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Chambers Europe

Excellent reputation in the market for full-service counsel, including complex M&A transactions and general corporate advice. Offers a multidisciplinary team able to provide specialist expertise from cross-practice support, particularly involving the finance, energy and pharmaceutical sectors. Acts for a variety of high-profile clients in addition to an increasing number of entrepreneurs. Offers well-established alliances, particularly with firms in Africa. "An excellent law firm. They put a lot of effort into the client’s satisfaction. This is reflected not only in the good work done, but also in the excellent relationship established with the client." "They are very competent and very business-oriented."
Exceptional practice that offers a scope of expertise across regulatory matters and transactions. Its dedicated department assists key clients in the energy sector, including main operators. Prominent in the renewable energy sector, active of late advising on onshore and offshore wind projects. Offers cross-border capability and international presence with a recognised network of alliances in Angola and Mozambique, assisted by the firm's dedicated Africa and Asia teams. The firm is praised for its support with sources saying: "They are top performers in this area, in energy they are particularly resourceful with one of the top teams in terms of expertise." Another source confirms: "One of the leading firms in renewable energy, they are very knowledgeable and have a clear vision of the sector."
Exceptional practice that offers a scope of expertise across regulatory matters and transactions. Its dedicated department assists key clients in the energy sector, including main operators. Prominent in the renewable energy sector, active of late advising on onshore and offshore wind projects. Offers cross-border capability and international presence with a recognised network of alliances in Angola and Mozambique, assisted by the firm's dedicated Africa and Asia teams. The firm is praised for its support with sources saying: "They are top performers in this area, in energy they are particularly resourceful with one of the top teams in terms of expertise." Another source confirms: "One of the leading firms in renewable energy, they are very knowledgeable and have a clear vision of the sector."
Outstanding and experienced insurance team, skilled in advising on both transactional and contentious insurance matters. Well known for representing clients in M&A deals in the area, as well as restructurings and regulatory work. Also assists clients with insurance and reinsurance products and insurance litigation. Offers a strong insurance tax practice. Highly popular with domestic and international insurers. Interviewees highlight the firm's knowledge of the sector: "It is an excellent firm and our first choice in Portugal for insurance law as we have extremely high regard for the abilities of the team." Further sources confirm: "The insurance team covers all of our needs - knowledge, availability and quality of work."
Multidisciplinary firm covering a range of private equity transactions, including acquisitions, incorporations and transfer of participation units. Advises on the structuring of national and international financing operations. Also handles regulatory issues. Clients appreciate the team's structure and expertise: "They have a good reputation and an experienced senior team, which is a driver for recruiting quality young attorneys. They are outstanding on client focus and specialists on corporate law: transactions, M&A and debt funding." Other sources remark: "They maintain a very high standard, being quick, very informative, available and giving advice even without us asking. Their advice is very complete, with a global view."
Cross-departmental aviation practice with experience in finance, insurance and labour law. Particularly active on civil and military aviation, providing advice to clients within the fixed-wing aircraft and helicopter fields. Frequently advises leading air carriers and international aircraft suppliers on licensing, registration, insurance and purchase agreements. Interviewees appreciate the team's thorough approach: "They are very organised and very careful with the preparation of the process." One source describes the firm as "knowledgeable and diligent."

Chambers Global

Band 1

Corporate / M&A

2017

Legal 500

At Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados, highlights included advising Ascendi Group, Mota-Engil and Gnb Concessões on the sale of stakes totalling €653m in highway concessions in Portugal and Spain to Ardian; Eduardo Paulino led the advice. Segismundo Pinto Basto is highly rated for venture capital work. Practice head João Soares da Silva, Carlos Osório de Castro and Nuno Galvão Teles are the other names to note.

IFLR 1000

Advogados

Chambers Europe

Managing partner Nuno Galvão Teles is particularly well known for his work on deals within the energy sector. His extensive experience covers privatisations, M&A transactions and joint ventures.
Carlos Osório de Castro is held in high regard as "very pragmatic, with a lot of experience and knowledge in corporate law and M&A." His practice covers various sectors, including sports.
Segismundo Pinto Basto frequently deals in venture capital work for start-ups as well as on a range of corporate matters for clients within the healthcare, agribusiness and aviation industries.
Head of department João Soares da Silva is considered a "very good M&A lawyer." He is known for his expertise in deals in the financial services sector, often representing banking institutions.
Tomás Vaz Pinto advises clients on privatisations, M&A transactions and private equity. He offers expertise in deals within the energy sector. Peers note his "very good reputation in the local market as a reliable lawyer." A client adds: "He understands the client as a whole, and is available and proactive."
Catarina Brito Ferreira is highlighted by sources for her dedication. Interviewees also credit her negotiation skills and "extremely hard-working and knowledgeable" approach. Her practice encompasses transactional and regulatory support.
Nuno Galvão Teles is considered by market commentators to be "one of the best lawyers in Portugal." He offers long-standing expertise in the energy sector alongside his role as managing partner of the firm. He is praised as "extremely competent and a good leader."
Margarida Lima Rego maintains an excellent reputation in the market as having "considerable knowledge in the area of insurance." She is highlighted for her depth of expertise in insurance law. She regularly assists with transactions and other non-contentious matters in the sector and is also skilled in insurance litigation. Sources describe her as "remarkable" and "experienced."
The "talented" Luísa Soares da Silva leads the insurance, reinsurance and pension funds team at the firm. She is well recognised in the market due to her transactional strength. She regularly advises insurers and pension funds and offers expertise in the sector on M&A, capital markets transactions and restructurings.
Ricardo Andrade Amaro has significant experience in securities and corporate and commercial law. He often provides everyday regulatory advice to private equity funds.
Tomás Vaz Pinto is highly experienced in private equity M&A and assists various clients in this sector, who appreciate his "dedication, technical capacities and negotiation skills."

Chambers Global

Nuno Galvão Teles

Eminent Practitioner Corporate/M&A
2017

Carlos Osório de Castro

Band 1 Corporate/M&A
2017

Segismundo Pinto Basto

Band 4 Corporate/M&A
2017

João Soares da Silva

Band 1 Corporate/M&A
2017

Tomás Vaz Pinto

Band 3 Corporate/M&A
2017

Claudia Santos Cruz

Foreign Expert for Angola Corporate / M&A
2017

Legal 500

Carlos Osório de Castro

Leading Lawyer Commercial, Corporate and M&A
2017

João Soares da Silva

Leading Lawyer Commercial, Corporate and M&A
2017

Nuno Galvão Teles

Leading Lawyer Commercial, Corporate and M&A
2017

IFLR 1000

Nuno Galvão Teles

Leading Lawyer Mergers and Acquisitions
2017