Head of Insurance in Portugal

Bio

Filipe is Of Counsel of Banking and Finance and Capital Markets and Head of Insurance at Gómez-Acebo & Pombo in Portugal.

He specialises in banking and finance, with special focus on domestic/cross-border transactions, foreign and domestic financial institutions, insurance institutions and blue chip companies including debt restructuring and syndicated lending, as well as significant M&A work. Filipe also advises on general distressed lending matters and debt and claims trading.

He holds a Law degree and a post-graduation in Securities and Insurance Law from Universidade de Lisboa and a post-graduation in Business Law from Universidade Católica Portuguesa. He holds a Master in Legal Science (Banking Law – “The Covered Bonds “) from Universidade de Lisboa. He also has a Ph.D. from the University of Salamanca with distinction cum laude.

Filipe has been highlighted as a Rising Star in the past few years by IFLR1000 for his work and extensive experience in the areas of Banking and Financial Restructuring. In addition, he is also recognised by other prestigious legal directories such as Chambers and Partners and Legal500 as one of the leading professionals in the areas of Insurance and Banking and Finance.

Author and co-author in several specialised legal publications, he is a regular speaker at various forums in the field of banking and financial law.

Since 2012 Filipe is an Invited Lecturer at ISEG – Lisbon School of Economics and Management.

Membership of professional bodies and associations

Member of the International Bar Association (IBA)
Member of the International Insurance Law Association / Association Internationale de Droit des Assurances (AIDA)
Member of the Portuguese Bar Association (OA) since 2002

Languages

Portuguese
English
Spanish
French
Italian
German

Acknowledgments

  • 2022
  • 2021
  • 2020
  • 2019

The Legal 500 2022. Banking and Finance – Portugal

«Filipe Santos Barata did a good job, he was really helpful and on top of the job.»

The Legal 500 2022. Capital Markets – Portugal

«Filipe Santos Barata is undoubtedly one of the leading lawyers in the Portuguese market. Filipe has extensive knowledge of the subject and the market. In addition, his easy treatment and closeness to the client’s needs make him an outstanding lawyer.»

Chambers & Partners Europe 2022. Insurance – Portugal

"great lawyer who is always committed to giving the best possible solution."

Chambers & Partners Europe 2021. Insurance – Portugal

«Clients laud his "industry knowledge and willingness to help," highlighting "his client-oriented and forward-thinking advice."

IFLR 1000 2021: Rising Star. Banking

IFLR 1000 2021: Rising Star. Financial Restructuring

The Chambers Europe 2020. Insurance – Portugal

"impressive availability."

IFLR 1000 2020: Rising Star. Banking

IFLR 1000 2020: Rising Star. Financial Restructuring

IFLR 1000 2019: Rising Star. Banking, Financial Restructuring

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