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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)
The practice has developed a notable presence across sectors including pharmaceuticals, consumer products, retail, manufacturing, transport and logistics. Its client base includes multinational groups, Portuguese corporates and international investors, reflecting the firm's ability to provide commercially focused advice across a diverse range of industries. The team is particularly valued for its pragmatic approach to corporate reorganisations, restructuring processes and complex commercial matters.
Recent work demonstrates the breadth of the practice, advising clients operating in highly regulated and competitive sectors where legal, operational and commercial considerations frequently converge. The firm's experience spans corporate transactions, shareholder matters, restructurings and ongoing strategic advice, supporting clients through both growth opportunities and challenging business environments.
Clients value the firm's efficiency, responsiveness and practical approach to legal advice. Feedback highlights the team's ability to provide clear and objective guidance while combining broad legal knowledge with commercially focused solutions. The practice is particularly recognised for delivering reliable support on corporate, regulatory and finance-related matters.
Key clients
Haleon Portugal; Sicasal – Indústria e Comércio de Carnes; Triumph Internacional II – Distribuição Têxtil; Tecnifar – Indústria Técnica Farmacêutica; Tempus Distribuição; Primebrands; Cronometria; TCR Ibérica; Pinto Basto Gest; MFP Finland Part; Instituto Galénico; ITX Portugal (Inditex Group); Teijin Automotive Technologies Portugal.
Testimonials
“Speed and efficiency.”
“Clear and objective advice.”
“Broad legal knowledge.” (M&A)
The practice is recognised for its commercially focused approach to transactional work, supporting clients throughout the full lifecycle of corporate transactions, from structuring and due diligence through to negotiation and implementation. The firm regularly advises on matters involving corporate governance, shareholder arrangements, strategic investments and real estate-related transactions, particularly where business and investment considerations require practical and tailored legal solutions.
Clients value the firm's responsiveness, accessibility and ability to deliver clear and pragmatic advice on complex corporate matters. Its continued activity across M&A and investment-related mandates has helped position the firm as a trusted adviser to entrepreneurs, investors, family-owned businesses and corporate groups operating in Portugal.
The firm’s work reflects a strong emphasis on relationship-driven legal advice, combining technical expertise with a practical understanding of clients’ commercial objectives. This approach continues to underpin its role in supporting corporate growth, investment activity and strategic transactions in the Portuguese market.
Testimonials
“Simple and transparent communication across all parties.” (M&A)
“Best lawyer you can find to negotiate orally and act in a shareholder's meeting.” (M&A)
The practice maintains a strong profile across banking and finance, private equity, M&A and project-related work. Recent mandates demonstrate the breadth of its client base, which includes major financial institutions, investment managers, infrastructure sponsors and multinational corporates. The firm has advised clients including Inditex, Samsung, Investec Bank, Caixa Central de Crédito Agrícola, APAX, BUPA, Climate Asset Management, Amorim Group, Novobanco, Rabobank, Explorer Investments, Izilend and Macquarie, reflecting its continued activity across financial services, consumer, infrastructure, energy and private capital sectors.
Garrigues is also recognised for its work on infrastructure and energy transition matters, where financing, regulatory and corporate considerations frequently converge. The team continues to advise investors, lenders and sponsors on strategic projects and transactions, reinforcing its reputation as a trusted adviser on complex and commercially significant mandates in Portugal.
Clients consistently highlight the team’s commitment, responsiveness and technical expertise. Feedback also points to the firm's ability to combine strong transactional execution with a practical and commercially focused approach, particularly on cross-border transactions and investment matters.
Key clients
Inditex; Samsung; Investec Bank; Caixa Central de Crédito Agrícola; APAX; BUPA; Climate Asset Management (HSBC Group); Amorim Group; Novobanco; Rabobank; Explorer Investments; Izilend; Macquarie.
