Morais Leitão has once again been recognised as a Tier 1 firm in the following areas analysed by the prestigious international directory IFLR1000: Banking, Capital Markets (Debt and Equity), M&A, Project Finance and Restructuring and Insolvency. In Project Development, the Firm is ranked Tier 2.
The Firm also has 26 lawyers recognised in their respective practice areas:
- Ana Monjardino (Notable Practitioner)
- Carlos Osório de Castro (Highly Regarded)
- Carolina Barrueca (Rising Star)
- Catarina Brito Ferreira (Highly Regarded)
- Claudia Santos Cruz (Highly Regarded)
- Diana Ribeiro Duarte (Rising Star Partner)
- Eduardo Paulino (Highly Regarded)
- Elmano Sousa Costa (Rising Star)
- Filipa Morais Alçada (Expert Consultant)
- Filipe Lowndes Marques (Market Leader)
- Luís Branco (Highly Regarded)
- Magda Viçoso (Notable Practitioner)
- Maria Soares do Lago (Rising Star Partner)
- Margarida Olazabal Cabral (Highly Regarded)
- Margarida Torres Gama (Rising Star Partner)
- Marta Pereira Rosa (Rising Star)
- Nuno Galvão Teles (Highly Regarded)
- Nuno Gundar da Cruz (Highly Regarded)
- Nuno Peres Alves (Highly Regarded)
- Paulo Rendeiro (Notable Practitioner)
- Pedro Gorjão Henriques (Notable Practitioner)
- Ricardo Andrade Amaro (Notable Practitioner)
- Rui de Oliveira Neves (Highly Regarded)
- Tomás Vaz Pinto (Highly Regarded)
- Vítor Pereira das Neves (Highly Regarded)
The results stem from a rigorous assessment based on recommendations and interviews with peers and clients, as well as an exhaustive analysis of the market and of the transactions advised on by the firms evaluated.
The testimonials that accompany the ranking reinforce this recognition. In Equity Capital Markets, the Firm is described as “Simply the best in Portugal” and “Knowledgeable, helpful and solutions-oriented”. In M&A, clients highlight its “Strong technical expertise combined with a pragmatic, business-oriented approach” and “Reliable, timely and highly responsive advice”, and, in M&A / Energy, its “Deep expertise in renewable energy and regulatory matters”.
See the results here.
