Portugal

Rothschild was the first international financial advisory firm to open a local office in Portugal (1990).

We are still the only global financial advisory firm in Portugal that offers truly independent advice on M&A, strategy, and financing, including restructuring.

Our local presence has helped us to build an in-depth understanding of the regulatory and market environment in Portugal, as well as excellent relationships with key local entrepreneurs and businesses, and the local financial community.

Our Lisbon-based team brings this local knowledge together with access to Rothschild’s intellectual capital and our global network of contacts and industry sector expertise. This has led to our advising on many landmark corporate transactions, both domestic and cross-border. We have also advised on many assignments for the Portuguese government, major Portuguese corporations and overseas investors on key transactions in the Portuguese market.

Notable assignments include advising on the privatisation of Electricidade de Portugal (EDP), the introduction of natural gas to Portugal, the acquisition of a stake in GALP by ENI, and the disposal by Carrefour of its Portuguese hypermarkets.