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Managing Partner: Inês Sequeira Mendes
Quick facts
Network membership

IBA, Multilaw, Consulegis, AIJA, UIA, CIArb, ABA, amongst others

Number of lawyers

200+

Number of partners

41

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Key practice areas
Banking and finance
Banking
Project finance
Capital markets
Capital markets : Debt
Capital markets : Equity
Financial and corporate
Corporate and M&A
Restructuring and insolvency
M&A
Project development
Project development
Firm overview

Abreu Advogados is a big four independent law firm with over 30 years of experience in the Portuguese market, navigating in tomorrow´s sectors and industries. As a full service law firm, Abreu is recognized as the 11th fastest growing Portuguese firm by The Lawyer Euro 100, with 51% growth in 5 years.

With offices in Lisbon, Porto and Funchal, Abreu has provided highly effective solutions in areas such as Corporate/M&A, Tax, Litigation and Competition. The team holds a high degree of specialization in key industries for the Portuguese and African economies, such as Energy and Natural Resources, Real Estate, Banking, Technology, Life Sciences, Projects, Tourism and Hospitality.

Its clients consistently choose the firm to seize growth opportunities and to assist on increasingly complex international transactions whilst working with the most prestigious law firms in the world.

Key transactional practices
  • Banking
  • Competition
  • M&A
  • Private equity
  • Project development
  • Project finance
  • Restructuring and insolvency
  • Structured finance/securitisation
  • Investment funds
  • Financial services regulatory
Address:
Av. Infante D. Henrique, 26
Lisbon, 1149-096
Tel:(+351) 21 723 18 00 Fax:(+351) 21 723 18 99 Email:Contact Us Web Address:https://www.abreuadvogados.com/
2026 Edition
Banking
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Cuatrecasas
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Uría Menéndez
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Tier 3

Abreu Advogados
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CMS Portugal
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DLA Piper ABBC
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Garrigues
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Pérez-Llorca
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Sérvulo & Associados
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FPC Legal
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Raposo Bernardo
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PLEN – Sociedade de Advogados
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Capital markets : Debt
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J+Legal
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Capital markets : Equity
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Abreu Advogados
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Andersen Portugal
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Eversheds Sutherland FCB
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J+Legal
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Macedo Vitorino
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Pérez-Llorca
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Vasconcelos Advogados
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pbbr
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CCSL Advogados
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Costa Pinto
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Miranda & Associados
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Antas da Cunha Ecija & Associados
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Azeredo Perdigão & Associados
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EY Law
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Riquito Advogados
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Project development
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Uría Menéndez
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CMS Portugal
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Macedo Vitorino
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Deloitte Legal TELLES
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Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
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SPS-Barrilero
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SRS Legal
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Miranda & Associados
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Raposo Bernardo
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Project finance
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CS Associados
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Morais Leitão
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PLMJ
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VdA Vieira de Almeida
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Abreu Advogados
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Linklaters
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Uría Menéndez
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Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
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Macedo Vitorino
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Sérvulo & Associados
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CMS Portugal
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DLA Piper ABBC
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Pérez-Llorca
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Raposo Bernardo
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Restructuring and insolvency
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Linklaters
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Sérvulo & Associados
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Abreu Advogados
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CMS Portugal
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CS Associados
11 practice areas
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DLA Piper ABBC
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Garrigues
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Azeredo Perdigão & Associados
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Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
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Raposo Bernardo
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SPS-Barrilero
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Andersen Portugal
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Caiado Guerreiro & Associados
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Macedo Vitorino
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Linked Reviews
Financial and corporate
Abreu Advogados has established a strong position in the Portuguese market through its work across banking and finance, M&A, project development, energy and infrastructure. The firm regularly advises domestic and international corporates, financial institutions, investors and developers on complex transactions and strategic projects, combining transactional expertise with deep sector knowledge.

The practice is particularly active in energy transition, infrastructure, real estate and financial services, where regulatory, financing and corporate considerations often converge. Its client base reflects a broad market presence, spanning multinational corporates, financial institutions, technology businesses, energy companies and investment platforms. The firm continues to advise on acquisitions, financing transactions, project development mandates, private capital investments and regulatory matters across a range of sectors.

