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Market leader with an exceptional reputation across a wide range of banking and finance matters including private equity financing, structured finance, investment funds and covered bonds as well as regulatory issues. Advises major national and international banking institutions on domestic and cross-border transactions involving Portuguese-speaking jurisdictions such as Angola and Brazil. "As a firm, I consider them to be on an excellent level in terms of market presence and expertise." "It is my favourite firm, because it provides good advice, delivers on time and has great understanding of its clients' needs."
Well-established firm which frequently advises state-owned institutions and banks. Offers experience across the full scope of capital markets with a focus on debt, public offerings and hybrids and other securities. Regularly advises on mandates with a cross-border element in Angola, Mozambique and other lusophone African countries. "By far the best lawyers in Portugal for capital markets. They present the most innovative solutions and have the best capacity to adapt to new and challenging operations."
Noted for its considerable dimension and track record, this Portuguese powerhouse remains a leading light in the market. Advises on the full gamut of competition and EU law including state aid, merger control and private enforcement matters. "Outstanding in competition law."
Formidable track record and bench strength across the full scope of corporate matters including recapitalisation, IPOs and M&A. Clients benefit from the firm's strong alliance with law firms in Africa. "The lawyers' professionalism in the work they do and the good relationship they keep result in an absolutely transparent and confident relationship between the team and its clients."
Outstanding bench strength and high-profile client base. Covers the full scope of litigation, white-collar crime and domestic and international arbitration in lusophone countries such as Angola, Mozambique and Brazil. "The team has extraordinary knowledge of the market and the initiative to contribute solutions that are not usually presented by other firms." "We use this team for our most complex matters because they offer a whole other dimension to their advice. The lawyers are some of the best you can find in the country."
Solid litigation practice coupled with expertise in regulatory matters such as employment agreements. Often advises high-profile domestic and multinational clients on employment issues related to restructurings and business transfers. "The team puts our legal questions in a business context and shows strategic thinking." "The firm shows a lot of quality in many different areas, which isn't easy to achieve."
Offers outstanding expertise across the gamut of regulatory issues and projects in energy and natural resources. Also handles a considerable flow of domestic and cross-border transactions, such as M&A and joint venture agreements for key clients in the sector. "The team is flexible in its approach to corporate matters, creative in its solutions and impressively responsive. The firm's extensive network facilitates international negotiations." "This is a knowledgeable and long-standing energy team."
Highly regarded outfit with outstanding expertise in insurance, reinsurance and pension funds. Advises leading domestic and international players on the full scope of insurance matters, including the conception of products, insurance tax, claims and litigation. "One of the best teams in Portugal with this speciality." "The team shows a lot of concern for the client and is very responsive."
Covers the full scope of contentious and transactional IP in sectors such as pharmaceutical and media. Particularly skilled in arbitration and image rights. "A proactive team that always provides practical solutions to clients."
Full-service Portuguese giant offering a breadth of expertise across all planning issues. Frequently advises on municipal land use and the construction of retail, tourism and industrial sites. "We have an excellent opinion of the firm and appreciate its great professionalism."
Strong practice demonstrating remarkable know-how in the set-up and structuring of private equity funds. Covers regulatory and transactional mandates, often advising on the incorporation of national and transnational funds for strategic investments in Portugal. "The team delivers high-quality work. We trust in the decisions and proposals they make."
Leading Portuguese outfit praised for its wide-ranging insight into project finance across the energy, transportation and construction sectors. A popular choice for domestic banks on restructuring and financing operations. "The team responds to any question on time, cautioned us about risks we weren't aware of and did an excellent job at co-ordinating the work in different jurisdictions."
Broadly experienced across a variety of regulated sectors, such as life sciences, energy and TMT. Advises major domestic and international clients on regulatory, licensing, public procurement and public tenders. "A thorough team that provides a lot of confidence." "The lawyers show interest in helping us and understand what we want."
Noted for its significant corporate know-how in real estate matters stemming from M&A and joint ventures. Recent focus on real estate investment including rehabilitation. "The team inspires trust and has lawyers of great skill and merit." "The lawyers respond quickly and show availability."
Multidisciplinary team focused on covering all aspects of restructuring operations including tax and corporate law. Further experience in advising creditors on insolvency proceedings.
Sophisticated tax practice across the firm's Lisbon, Porto and Madeira offices. Advising financial institutions, corporates and private clients on a range of matters such as international taxation, restructuring, VAT and litigation. "The lawyers' technical preparation is remarkable and they show concern and consistency in the pursuit of the solutions that best represent our interests." "The team is very knowledgeable of tax matters and presents solid arguments."
Multidisciplinary team with depth of expertise in corporate and competition mandates in the telecoms sector. Growing experience in data protection and litigation. "The lawyers are able to contextualise matters and understand the circumstances of the company."
Funchal-based department boasting a wealth of experience in ship registration. Also covers salvage, pollution and insurance issues. "The team exceeded our expectations - it was extremely responsive and the quality of the legal work is remarkable."
Active in both civil and military aviation. Considerably experienced in advising private air carriers and international aircraft suppliers, covering licensing, registration, aircraft leases and purchase agreements. "We appreciate the team's responsiveness and commercial insight into the industry, which is very important."
Offers outstanding expertise across the gamut of regulatory issues and projects in energy and natural resources. Also handles a considerable flow of domestic and cross-border transactions, such as M&A and joint venture agreements for key clients in the sector. "The team is flexible in its approach to corporate matters, creative in its solutions and impressively responsive. The firm's extensive network facilitates international negotiations." "This is a knowledgeable and long-standing energy team."
A Portuguese powerhouse and leading light in the Porto market. Offers an impressive number of corporate and tax specialists with extensive transactional experience to advise major domestic clients. "A brilliant firm with excellent, quality people."

