IPOs and rights issues."
2019 - Bruno Ferreira, Band 3 Banking & Finance
"He advises both creditors and borrowers on a variety of financing transactions, including those relating to the real estate sector."
2018 - Bruno Ferreira, Band 3 Banking & Finance
"He is experienced in financial transactions, including debt restructuring, and advising on regulatory issues."
2017 - Bruno Ferreira Banking & Finance
"He is endorsed by clients as an "experienced and competent lawyer" and noted for his skill in negotiation. He advises on restructuring matters and regulatory issues"
The Legal 500
2023 - Bruno Ferreira, Recommended Capital Markets
2023 - Bruno Ferreira, Leading individuals Banking and Finance
2022 - Bruno Ferreira Capital Markets
2022 - Bruno Ferreira, Next Generation Partners Banking and Finance
2021 - Bruno Ferreira Banking and Finance
2021 - Bruno Ferreira Capital Markets
2020 - Bruno Ferreira Banking and Finance
2019 - Bruno Ferreira Banking and Finance
2019 - Bruno Ferreira Capital Markets
2018 - Bruno Ferreira Banking and Finance
2017 - Bruno Ferreira Banking and Finance
IFLR1000
2023 - Bruno Ferreira, Highly regarded Banking and Finance: Banking
2023 - Bruno Ferreira, Highly regarded Capital Markets
2022 - Bruno Ferreira, Highly regarded Banking and Finance: Banking
2021 - Bruno Ferreira, Highly regarded Banking & Finance: Banking
2020 - Bruno Ferreira Banking & Finance
2020 - Bruno Ferreira Capital Markets
2019 - Bruno Ferreira Capital Markets
2019 - Bruno Ferreira Banking & Finance
2018 - Bruno Ferreira, Rising Star Banking & Finance
2018 - Bruno Ferreira, Rising Star Insolvency & Restructuring
Professional Activities and Experience
Lawyer at Garrigues Portugal (2005-2016)
Lawyer at Leónidas, Matos & Associados – Sociedade de Advogados (2003-2005)
Other Awards
2024 - Bruno Ferreira, Leading Leaders League - Banking & Finance
2021 - Bruno Ferreira, Leading Leaders League - Banking & Finance
Chambers Europe
2024 - Bruno Ferreira, Band 3 Capital Markets
2024 - Bruno Ferreira, Band 2 Banking & Finance Law
2023 - Bruno Ferreira, Brand 2 Banking & Finance Law
2023 - Bruno Ferreira, Band 2 Capital Markets
2022 - Bruno Ferreira Capital Markets
2022 - Bruno Ferreira, Band 3 Banking & Finance Law
2021 - Bruno Ferreira, Band 3 Banking & Finance Law
2021 - Bruno Ferreira Capital Markets
2020 - Bruno Ferreira, Band 3 Banking & Finance Law
"Clients affirm that Bruno Ferreira is client-oriented and paysattention to detail."
2020 - Bruno Ferreira Capital Markets
"He often advises clients on the private placement of bonds, public offerings and share capital decreases."
2019 - Bruno Ferreira Capital Markets
"He wins plaudits from clients for his diligence, commitment, expertise and availability. He is particularly active in equity transactions such as IPOs and rights issues."
2019 - Bruno Ferreira, Band 3 Banking & Finance Law
"Clients admire his "timely and commercial advice."
2018 - Bruno Ferreira, Band 3 Banking & Finance Law
2017 - Bruno Ferreira Banking & Finance Law
Chambers Global
2024 - Bruno Ferreira, Band 3 Banking & Finance
2024 - Bruno Ferreira, Band 3 Capital Markets
2023 - Bruno Ferreira, Band 2 Banking & Finance
2023 - Bruno Ferreira, Band 3 Capital Markets
2022 - Bruno Ferreira Capital Markets
2022 - Bruno Ferreira, Band 3 Banking & Finance
2021 - Bruno Ferreira, Band 3 Banking & Finance
2021 - Bruno Ferreira Capital Markets
2020 - Bruno Ferreira, Band 3 Banking & Finance
"Interviewees affirm that he is client-oriented and paysattention to detail."
2020 - Bruno Ferreira Capital Markets
"He often advises clients on the private placement of bonds, public offerings and share capital decreases."
2019 - Bruno Ferreira Capital Markets
"He is particularly active in equity transactions such as IPOs and rights issues."
2019 - Bruno Ferreira, Band 3 Banking & Finance
"He advises both creditors and borrowers on a variety of financing transactions, including those relating to the real estate sector."
2018 - Bruno Ferreira, Band 3 Banking & Finance
"He is experienced in financial transactions, including debt restructuring, and advising on regulatory issues."
2017 - Bruno Ferreira Banking & Finance
"He is endorsed by clients as an "experienced and competent lawyer" and noted for his skill in negotiation. He advises on restructuring matters and regulatory issues"
The Legal 500
2023 - Bruno Ferreira, Recommended Capital Markets
2023 - Bruno Ferreira, Leading individuals Banking and Finance
2022 - Bruno Ferreira Capital Markets
2022 - Bruno Ferreira, Next Generation Partners Banking and Finance
2021 - Bruno Ferreira Banking and Finance
2021 - Bruno Ferreira Capital Markets
2020 - Bruno Ferreira Banking and Finance
2019 - Bruno Ferreira Banking and Finance
2019 - Bruno Ferreira Capital Markets
2018 - Bruno Ferreira Banking and Finance
2017 - Bruno Ferreira Banking and Finance
IFLR1000
2023 - Bruno Ferreira, Highly regarded Banking and Finance: Banking
2023 - Bruno Ferreira, Highly regarded Capital Markets
2022 - Bruno Ferreira, Highly regarded Banking and Finance: Banking
2021 - Bruno Ferreira, Highly regarded Banking & Finance: Banking
2020 - Bruno Ferreira Banking & Finance
2020 - Bruno Ferreira Capital Markets
2019 - Bruno Ferreira Capital Markets
2019 - Bruno Ferreira Banking & Finance
2018 - Bruno Ferreira, Rising Star Banking & Finance
2018 - Bruno Ferreira, Rising Star Insolvency & Restructuring
Professional Activities and Experience
Lawyer at Garrigues Portugal (2005-2016)
Lawyer at Leónidas, Matos & Associados – Sociedade de Advogados (2003-2005)
Articles
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