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Francisco Xavier de Almeida
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Francisco Xavier de Almeida

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  • Portuguese
  • English
  • Spanish
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Francisco Xavier de Almeida é Sócio da área de prática de Corporate M&A e integra a ESG Task Force. É também membro do Conselho de Administração.

Com cerca de 25 anos de experiência, desenvolve a sua atividade maioritariamente nas áreas de Corporate M&A e Direito Bancário & Financeiro, em particular em operações de fusão e aquisição, Private Equity, financiamentos de aquisições,  emissão de obrigações, ofertas públicas, titularização de créditos e produtos estruturados.

Tem também uma larga experiência em situações especiais, reestruturações e transações envolvendo distressed assets e NPLs.

Francisco é individualmente reconhecido para Corporate M&A, Private Equity, Capital Markets pela Chambers Global  e Europe nos últimos 20 anos. É igualmente recomendado para Corporate and M&A, Capital Markets e Banking & Finance pelo Legal 500, 2026. É também reconhecido nas categorias de Corporate Law, Banking and Finance Law, Capital Markets Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law e Private Equity Law pelo Best Lawyers nos últimos anos. Foi igualmente distinguido como Highly Regarded para Banking, Capital Markets e M&A pelo IFLR 1000, 2023. Foi igualmente distinguido como Recommended para Capital Markets – Debt & Equity e Structured Finance, pelo WWL. É também distinguido como Highly Recommended para Banking & Finance e Venture Capital e Private Equity e como Excellent para Corporate M&A pela Leaders League, 2026.

Integra a CMS Portugal desde 2007.

Awards & Recognitions
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    Francisco Xavier de Almeida masters several areas of law and has the knowledge of the client's activity and needs.
    Chambers Europe (2026)
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    Francisco Xavier de Almeida is an excellent professional with high rigour. He is very available and experienced, always providing the best solutions to his customers.
    Chambers Global (2026)
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    He is a great and knowledgeable lawyer who has the ability to find solutions and understand his clients.
    Chambers Global (2025)
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    Francisco Xavier de Almeida is a very competent and experienced lawyer.
    Chambers Global (2025)
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    Focus on solving problems, customer-oriented attitude.
    Legal 500 (2025)
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    Francisco Xavier de Almeida is experienced and provides a hands-on approach and coordination.
    Legal 500 (2024)
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    He demonstrates unique awareness of the services and has excellent technical skills.
    Chambers Europe (2024)
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    Francisco Xavier de Almeida advises on corporate finance and regulatory issues. He is also well versed in financial regulations matters.
    Chambers Global (2024)
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    It is an international team able to advise on transactions involving different jurisdictions. They are fast and very efficient. CMS team stands out from other competitors in the industry in knowledge and involvement.
    Legal 500 (2023)
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    Francisco Xavier de Almeida is very engaged in the transactions, with a senior level of knowledge, involved and approachable.
    Chambers Europe (2023)
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    Francisco Xavier de Almeida advises on corporate finance and regulatory issues. He is also well versed in financial regulations matters.
    Chambers Global (2023)
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    Clients say that "Francisco Xavier de Almeida is very engaged in the transactions, with a senior level of knowledge, involved and approachable." "Francisco has been of great assistance in advising and negotiating deals.”
    Chambers Global (2023)

Relevant experience

  • Professor Assistente na Faculdade de Direito, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, 1995 - 1997

Publications

  • ALMEIDA, Francisco Xavier de; RODRIGUES, Vasco, “Current Status on Portuguese Private Equity”, Private Equity, Worldwatch, Financier Worldwide, 2010

Memberships & Roles

  • Membro da Ordem dos Advogados desde 1997
  • Inscrito na Law Society of England and Wales desde 1997

Lectures list

  • Assistente na Faculdade de Direito da Universidade Católica Portuguesa, 1995 - 1997

Education

  • Licenciatura em Direito, Faculdade de Direito, Universidade Católica Portuguesa
  • Master of Laws (LL.M.) em Banking and Finance, London School of Economics and Political Science

Insights by Francisco

CMS advises joint venture on acquisition of 13 logistics assets valued at €509 million

30 Mar 2026 2 min read

Causeway Securities Establishes Portuguese Investment Firm with CMVM Authorisation, Advised by CMS Portugal

25 Mar 2026 1 min read

CMS advises Bechtle on the acquisition of RIS 2048

30 Jan 2026 1 min read

CMS Portugal advises Selena Group on the acquisition of IGM Group

18 Dec 2025 2 min read
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