Chambers Global

Band 1

Banking and Finance

2015
Band 1

Capital Markets

2015
Band 1

Corporate / M&A

2015
Band 1

Dispute Resolution

2015
Band 1

Projects

2015

Legal 500

Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados is experienced in bank lending, derivatives, regulatory issues and restructuring. Recent instructions include representing the lender in the refinancing of senior and mezzanine debt. Luís Branco is a ‘star’ and Filipe Lowndes Marques and Pedro Gorjão Henriques are also recommended. The firm recently recruited a Macau-based partner to enhance its international offering.
Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados has traditionally had a strong focus on debt matters, but has bolstered its equity practice through its involvement in privatisations. Luísa Soares da Silva advised Caixa – Banco de Investimento and Bank of America Merrill Lynch, as the joint global co-ordinators, on the second phase of the reprivatisation of Redes Energéticas Nacionais (REN). Carlos Osório de Castro and Luísa Soares da Silva are recommended.
Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados has traditionally had a strong focus on debt matters, but has bolstered its equity practice through its involvement in privatisations. Luísa Soares da Silva advised Caixa – Banco de Investimento and Bank of America Merrill Lynch, as the joint global co-ordinators, on the second phase of the reprivatisation of Redes Energéticas Nacionais (REN). Carlos Osório de Castro and Luísa Soares da Silva are recommended.
Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados’ combines ‘a proactive approach with a strong knowledge of clients’ businesses’. Practice head António Pinto Leite, an IP specialist, is advising new client One-Red on prosecuting counterfeit products. Rui Patrício is defending NOS – Communicações, formerly Optimus, against criminal proceedings alleging a breach of personal data. Miguel de Almada and Francisco Cortez are also recommended.
Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados is ‘among the best firms in Portugal’. Helena Tapp Barroso is advising Impresa Group on restructuring matters and Pedro Pardal Goulão has been assisting Saint Julian’s School with work permit issues and litigation. Luís Miguel Monteiro heads the ‘strong’ team, which also includes António Emílio de Vasconcelos and senior associates Joana Almeida and Oporto-based Paula Ponces Camanho.
Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados provides ‘a high standard’ of service. Nuno Galvão Teles and senior associates Ricardo Andrade Amaro are advising EDP – Energias de Portugal on electricity tariffs. Tomás Vaz Pinto heads the energy practice. João Pereira Reis, who heads the environment team, is advising Sonae Sierra on environmental impact studies.
Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados has noted an increase in instructions on state aid matters. Department head Carlos Botelho Moniz, who is ‘proactive and diplomatic’, is advising Caixa Geral de Depositos on state aid issues, following the European Commission (EC) review of recapitalisation and restructuring. The firm advised Parpública on the privatisation of state-owned waste management company EGF. Joaquim Vieira Peres, Gonçalo Machado Borges and Eduardo Maia Cadete are also recommended.
Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados’ recent mandates include initiating judicial recovery procedures and acting for Barclays, as a creditor, in the insolvency proceedings of Monofásica. Helena Soares de Moura heads the team.
Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados’ full-service IP practice has gained new clients including Sony and Nutrinveste. Tomás Vaz Pinto assists REN with software protection and António Pinto Leite is advising One-Red on counterfeiting enforcement and litigation. Ricardo do Nascimento Ferreira provides ‘excellent advice in a professional manner’ and Vasco Stilwell d’Andrade demonstrates ‘negotiation and settlement skills’
At Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados, Eduardo Verde Pinho, Bernardo Lobo Xavier and Luís Gagliardini Graça handled Swiss client Dufry’s CHF1.55bn acquisition of The Nuance Group. António Lobo Xavier is representing Cofina in a dispute with the Portuguese tax authorities regarding the application of tax abuse rules. Carlos Osório de Castro, Joaquim Vieira Peres and Jorge Simões Cortez are also recommended. The team works closely with the firm’s Lisbon and international offices.
Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados’ experience includes advising on energy projects, road and rail concessions, water and sanitation concessions as well as the construction of football stadiums. Practice head Luís Branco, Filipe Lowndes Marques and Pedro Gorjão Henriques are the key figures.
Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados’ ‘solid’ team is advising AgustaWestland Portugal on the supply of a fleet of helicopters to the armed forces; Fernanda Matoso led the advice. Margarida Olazabal Cabral acted for Parpública on the privatisation of the state-owned waste treatment company EGF. Nuno Peres Alves, Pedro Costa Gonçalves and Miguel Nogueira de Brito are also recommended.
Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados handles real estate acquisitions, financing, disputes and planning matters. It advised EDP on the sale and subsequent leaseback of four buildings in Lisbon; real estate M&A specialist Filipa Arantes Pedroso led the deal with the assistance of Rita Ferreira Vicente and Rui Ribeiro Lima. João Pereira Reis provides ongoing advice to Sonae Sierra Group on planning and municipal taxation pertaining to its shopping centres.
Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados provides ‘an excellent all-round service, with commercially focused advice’. Its broad practice spans aviation, shipping and other forms of transport. The team is representing INAER Portugal in an administrative action and precautionary measure challenging the provision of helicopter emergency services by a Portuguese public company. Francisco de Sousa da Câmara leads the shipping practice, which includes Madeira-based Cátia Fernandes and Manuel Freitas Pita. Segismundo Pinto Basto leads the aviation team, which includes Luís Roquette Geraldes.
Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados assisted Caixa Geral de Depósitos, as vendor, during the privatisation of its insurance business, advising on corporate income tax, VAT, transfer pricing and stamp duty. Francisco de Sousa da Câmara and Oporto-based António Lobo Xavier co-head the team and Bruno Santiago is ‘a first-class tax expert’. António Pedro Braga and Maria Quintela were promoted to the partnership in 2014.
The ‘very professional’ team at Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados is acting for the newly established NOS Comunicações in a range of matters relating to the merger between ZON and Optimus and is also representing the client in challenging the decision of the telecoms regulator regarding a compensation payment. It represented Safira, an IT consulting boutique, during its sale to KPMG Portugal. Oporto-based António Lobo Xavier heads the team and Lisbon-based Nuno Peres Alves, João Alfredo Afonso, Gonçalo Machado Borges and Eduardo Maia Cadete are also recommended.

