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Mariana Silva Pereira

Mariana Silva Pereira

Lisboa

Summary

Portuguese law qualified lawyer with 7 years of experience in corporate and commercial law and mergers and acquisitions, advising high-profile clients on corporate restructures, mergers, acquisitions, and national and cross-border transactions. Having worked with different teams and various practice areas, versatility and a broad approach to legal problems have become my trademark. I am a fast learner with a practical approach that enjoys diving into the issues to provide the best solutions to the clients. Looking to expand my experience in a high-level international legal team.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate and Senior Associate

CS'ASSOCIADOS
09.2019 - Current
  • Advised on corporate governance, corporate finance, and restructuring operations including mergers and demergers.
  • Managed M&A share deal transactions, leading due diligence processes and drafting and negotiating transaction documents.
  • Advised on the structuring of energy and sustainability projects, including the drafting and negotiation of EPC, O&M, and management agreements.
  • Supported private equity and venture capital transactions, including deals through SAFE agreements.
  • Participated in the structuring of project finance agreements and legal frameworks for large-scale infrastructure and energy projects.
  • Advised on regulatory matters related to the Portuguese national electric system.

Secondment

ALLEN&OVERY MADRID
05.2022 - 12.2022
  • Worked with the Financing and Projects Departments on cross-border financing and infrastructure transactions.

Trainee Lawyer

CS'ASSOCIADOS
09.2017 - 09.2019
  • Completed a rotation-internship across Corporate, M&A, Banking and Finance, Projects, and Energy and Sustainability practices.
  • Gained additional experience in Real Estate, Banking & Finance, and Public and Regulatory matters.

Short-term Internship

GALP, SGPS
08.2016 - 09.2016
  • Worked within the legal department’s commercial agreements team, assisting with contract analysis and negotiation.

Short-term Internship

CS'ASSOCIADOS
01.2016 - 02.2016
  • Completed a short-term “mini-internship” providing support on corporate and commercial matters.

Education

II Advanced Post-Graduation Course - M&A and Corporate Litigation

LISBON LAW SCHOOL – PRIVATE LAW INVESTIGATION CENTER
09-2021

Law Degree -

CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY LISBON LAW SCHOOL
09-2017

Skills

  • Legal research & analysis
  • Contract drafting & review
  • Client advisory & relationship management
  • Negotiation & mediation
  • Corporate governance
  • Strong written & oral advocacy
  • Problem solving
  • Team leadership

Accomplishments

    Merit Scholarship – Universidade Católica Portuguesa

    Best Lawyers – “One to Watch” – Corporate Law

Affiliations

  • 2019 - Present Portuguese Bar Association
  • 2024 – Present Energy Associates Group

Language and Computer Skills

Portuguese: Native
English: Excellent (comprehension, writing, conversation)
Spanish: Very Good (comprehension), Good (writing, conversation)

Timeline

Secondment

ALLEN&OVERY MADRID
05.2022 - 12.2022

Associate and Senior Associate

CS'ASSOCIADOS
09.2019 - Current

Trainee Lawyer

CS'ASSOCIADOS
09.2017 - 09.2019

Short-term Internship

GALP, SGPS
08.2016 - 09.2016

Short-term Internship

CS'ASSOCIADOS
01.2016 - 02.2016

II Advanced Post-Graduation Course - M&A and Corporate Litigation

LISBON LAW SCHOOL – PRIVATE LAW INVESTIGATION CENTER

Law Degree -

CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY LISBON LAW SCHOOL

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