Senior statesman Miguel Galvão Teles handles corporate and M&A matters as part of a varied practice which also includes litigation.

Miguel Galvão Teles is unanimously recognised as an authority in this area.

Miguel Galvão Teles is highly respected by peers across the country. With long experience and in-depth knowledge to draw from, Galvão Teles advises clients on commercial and corporate law issues, dispute resolution and arbitration.

Miguel Galvão Teles continues to receive consistent praise from interviewees, who highlight his experience and describe him as an outstanding litigator.

Miguel Galvão Teles heads the public and international law department and is widely acclaimed for his experience on a number of large, complex, domestic and cross-border financial operations, with sources describing him as "one of the greatest Portuguese lawyers."

The market continues to recognise Miguel Galvão Teles as a star lawyer “who sees things nobody else sees.”

Miguel Galvão Teles is a veteran of the Portuguese legal market and has been involved in many of the most important and historic transactions in the country.

The team handles complex dispute resolution, and has been involved in major litigation and arbitration cases. For instance, it has been representing REN in a Paris-based ICC international arbitration against Amorim Energia. This case is being led by public and international law department head Miguel Galvão Teles, who has a terrific reputation in the litigation and arbitration arena.

Miguel Galvão Teles is an outstanding figure in this field and heads one of the disputes teams, as well as the firm's public and international law department. In addition to his unbeatable professional credentials in both litigation and arbitration, he is described as “a real pleasure to work with.”

Miguel Galvão Teles is highly recommended for corporate/M&A and dispute resolution matters

“One of the most respected lawyers in the Portuguese market,” Miguel Galvão Teles continues to win the respect of peers and clients alike, all of whom acknowledge his brilliant reputation. This highly experienced and well-liked practitioner is considered “enduringly excellent in his field.”

“One of the most respected lawyers in the country,” Miguel Galvão Teles is admired for his successful advice as both arbitrator and counsel. Peers say he is “a well-rounded lawyer with vast experience and a natural ability to achieve consensus among parties.”

Miguel Galvão Teles attracts widespread commendation from market sources: “He has a brilliant mind, and is excellent at devising strategies and explaining complex principles.”

Observers describe Miguel Galvão Teles as an “outstanding and bright lawyer who commands the respect of all parties in the courtroom.”

According to observers, the charismatic Miguel Galvão Teles “has a presence which fills the room.” They go on to describe him as “a sharp lawyer who knows when to be tough or soft, flexible or inflexible.”

The sole Portuguese member of the International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce, Miguel Galvão Teles is “without doubt one of the most highly respected lawyers in the country.” According to observers, his “vast experience and knowledge” are reserved for the most challenging cases.

Senior statesman Miguel Galvão Teles handles corporate and M&A matters as part of a varied practice which also includes litigation.

Miguel Galvão Teles is unanimously recognised as an authority in this area.

Miguel Galvão Teles continues to receive consistent praise from interviewees, who highlight his experience and describe him as an outstanding litigator.

Miguel Galvão Teles is highly respected by peers across the country. With long experience and in-depth knowledge to draw from, Galvão Teles advises clients on commercial and corporate law issues, dispute resolution and arbitration.

Miguel Galvão Teles heads the public and international law department and is widely acclaimed for his experience on a number of large, complex, domestic and cross-border financial operations, with sources describing him as "one of the greatest Portuguese lawyers."

The market continues to recognise Miguel Galvão Teles as a star lawyer “who sees things nobody else sees.”

Having led on some of the key deals in the market, Miguel Galvão Teles has attained a status as one of the key names in the Portuguese legal environment.

Miguel Galvão Teles has built an enviable track record in dispute resolution and is universally acknowledged as a lawyer of unsurpassed expertise. He is a high-status figure in the domestic and international arenas and is sought out by clients such as REN, who he advised on a number of complex arbitrations relating to energy assets.

Miguel Galvão Teles is highly recommended for corporate/M&A and dispute resolution matters.

Miguel Galvão Teles is an outstanding figure in this field and heads one of the disputes teams, as well as the firm's public and international law department. In addition to his unbeatable professional credentials in both litigation and arbitration, he is described as “a real pleasure to work with.”

“One of the most respected lawyers in the Portuguese market,” Miguel Galvão Teles continues to win the respect of peers and clients alike, all of whom acknowledge his brilliant reputation. This highly experienced and well-liked practitioner is considered “enduringly excellent in his field.”

Miguel Galvão Teles is “one of the most respected lawyers in the country,” and admired for his successful advice as both arbitrator and counsel. Peers say he is “a well-rounded lawyer with vast experience and a natural ability to achieve consensus among the parties.”

Miguel Galvão Teles attracts widespread commendation from the market. He "has a brilliant mind and is excellent at devising strategies and explaining complex principles.”

Observers describe Miguel Galvão Teles as an “outstanding and bright lawyer who commands the respect of all parties in the courtroom.”

According to observers, the charismatic Miguel Galvão Teles “has a presence which fills the room.” They go on to describe him as “a sharp lawyer who knows when to be tough or soft, flexible or inflexible.”

The sole Portuguese member of the International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce, Miguel Galvão Teles is “without doubt one of the most highly respected lawyers in the country.” According to observers, his “vast experience and knowledge” are reserved for the most challenging cases.

Miguel Galvão Teles is a “huge name in the Portuguese legal market,” according to commentators. He covers a broad range of practice areas but concentrates his activity on litigation, public, international, constitutional and corporate law. One key client observed that he is “outstanding for advice on near impossible deals.”

João Morais Leitão (see p.1486) has an excellent reputation, both as a lawyer and as a pioneer of the legal profession in Portugal, and is still active in arbitration. Commentators point to Miguel Galvão Teles (see p.1485) as “undoubtedly one of the finest litigators Portugal has to offer.” Clients are particularly impressed with his “vast knowledge and experience, Commentators point to Miguel Galvão Teles as “undoubtedly one of the finest litigators Portugal has to offer.” Clients are particularly impressed with his “vast knowledge and experience, coupled with a friendly and open-minded approach.”

Miguel Galvão Teles is noted for his “tremendous flair and intensity when dealing with international law.” Clients “can’t pinpoint this expertise” as his practice is one of the most diverse in the field, although interests have included banking, litigation, civil and corporate law. He is truly “one of the most brilliant legal minds.”

His “terrific” colleague Miguel Galvão Teles has the ability to deal with a variety of areas in public, constitutional and corporate law. Clients praise: his “excellent negotiation skills” and consider him “a generalist who can deal with anything thrown at him.”

Commentators described Miguel Galvão Teles as “one of the finest litigators we have ever dealt with”. Clients admire his legal flair and say: “He is a big shot who can deal with the most complex of cases with his eyes shut”. His astonishing knowledge helped “complete” the practice.