IFLR 1000

Clients remain enthusiastic about the firm’s corporate practice. The team “demonstrated an incredible knowledge on all the subjects this work covered,” says one M&A client, while others note the firm has “good knowledge of the client needs, very practical lawyers” and “seeks the solution and not the problem”. In highlight deals the firm, alongside Skadden Arps and Houthoff Buruma, continued to advise Portugal’s largest construction company Mota Engil in its plan to sell shares in its African subsidiary (43% of the company’s revenue) through an IPO in London to raise capital. In mid-2014 the company announced it would postpone the listing. The firm also advised Sonaecom in relation to a €215 million tender offer by its own board of directors in exchange for Zon Optimus shares, completed in 2014 with an acceptance level of 62%. Elsewhere, the team assisted Banco Commercial Portugues on the sale of its stake in Millennium Bank Greece and investment into a Piraeus Bank capital increase and advised state-owned Caixa Geral de Depósitos (CGD) on the privatisation of Portugal’s largest insurer Caixa Seguros to China’s biggest private conglomerate Fosun International for €1.2 billion On the private equity side the firm won numerous mandates from ECS and in 2013-14 advised Vallis Capital Partners on its investments into companies in the construction, public works and engineering sectors under financial distress totalling €1 billion. The team was also supporting EU Steel on its judicial recovery procedure (PER) and recovery plan.
The firm was very active on the debt capital markets side and in some representative deals it advised Banco Santander Totta on the issue of €1 billion 1.5% covered bonds due 2017 within its covered bonds programme, Brisa Concessao Rodoviaria on its €350 million issue of 3.875% fixed rate notes under its EMTN programme and Energías de Portugal (EDP) on its €200 million floating rate instruments due December 2014. One notable mandate saw the firm advise JPMorgan Securities and other dealers in the structuring and implementation of Galp Energia €5 billion EMTN programme.
The team also received various mandates for the Portuguese Treasury and Debt Management Agency (IGCP) relating to derivatives matters and regular project finance and bank refinancing instructions from Banco Espírito Santo de Investimento throughout 2013 and 2014. A projects client says the firm provides “good quality, permanent availability, senior staff involvement in the process, good relationship and a capacity to give tactical advice”.
Morais Leitão Galvão Teles Soares da Silva & Associados (MLGTS) has maintained a solid team and keeps its rankings across the board. A projects client says the firm provides “good quality, permanent availability, senior staff involvement in the process, good relationship and a capacity to give tactical advice”. “Exceptional,” says another for a refinancing, while a restructuring client says the firm gave “excellent service in an extremely complex and tough negotiation”. “I consider them as the best law firm in Portugal,” says a debt capital markets client. Over 2013-14 the firm won numerous instructions from domestic and foreign Portuguese banks, in some examples advising a syndicate on the restructuring of the debt of a wine producer, a Portuguese bank on the €117 million debt restructuring of a Portuguese media company and two Portuguese banks on the restructuring of a football club. The team also received various mandates for the Portuguese Treasury and Debt Management Agency (IGCP) relating to derivatives matters and regular project finance and bank refinancing instructions from Banco Espírito Santo de Investimento throughout 2013 and 2014. The firm was very active on the debt capital markets side and in some representative deals it advised Banco Santander Totta on the issue of €1 billion 1.5% covered bonds due 2017 within its covered bonds programme, Brisa Concessao Rodoviaria on its €350 million issue of 3.875% fixed rate notes under its EMTN programme and Energías de Portugal (EDP) on its €200 million floating rate instruments due December 2014. One notable mandate saw the firm advise JPMorgan Securities and other dealers in the structuring and implementation of Galp Energia €5 billion EMTN programme.
Morais Leitão Galvão Teles Soares da Silva & Associados (MLGTS) has maintained a solid team and keeps its rankings across the board. A projects client says the firm provides “good quality, permanent availability, senior staff involvement in the process, good relationship and a capacity to give tactical advice”. “Exceptional,” says another for a refinancing, while a restructuring client says the firm gave “excellent service in an extremely complex and tough negotiation”. “I consider them as the best law firm in Portugal,” says a debt capital markets client. Over 2013-14 the firm won numerous instructions from domestic and foreign Portuguese banks, in some examples advising a syndicate on the restructuring of the debt of a wine producer, a Portuguese bank on the €117 million debt restructuring of a Portuguese media company and two Portuguese banks on the restructuring of a football club. The team also received various mandates for the Portuguese Treasury and Debt Management Agency (IGCP) relating to derivatives matters and regular project finance and bank refinancing instructions from Banco Espírito Santo de Investimento throughout 2013 and 2014.

