PORTUGAL Law and Practice Contributed by: Susana Braz, Jaime Costa and Tomás Simões, Santiago Mediano e Associados, SP, RL
Santiago Mediano e Associados, SP, RL was founded in 2003. The firm combines business- oriented advice with strong legal foundations. The corporate department team advises clients on corporate matters in cross-border transac - tions, governance and mergers and acquisi - tions, negotiating deals at the national and inter - national level, including the corresponding due diligence procedures when required. The team, consisting of five professionals in this area, sup - ports clients in all aspects of their business and corporate activities and related areas such as
real estate, working in close co-ordination with the firm’s other teams. With offices in Lisbon and Madrid, the firm is committed to assisting its clients in finding solutions to all their legal needs. Recent works include advising a Span - ish company on the planning and structuring of a corporate transaction in Portugal, and assist - ing a leading waste management conglomerate with an acquisition by carrying out legal due dili - gence and advising on the respective sale and purchase agreement.
Authors
Susana Braz has been a partner at Santiago Mediano since 2012. Susana graduated in Law from the Catholic University of Lisbon and completed post- graduate studies in Taxation at
Jaime Costa graduated from the University of Lisbon Law School with a Master’s in Corporate Law. Jaime is a senior associate at Santiago Mediano and is an expert in commercial and labour
ISG. Head of the corporate practice, Susana has extensive experience in advising foreign companies wishing to invest in Portugal. She never doubted that law was her vocation. With more than 30 years of experience, she remains open to new experiences that complement her professional development. What truly drives her professionally is seeing her clients succeed; her ultimate goal is to become an integral part of their team and help bring their projects to life. She has been a member of the Portuguese Bar Association since 1995.
law. After working primarily in legal firms, he also acquired experience within a corporate environment as well as in public administration, where he gained experience in the field of public procurement. Throughout his career, he has had the opportunity to experience different professional environments, which has given him a comprehensive view of legal practice. He has been a member of the Portuguese Bar Association since 2014.
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