"An excellent team with strong client relationships, a commercial mindset, and unmatched quality of work."

"The firm provides high-quality services that allow for the quick and satisfactory resolution of the issues presented, including in particularly complex transactions."

"Super strong, very easy to work with, very nice people, very well positioned in the Portuguese market."

"Always very creative in finding solutions. Complete availability."

"Breadth and depth of expertise in all areas - the team is extensive, and there are specialists in all matters that may be relevant in an M&A transaction. Very strong track record - they are used to working on complex transactions and are familiar with international standards. Business-minded, pragmatic approach. Close relationship with regulatory authorities."

"The team combines strong technical expertise with a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach. They are responsive, collaborative and efficient, which makes them stand out in complex, time-sensitive transactions compared to other firms."

"The diversity of legal areas it covers is undoubtedly a strength of the firm, because it allows for the centralisation of a project, providing a holistic view (i.e., from M&A, tax, banking and regulatory, labour). Being a large firm, it also has many resources available, and deliveries are quite fast, compared to some smaller firms."

"Morais Leitão is a firm of excellence. Its practice areas are staffed by top professionals, and the rigour and excellence of the law firm are recognised in the market. Morais Leitão shares risks with its clients and views legal counsel as a true business partnership."

"This team stands out for the transparency with which it provides advice: they never created false expectations or illusions for us. Transparency and assertiveness are fundamental values for us, and this team is aligned with our values."

"ML provided services to our company as part of a complex labour negotiation process. ML demonstrated a high level of professionalism, technical rigour, and collaboration with the client."

"Clarity, empathetic language, and speed. Diverse resources and professionalism."

"What made them stand out was their proactive and problem-solving attitude, with a clear drive to bring the process to a positive outcome as swiftly as possible. They are also very responsive and easy to work with."

"Great competition team. They understood our needs well and satisfied the requests as well as respected the business time constraints. The quality of the assistance is noticeable, and I would recommend them."

"Recognised competence and experience in the field, with a strong pragmatic approach and always providing relevant technical solutions."

"A very experienced team with extensive know-how in the sector in which they operate and the various specificities applicable to each process. Very available and with excellent communication skills."

"I fully recommend Morais Leitão as a trusted law firm, especially in highly critical legal situations which bring a reputational risk for the company. The entire team acted highly professionally and always to the point."

"The firm stands out for its technical expertise and ability to meet client needs, always tailored and focused on objectives, with absolute security and professionalism."
"Morais Leitão is a highly capable multidisciplinary law firm, with a prompt response and extensive preparation to address and work on particularly complex and sensitive issues in the financial and banking sector, specifically in the areas of crime/fraud and economic crime."
"MLGTS's experience is recognised in the market for both its efficiency and professionalism. It offers an appropriate blend of practical and theoretical knowledge, which guarantees clients a solution tailored to the problem at hand."
"The accessibility of the lawyers is also a factor to be taken into account, particularly that of the partners, which is unusual for a firm of this size. MLGTS pays particular attention to innovative areas of sanctions law, as well as to constant legislative updates."
"MLGTS lawyers stand out for their high level of technical expertise and their practical approach to problem-solving. They are innovative lawyers with a particularly strong reputation in the so-called new areas of law."

"The team at Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados is very capable and knowledgeable about insolvency and restructuring issues, which inspires confidence in the advice they provide."

"Competence, interdisciplinarity, seriousness and rigour."

"Excellent, friendly team of lawyers who are very easy to work with. We have always been impressed by how well the team works together and the fact that they genuinely seem to get on and have a great dynamic, which makes them a joy to work alongside."

"The firm is very efficient, fast, and accurate in its information. Communication is easy, direct, complete, yet objective. They are experts in their field."

"The team has exceptional knowledge and dedication. Their approach is both strategic and practical, and they’ve consistently demonstrated a deep understanding of the issues at hand."

"Expertise in planning and licensing, combined with a personal and cooperative approach when working with the municipality."

"Timely in their responses, with a good personal relationship and availability. Professional and cooperative."

"What makes the firm unique is its ability to maintain high standards of rigour while remaining agile and empathetic in client relations. Clear communication, close engagement, and commitment to results are hallmarks of its work."

"They think outside the box and work side by side with the client."

"Extremely efficient and dedicated team."

"A proactive team, constantly seeking solutions to make the contract viable between the parties, a team that is always very available; in my experience, they are a deal-maker team, unlike the various companies I have worked with."

"Morais Leitão has a highly experienced, versatile, and technically sound team specialising in real estate, construction, and finance."

"Collaboration, proactivity and know-how."
"Our relationship with Morais Leitão has focused on a very specific area of litigation intersecting tax litigation and state aid/European Union law. The subject is sensitive, and the experience has been very positive."
"Collaboration, business knowledge and customer support."
"MLGTSS stands out from its peers, particularly in the quality of its people. In several instances, a small group of experts consistently provided valuable perspectives and insights, particularly in tax law, where they had a significant impact on our business operations."

"A very complete and cohesive multidisciplinary team that provides a comprehensive service of very high quality and with very broad coverage in the topics to be addressed."
"Highly experienced professionals with extensive knowledge of legal matters and best practices, with a strong customer focus, highly motivated, dedicated to providing the best support and demonstrating exceptional commitment."
"A highly competent and flexible team in their field. They provide important support in negotiating complex cases. Very satisfied."
"The TMT team is multifaceted. With extensive experience in national and European proceedings, the exceptional quality of its services is evidenced by the high-profile cases it has been advising us on, whether in the media, telecommunications, or cybersecurity/cloud/IT. Its ability to manage cases of this complexity, in a constantly evolving ecosystem, with tight and demanding deadlines, is clear evidence of its unique value compared to other law firms."
"ML stands out from other firms due to its seamless integration with the client, participating in strategic and business discussions as if it were an in-house lawyer, demonstrating its mastery of critical business variables."