Advogados

Chambers Europe

They compliment his "tremendous knowledge and immense support," and consider him to be "the best banking and finance lawyer in the country."
Filipe Lowndes Marques is described by a client as "a proactive and knowledgeable" lawyer.
Carlos Osório de Castro is highly praised for his capital markets practice. Clients say: "He is very knowledgeable of the various structures that can serve the client's needs," and that he "finds solutions in tight deadlines."
Peers highlight partner João Soares da Silva for the quality of his work, describing him as "a great and highly active lawyer."
Market observers regard Luisa Soares da Silva as an exceptionally active member of the team.
Eduardo Paulino is regarded by market commentators as a promising associate and is praised by clients for his "peerless" work.
Practice head Carlos Botelho Moniz is unanimously declared a market leader by peers and recommended by clients, describing him as "very technical and thorough - he makes his opinions clear, which is very important in competition law."
Porto-based Joaquim Vieira Peres is commended for his experience and "excellent skills in merger control."
Clients say Eduardo Maia Cadete is "a creative lawyer who exercises very good judgement."
Pedro de Gouveia e Melo is considered a promising practitioner by market commentators, who attest that "he has done very intense work over the last year."
Associate Inês Gouveia recently acted on competition issues regarding the merger between ZON and Optimus.
Practice head João Soares da Silva has recently focused his M&A practice in privatisations such as the one undertaken by Caixa Seguros e Saúde.
Carlos Osório de Castro is considered by peers as "one of the greatest Portuguese lawyers." He has notable experience in commercial and corporate matters and remains one of the most active members of the team.
Clients appreciate Nuno Galvão Teles' interaction, which they say "makes our relationship easier." He is a well-regarded practitioner and highly experienced in corporate, commercial and energy law.
Segismundo Pinto Basto frequently acts on domestic and cross-border M&A.
Tomás Vaz Pinto recently advised on the privatisation of Caixa Seguros e Saúde.
José Manuel Galvão Teles remains an authority among litigators in Portugal.
Practice head António Pinto Leite is an established litigator who handles civil, commercial, IP and arbitration disputes. He is recognised as a leading arbitrator in the market.
Rui Patrício is praised for his expertise in corporate crime matters. One client enthuses: "He is very trustworthy and dedicated, and makes us feel completely at ease because we know he will always do his best."
Francisco Cortez is described by a client as "a point of reference in contentious matters in Portugal." He handles civil, commercial and corporate litigation.
Rui Patrício is praised for his expertise in corporate crime matters. One client enthuses: "He is very trustworthy and dedicated, and makes us feel completely at ease because we know he will always do his best."
Practice head António Pinto Leite is an established litigator who handles civil, commercial, IP and arbitration disputes. He is recognised as a leading arbitrator in the market.
Clients "have a lot of confidence" in practice head Luís Miguel Monteiro, whilst peers recognise his "prestigious academic knowledge."
Pedro Pardal Goulão enjoys a growing reputation in the market: "He demonstrated solid knowledge and has a good practice," one source says. He recently advised Federação Portuguesa de Futebol.
Interviewees agree Helena Tapp Barroso is a "hands-on" employment lawyer. She recently advised Impresa Group on employment litigation as well as social security matters.
Joana Almeida has considerable experience in issues arising from corporate restructurings.
An established figure in the energy market, Nuno Galvão Teles impresses clients with his hands-on approach. Sources say: "He supervises the work and makes sure everything runs smoothly, remaining present and interested throughout." They add: "He is clearly a very good lawyer."
Margarida Lima Rego is a professor of insurance law with plenty of practical experience and is acknowledged by market commentators as "a true specialist."
Practice head Luisa Soares da Silva is praised by clients for her commercial approach and for being "flexible and innovative" in her solutions.
