Following its recent merger the firm is said to be going “from strength to strength” in commercial litigation and arbitration. Clients particularly appreciate its innovative strategies in appellate law. Commentators also noted the group’s expertise in areas such as tax, administrative law, labour and criminal litigation. The team has advised Lusoponte on a range of arbitrations regarding the Vasco da Gama Bridge. Acting for the Republic of Portugal, the group defended a lawsuit brought by Sonae requesting indemnity by virtue of the privatisation of Banco Português do Atlântico. The Clients: BP; Companhia de Seguros de Crédito; Schweppes Portugal; Electricidade de Portugal and Cupertino de Miranda family.

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.

The “brilliant” António Pinto Leite impressed competitors with his “hands-on” approach. He has been involved in some of the countries biggest commercial cases, for example, the Portugal Telecom case, where his “momentous” advice was praised by clients.