Overview
Rita Albuquerque is an Associate in the Capital Markets group in the Lisbon office’s Finance Division.
Her recent practice focuses on regulatory work, advising domestic and international clients, such as banks and corporate clients that operate in a wide range of market sectors, namely dealings and filings with the Portuguese regulators. She is furthermore involved in transactional work on debt and equity capital markets transactions and acquisition financing, as well as private debt placements, listings and public tender offers.
Professional experience
Rita started her legal career in the Lisbon office in 2021 as Trainee-Lawyer and became an Associate in 2023, working in the Capital Markets group in the Lisbon office’s Finance Division.
She has also gained experience working in the Corporate and Dispute Resolution Departments of the Lisbon office.
Education and qualifications
Rita holds a Law Degree of the Faculty of Law of the University of Lisbon (2021). In addition to the academic program, she also worked as a freelance legal translator and math tutor.
During her university studies Rita was very active in extracurricular activities, ranging from participating in the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot to several Model European Union and Model United Nations, namely the London Model United Nations.
She is a fully qualified Member of the Portuguese Bar Association since 2023.
Rita speaks Portuguese, English and Spanish.