"Their uniqueness lies in their ability to be bilingual—they speak the language of complex legal statutes and the language of commercial strategy. This allows them to serve not just as legal counsel, but as genuine strategic partners."

"Their key capabilities include: deep legal expertise, commercial acumen, pragmatic problem-solving, and effective negotiation."

"Eduardo Paulino is exceptionally hardworking, with unparalleled experience in complex and public M&A, particularly within the financial sector. Eduardo is a hands-on, highly confident, engaged, and technically outstanding lawyer."

"Working with Eduardo Paulino is a true pleasure: his top-tier professionalism is matched by his genuinely pleasant and collaborative nature. He is the first choice for any high-profile work in Portugal."

"Eduardo Paulino is indisputably one of the top M&A lawyers in Portugal. I've worked with him in several transactions over the last 10 years, and he has always performed exceptionally."

"Margarida Torres Gama is a young partner who is rapidly rising within the firm. She is one of the top 3 insurance transactional and regulatory lawyers in Portugal."

"I have mainly worked with Maria Cortes Martins. She combines sharp legal analysis with a very pragmatic and responsive approach, which makes her advice both reliable and easy to apply in practice."

H"elena Tapp Barroso: knowledge, availability, customer focus, practicality."

"‘Helena Tapp Barroso stands out, as her strategic vision and deep knowledge of data protection make her an unavoidable reference in the sector. She is recognised for her ability to combine legal rigour with a collaborative and accessible approach."

"Tiago Félix da Costa and Maria da Assunção Cunha Reis are both highly specialised in privacy and personal data protection, with in-depth knowledge of both national and European legal frameworks. They combine technical rigour with a pragmatic approach that allows them to anticipate risks, structure mitigation measures, and create practical solutions aligned with business needs."

"Dzhamil Oda is very easy to work with. He is proactive and very responsive. Due to his experience, he understands exactly what needs to happen without having to provide detailed instructions."

"The labour law team is one of the best in the country, and Helena Tapp Barroso's vast and comprehensive knowledge stands out in the Portuguese legal counsel landscape."
"Helena Tapp Barroso is an excellent lawyer. She has a unique ability to understand clients' profiles and risk levels, and always manages to bring effective and practical solutions to complex problems. Helena develops team members and has a genuine concern for training younger generations. The work is always delivered on time, impeccably."

"Of particular note are Rui Patrício, David Silva Ramalho and Nuno Igreja Matos, with whom we have developed fruitful and bilateral working relationships that have greatly benefited our collective work."

"Of particular note are Rui Patrício, David Silva Ramalho and Nuno Igreja Matos, with whom we have developed fruitful and bilateral working relationships that have greatly benefited our collective work."

"Of particular note are Rui Patrício, David Silva Ramalho and Nuno Igreja Matos, with whom we have developed fruitful and bilateral working relationships that have greatly benefited our collective work."

"Ricardo Nascimento Ferreira is excellent, very calm and sensible, and gives sound advice."

"Rui Ribeiro Lima is known for his knowledge and relationship with public entities."

"The partners and associates at the Porto office demonstrate not only technical excellence but also a human and approachable attitude. I particularly recommend Paula Ponces Camanho for her strategic vision, negotiation skills, and deep legal knowledge, and Filipa Godinho Duarte for her attention to detail, availability, and ability to build lasting, trusted relationships. Both are defined by integrity, active listening, and a genuine client-oriented approach."

"Paula Ponces Camanho and Ana Filipa Godinho – thorough, professional, and solution-driven in their approach."

"The team composed of Maria Gouveia and Solange Dias Nóbrega demonstrates superior differentiation in the market through its practical mindset and high efficiency in managing cross-border tax litigation projects."

"The partners and associates at the Porto office demonstrate not only technical excellence but also a human and approachable attitude. I particularly recommend Paula Ponces Camanho for her strategic vision, negotiation skills, and deep legal knowledge, and Filipa Godinho Duarte for her attention to detail, availability, and ability to build lasting, trusted relationships. Both are defined by integrity, active listening, and a genuine client-oriented approach."

"Paula Ponces Camanho and Ana Filipa Godinho – thorough, professional, and solution-driven in their approach."

"Francisco Mendes da Silva and Solange Dias Nóbrega – excellent collaboration and responsiveness."

"The team composed of Maria Gouveia and Solange Dias Nóbrega demonstrates superior differentiation in the market through its practical mindset and high efficiency in managing cross-border tax litigation projects."

"Filipa Morais Alçada is extremely dedicated, and her communication is very good."

"Margarida Olazabal Cabral stands out for her analytical, measured, and results-oriented approach, underpinned by strong experience in administrative law and public procurement."

"Margarida Cabral: consistently available, trustworthy, and diligent professional."

"Diana Ettner: capable, reliable, and highly professional."

"João Torroães Valente - a lawyer with extensive experience in real estate in Portugal, particularly in real estate transactions. Particularly strong in the negotiation component, defending clients' interests while also finding consensus. Excellent knowledge of the market and clients' investment strategies. Excellent client care."

"João Torroaes Valente studies the topics in great depth and always presents solutions tailored to the risk and in accordance with the client's business profile."

"Nuno Peres Alves - His pragmatic and creative approach to challenges, with an ability to manage complex processes and demanding deadlines, objectively sets him apart from his peers. His analytical skills, in-depth knowledge of the market and business drivers, and strategic vision are factors that undoubtedly make him primus inter pares among tier 1 lawyers in this area of practice."