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André Abrantes
Partner

André Abrantes

Joined PLMJ in 2010.
Partner in the Banking and Finance and Capital Markets practices.

About André

André is a partner in the Banking and Finance and Capital Markets practices and has more than 10 years' experience. He specialises in corporate finance, banking and capital markets regulation, bank resolution, debt restructuring and fintech.

He advises credit institutions, international financial companies and fintechs on banking and financial regulation, M&A transactions in the banking and financial sector, and cross-border financings. He also advises investors and service providers on crypto-assets.

André holds a master's degree in law and finance from the Faculty of Law of the University of Lisbon and an LL.M. in international business law from Católica Lisbon School of Law.

He is a regular speaker at conferences and seminars on fintech and banking regulation and has taught on various undergraduate and postgraduate courses in these areas.

Contacts

Office: Lisbon
(+351) 213 197 300*
andre.abrantes@plmj.pt

*National landlines call

Languages:
English, French

Academic Background

  • Law degree from the University of Lisbon, 2009
  • Admitted to the Portuguese Bar Association, 2013
  • Master’s in Legal-Financial Sciences from the Faculty of Law of the University of Lisbon, 2012
  • LL.M. in International Business Law from Católica Lisbon School of Law, 2015

The Legal 500

2023 - André Abrantes | Angola Desk

Chambers Fintech

2025 - André Abrantes, Band 1 | Portugal | Chambers FinTech Guide
2024 - André Abrantes, Band 1 | Portugal | Chambers FinTech Guide
2023 - André Abrantes, Band 1 | Portugal | Chambers FinTech Guide
2022 - André Abrantes, Band 1 | Portugal | Chambers FinTech Guide

IFLR1000

2025 - André Abrantes, Rising star | Banking and Finance: Banking
2025 - André Abrantes, Rising star | Capital Markets
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