Co-head of department Tomás Vaz Pinto handles all non-contentious matters such as copyright and trade marks. Clients say: "He has good sense and solid client management skills."
According to clients, associate Vasco Stilwell d'Andrade is "specialised in IP and always one step ahead; he defends our interests very well."
António Lobo Xavier "has a lot of prestige in tax," agree sources. He advises key domestic players from the finance, retail and TMT sectors.
Carlos Osório de Castro earns countrywide praise for his expertise in capital markets. He acts on a significant number of high-profile corporate operations, and Porto peers confirm: "He is a great lawyer - very intelligent and appreciated by clients."
Eduardo Verde Pinho is a partner in the corporate and commercial team and focuses on M&A and restructuring mandates.
Jorge Simões Cortez is acknowledged by peers as a key member of the corporate and commercial team. He has recently led the Riopele - Têxteis MBO.
Joaquim Vieira Peres brings expertise in competition law issues.
According to sources, Bernardo Maria Lobo Xavier is "a solid lawyer with a good track record." He demonstrates considerable activity in M&A.
Leading practitioner João Pereira Reis is highlighted by peers for his long-standing experience: "He has a name in this market."
Senior associate Rui Ribeiro Lima is a highly active team member and specialises in the installation of alternative energy power plants.
Recognised for his negotiation skills, Tomás Vaz Pinto handles private equity M&A transactions.
Ricardo Amaro specialises in securities law with a focus on regulatory matters. He has recently acted on the structuring of Fundo Recuperação Turismo. Clients praise his knowledge and the quality of his work.
Luís Branco heads the banking and finance department and receives widespread accolades from market commentators: "He's clearly a leader with a lot of know-how and experience."
Filipe Lowndes Marques is a well-known player in the market noted for his skill in project finance and "increasing seniority and experience."
Senior associate Cláudia Castanheira dos Santos remains a key member of the team, regularly assisting with matters that involve other jurisdictions.
Sources agree Filipa Morais Alçada is a promising associate. Her experience in project finance covers infrastructure, water and sewage concessions.
Margarida Olazabal Cabral specialises in public contracts and PPP. Peers confirm that she is "a well-established lawyer" in the area.
Pedro Costa Gonçalves has extensive experience in public contracts and regulation.
Described as "a solid and clear lawyer," Miguel Nogueira de Brito receives further praise from clients, one of whom says: "His technical skills impressed me a lot."
Nuno Peres Alves has considerable activity in the telecoms sector. He recently advised Sonaecom and Optimus on regulatory issues related to the merger between Optimus and ZON.
Clients say practice head Filipa Arantes Pedroso "provides a lot of confidence," while peers point out that "she is a very experienced lawyer."
Senior associate Rita Ferreira Vicente is highlighted for her skill in real estate finance as well as "good technical knowledge and full availability."
Helena Soares de Moura "has a lot of experience," say clients. Peers praise her increasing activity in the area and further sources say: "She is great in insolvencies."
Eduardo Verde Pinho handles matters from the firm's Porto office and has considerable experience in financial restructurings.
Francisco de Sousa da Câmara co-ordinates the Lisbon and Madeira teams and is praised by peers for his experience. He focuses on transfer pricing, securitisation and the taxation of financial products.
António Lobo Xavier heads the tax practice in Porto. He specialises in double taxation treaties and corporate income tax.
Market commentators confirm public law practitioner Nuno Peres Alves has considerable experience in telecoms, mainly in regulatory matters.
Helena Tapp Barroso is active in data protection matters, where peers acknowledge her impressive know-how.
Practice head Cátia Henriques Fernandes is considered a "very active and skilled" shipping lawyer among peers. She has further expertise in tax law.
Bruno Santiago impresses market commentators with his "fantastic" tax know-how and handles a variety of issues including tax litigation.