Recent work highlights the breadth of the practice, advising clients including BNP Paribas, TotalEnergies, IKEA, Ping An Bank, Generali, CA Indosuez (Wealth) Europe, Time Out Group, DAZN, Iberdrola Group, APREN, Chint Solar, Island Renewable, EDP Renováveis, Caixa Geral de Depósitos, Unbabel, Prio (Grupo DISA), Panattoni, Mutares, Lacelier Portugal, Next Pack SAS and Organismo Coletivo de Investimento Imobiliário Imonegócios. This diverse client base reflects the firm's continued activity across financial services, energy, infrastructure, technology, consumer and real estate sectors.

Clients value the firm's practical approach, responsiveness and ability to structure solutions that balance commercial objectives with regulatory requirements. The team is particularly recognised for its ability to support clients through complex transactions, project developments and financing arrangements while maintaining a strong focus on execution and client service.

Key clients

BNP Paribas; TotalEnergies; IKEA; Ping An Bank; Generali; CA Indosuez (Wealth) Europe; Time Out Group; DAZN; Iberdrola Group; APREN; Chint Solar; Island Renewable; EDP Renováveis; Caixa Geral de Depósitos (CGD); Unbabel; Prio (Grupo DISA); Panattoni; Mutares; Lacelier Portugal; Markus Andreas Gloel; Next Pack SAS; Organismo Coletivo de Investimento Imobiliário Imonegócios.

Testimonials

“Partner of trust for any relevant transaction.” (M&A)

“Business-oriented and holistic view of the business.” (M&A)

“Prompt, pragmatic and detailed responses.” (Banking and finance)

“Highly qualified lawyers with strong finance expertise and market knowledge.” (Banking and finance)

“Response capacity and speed, multi-theme team, know-how.” (Project development)

“Instrumental in developing the space sector in Portugal.” (Project development)
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Deal Highlights
36 results36 results
Deal Name Deal Date Firm Name Jurisdiction Deal Type Lawyer Names Client Names Client Role
EFACEC - Financing
2020-01-08
Abreu Advogados
Portugal
Financing
Manuel Santos Vítor, Rodrigo Formigal
EFACEC
Borrower
Parvalorem - Insolvency
Abreu Advogados
Portugal
Insolvency
Francisco Patrício
Parvalorem
Insolvent entity
Fundo Investimento Imobiliário Mercapital - Insolvency
Abreu Advogados
Portugal
Insolvency
Francisco Patrício
Fundo Investimento Imobiliário Mercapital
Insolvent entity
Total - Project development
Abreu Advogados
Portugal
Project development
Ana Sofia Batista
Total
Project developer
Portucel Mozambique - Project development
Abreu Advogados
Portugal
Project development
José Maria Correia de Sampaio, Miguel Teixeira de Abreu
Portucel Mozambique
Project developer
Iberdrola Renovables Energia SA - Project development
Abreu Advogados
Portugal
Project development
Manuel de Andrade Neves
Iberdrola Renovables Energia SA
Project developer
Iberdrola Generación SA - Project development
Abreu Advogados
Portugal
Project development
Manuel de Andrade Neves
Iberdrola Generación SA
Project developer
Chint Solar - Project development
Abreu Advogados
Portugal
Project development
Manuel Santos Vitor
Chint Solar
Project developer
Parvalorem SA - Restructuring
Abreu Advogados
Portugal
Restructuring
Francisco Patrício
Parvalorem SA
Shareholder
impactMarket - Fund raising
Abreu Advogados
Portugal
Fund raising
Diogo Pereira Duarte
impactMarket
Investor
ELeclerc Group - M&A
Abreu Advogados
Portugal
M&A
Maria de Deus Botelho
ELeclerc Group
Merger party
Cary Group - M&A
Abreu Advogados
Portugal
M&A
Pedro Pais de Almeida
Cary Group
Acquirer
Sirplaste - M&A
2021-05-31
Abreu Advogados
Portugal
M&A
Manuel Santos Vítor
Sirplaste
Seller
Banco de Investimento Global - Bond issue
2022-02-24
Abreu Advogados
Portugal
Bond issue
Diogo Pereira Duarte
Banco de Investimento Global
Issuer
Banco de Investimento Global - IPO
2022-02-24
Abreu Advogados
Portugal
IPO
Diogo Pereira Duarte
Banco de Investimento Global
Issuer
Embraer Portugal, S.A. - Restructuring
2022-02-24
Abreu Advogados
Portugal
Restructuring
Marta Romano de Castro
Embraer Portugal, S.A.
Insolvent entity
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