This full-service firm boasts a long tradition in dispute resolution, having started out as an operation focused on litigation and corporate law. Renowned for housing a number of the “market’s leading heavyweights,” the department adopts a highly selective approach to work, only accepting complex, innovative and high-value cases. An enviable diet of predominantly commercial and civil disputes, white-collar crime, and bankruptcy and insolvency proceedings keeps the team busy, with pharmaceutical and IP law clear growth areas. Clients laud the “incredibly in-depth analysis of matters submitted” and point out that the “technically outstanding lawyers are aggressive when necessary and persistent in their search for a solution.” The firm is also a force to be reckoned with in domestic and international arbitration, a field in which it has developed an outstanding reputation. The recent integration of leading Oporto firm Osório de Castro, Verde Pinho, Vieira Peres, Lobo Xavier e Associados has added yet another string to the firm’s already powerful bow. Clients/Work Highlights: Banco Comercial Português; EDP; Pfizer; Santander Group; BP; Lusoponte and Sonae are just a few of the clients that feature on an outstanding client list.

Boasting a superlative team of highly experienced litigators, Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares Da Silva & Associados' practice is led by expert partner António Pinto Leite. With a team of 28 lawyers, including eight partners involved in dispute resolution, the firm fields one of the largest litigation practices in the country. José Manuel Galvão Teles, Miguel Galvão Teles, António Sampaio Caramelo, José Botelho Moniz, Rui Patrício and Luís Miguel Monteiro are a few of the firm's best-known individuals. The practice spans arbitration, corporate and commercial litigation, employment disputes and insolvency and bankrupcy.

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.

Although increasingly involved in management, head of the practice António Pinto Leite is a “wonderfully bright and skilful lawyer who boasts great experience in handling disputes as well as avoiding them,” clients told researchers.

“Big-shot senior lawyer” José Manuel Galvão Teles is “as good as anyone out there,” according to a competitor, although market feedback suggests that he is not as visible as he used to be.

Rui Patrício attracts widespread commendation for his expert criminal and civil litigation practice.

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.

Although increasingly involved in management, head of the practice António Pinto Leite is a “wonderfully bright and skilful lawyer who boasts great experience in handling disputes as well as avoiding them,” clients told researchers.

“Big-shot senior lawyer” José Manuel Galvão Teles is “as good as anyone out there,” according to a competitor, although market feedback suggests that he is not as visible as he used to be.

Rui Patrício attracts widespread commendation for his expert criminal and civil litigation practice.