Claudia Santos Cruz

Band 3 Transportation: Shipping
2015

Claudia Santos Cruz

Band 4 Banking & Finance
2015

Chambers Global

Clients compliment his "tremendous knowledge and immense support," and consider him to be "the best banking and finance lawyer in the country."
Project finance expert Filipe Lowndes Marques is described by a client as "a proactive and knowledgeable" lawyer.
Clients say: "He is very knowledgeable of the various structures that can serve the client's needs," and that he "finds solutions in tight deadlines."
Peers highlight partner João Soares da Silva for the quality of his work, describing him as "a great and highly active lawyer."
Market observers regard Luísa Soares da Silva as an exceptionally active member of the team.
Clients appreciate Nuno Galvão Teles' hands-on approach, which they say "makes our relationship easier." He is a well-regarded practitioner and highly experienced in corporate, commercial and energy law.
Carlos Osório de Castro is considered by peers as "one of the greatest Portuguese lawyers." He has notable experience in commercial and corporate matters, and remains one of the most active members of the team.
Segismundo Pinto Basto frequently acts on domestic and cross-border M&A.
Practice head João Soares da Silva has recently focused his M&A practice on privatisations such as the one undertaken by Caixa Seguros e Saúde.
Tomás Vaz Pinto recently advised on the privatisation of Caixa Seguros e Saúde.
Francisco Cortez is described by a client as "a point of reference in contentious matters in Portugal." He handles civil, commercial and corporate litigation.
José Manuel Galvão Teles remains an authority among litigators in Portugal.
Rui Patrício is praised for his expertise in crime. One client enthuses: "He is very trustworthy and dedicated, and makes us feel completely at ease because we know he will always do his best."
Practice head António Pinto Leite is an established litigator who handles civil, commercial, IP and arbitration disputes.
Clients enjoy working with star attorney Luís Branco. They compliment his "tremendous knowledge and immense support," and consider him to be "the best banking and finance lawyer in the country."
Filipe Lowndes Marques is a well-known player in the market, noted for his skill in project finance and "increasing seniority and experience."

Claudia Santos Cruz

Band 4 Banking & Finance
2015

Claudia Santos Cruz

Band 4 Angola - General Business Law - Foreign Expert Based in Portugal
2015

Claudia Santos Cruz

Foreign Expert Angola - Banking & Finance
2015

Claudia Santos Cruz

Foreign Expert UK - Banking & finance
2015

Claudia Santos Cruz

Foreign Expert UK - Corporate M&A
2015
Interviewees highlight Filipe Lowndes Marques's "commercial approach, understanding of client needs, experience in the sector and deep legal knowledge."

Legal 500

Luís Branco

Leading Lawyer Banking & Finance
2015

Luísa Soares da Silva

Leading Lawyer Capital Markets
2015

Carlos Osório de Castro

Leading Lawyer Capital Markets
2015

João Soares da Silva

Leading Lawyer Corporate and M&A
2015

Nuno Galvão Teles

Leading Lawyer Corporate and M&A
2015

Carlos Osório de Castro

Leading Lawyer Corporate and M&A
2015

António Pinto Leite

Leading Lawyer Dispute Resolution
2015

Rui Patrício

Leading Lawyer Dispute Resolution
2015

Carlos Botelho Moniz

Leading Lawyer EU and Competition
2015

Luís Miguel Monteiro

Leading Lawyer Employment
2015

António Pinto Leite

Leading Lawyer Intellectual Property
2015

António Lobo Xavier

Leading Lawyer Oporto - Leading commercial firms
2015

Carlos Osório de Castro

Leading Lawyer Oporto - Leading commercial firms
2015

Luís Branco

Leading Lawyer Projects and Project Finance
2015

Margarida Olazabal Cabral

Leading Lawyer Public Law
2015

Pedro Costa Gonçalves

Leading Lawyer Public Law
2015

António Lobo Xavier

Leading Lawyer TMT
2015

Francisco de Sousa da Câmara

Leading Lawyer Tax
2015

IFLR 1000

Luís Branco

Leading Lawyer Banking
2015

Filipe Lowndes Marques

Leading Lawyer Banking
2015

Carlos Osório de Castro

Leading Lawyer Banking
2015

Carlos Osório de Castro

Leading Lawyer Capital Markets
2015

Carlos Osório de Castro

Leading Lawyer Mergers and Acquisitions
2015

Nuno Galvão Teles

Leading Lawyer Mergers and Acquisitions
2015

João Soares da Silva

Leading Lawyer Capital Markets
2015

João Soares da Silva

Leading Lawyer Mergers and Acquisitions
2015

João Soares da Silva

Leading Lawyer Banking
2015

Filipe Lowndes Marques

Leading Lawyer Project Finance
2015