Teresa Faria
About Teresa Faria
Teresa Faria is a legal professional currently working as a Secondee at Linklaters in Luxembourg since 2021, with a strong background in regulatory advice, particularly in the energy sector. She holds a law degree and a master's in civil law from Universidade de Lisboa and has extensive experience in civil and commercial litigation, as well as multi-jurisdictional transactions.
Current Role at Linklaters
Teresa Faria currently holds the position of Secondee at Linklaters in Luxembourg, a role she has occupied since 2021. This position is part of a three-year engagement, during which she provides legal expertise and support in various capacities within the firm. In addition to her secondee role, she also serves as a Managing Associate at Linklaters in Lisbon, where she has been working since 2021.
Educational Background
Teresa Faria obtained her Licenciatura in Law from Universidade de Lisboa, completing her studies from 2006 to 2010. She furthered her education at Faculdade de Direito da Universidade de Lisboa, where she earned a Mestrado científico in Civil Law from 2010 to 2015. Additionally, she pursued post-graduate studies in Banking Law at the same institution from 2015 to 2016.
Professional Experience
Teresa has a diverse professional background, having worked at Linklaters in various capacities since 2011. She started as an Advogada Estagiária from 2011 to 2013, then progressed to an Associate role from 2013 to 2021. She also gained experience as a Secondee at Barclays for six months in 2016, working between Lisbon and London. Prior to her current roles, she served as a Teaching Assistant at Faculdade de Direito da Universidade de Lisboa from 2017 to 2020.
Specialization and Expertise
Teresa specializes in regulatory advice within highly regulated sectors, particularly focusing on the energy sector. She has extensive experience in providing legal assistance in civil and commercial litigation. Her work frequently involves multi-jurisdictional transactions, where she represents both sponsors and lenders in cross-border mandates across financial services, real estate, and energy & infrastructure sectors.
Legal Advisory and Transactions
Teresa Faria has significant expertise in advising on the recovery and resolution of credit institutions. Her role often includes navigating complex legal frameworks and providing strategic regulatory advice. She is involved in transactions that require a deep understanding of security and guarantees, ensuring compliance with legal standards across different jurisdictions.