Testimonials
“Highly skilled professionals, always focused on solutions.” (M&A)
“Efficient, clear and quick.” (M&A)
“Combination of strong technical expertise and pragmatic approach.” (M&A)
“Extremely responsive and very user-friendly.” (Restructuring)
“Very commercial in their advice.” (Restructuring)
“Effectiveness, quick answers, availability, experience and knowledge.” (Insolvency)
The practice maintains a notable presence across project development, project finance, M&A and restructuring, regularly advising investors, sponsors, lenders and corporates on strategically important transactions. Its multidisciplinary approach enables the firm to support clients across the full lifecycle of projects and investments, from acquisition and financing through to implementation, operation and restructuring.
The firm's activity reflects a strong focus on sectors undergoing significant transformation and investment, particularly energy, infrastructure and real assets. Clients frequently turn to the team for advice on transactions involving regulatory complexity, project-related risk and cross-border elements, while also relying on its expertise in corporate transactions and special situations.
Clients consistently praise the firm's technical quality, responsiveness and commercial awareness. Feedback highlights the team’s ability to combine expertise across multiple disciplines, providing practical and solution-oriented advice on matters ranging from corporate acquisitions and financing arrangements to infrastructure development and regulatory issues.
The practice is especially active at the intersection of finance, infrastructure and energy, advising clients on acquisitions, project development, structured financings and capital deployment strategies. Its client base reflects a strong presence in renewable energy, financial services, infrastructure and industrial sectors, with recent mandates involving Grupo Crédito Agrícola, CaixaBank, Banco BPI, Banco Santander, Banco Sabadell, Crédit Agricole CIB, Banco Montepio, Solas Capital, Adaptogen Capital, Elyse Energy, SwitchH2, NGreen Sines, Frequent Summer Group, AR Telecom, Ascendum, AVK Power Solutions, Biomarin and Bogaris Agriculture.
The firm continues to maintain a strong profile in renewable energy and infrastructure-related transactions, where financing, regulatory and project development issues frequently converge. Clients value the team's ability to provide commercially focused advice and practical solutions on complex transactions involving multiple stakeholders and jurisdictions. Its continued activity across project finance, banking and investment matters reinforces its position as a trusted adviser to both lenders and sponsors.
Clients value the firm's responsiveness, technical expertise and commercial awareness. Feedback highlights the team's banking and finance capabilities, particularly its combination of technical knowledge, accessibility and close client relationships. The practice is recognised for providing pragmatic advice and reliable support on financing transactions, while maintaining a strong focus on service and execution.
Key clients
Grupo Crédito Agrícola; CaixaBank; Banco BPI; Banco Santander; Banco Sabadell; Crédit Agricole CIB; Banco Montepio; Solas Capital; Adaptogen Capital; Elyse Energy; Frequent Summer Group; NGreen Sines; StorSystems; SwitchH2 BV; Alicac Group; AR Telecom; Ascendum; AVK Power Solutions; BIGUES; Biomarin; Bogaris Agriculture.
Testimonials
“Expertise, proximity and availability.” (Banking and finance)
“Strong technical competence in banking matters and significant market experience.” (Banking and finance)
The practice is particularly recognised for its ability to combine transactional, financing and regulatory expertise across a broad range of sectors. It continues to advise on sophisticated financing arrangements, corporate transactions, restructuring matters and infrastructure-related projects, frequently involving multijurisdictional elements and significant regulatory complexity. The firm's integrated approach enables it to support clients across the full lifecycle of transactions, from structuring and financing through to execution and post-closing matters.
Recent work demonstrates the breadth of the practice across financial services, energy, infrastructure, telecommunications, private equity and special situations. The firm remains a trusted adviser to major domestic and international market participants, with particular strength in mandates involving the intersection of corporate, finance and regulatory issues.
Clients consistently praise the firm's technical quality, commercial awareness and responsiveness. Feedback highlights the depth of the bench across practice areas and the firm's ability to deliver practical, solution-oriented advice on complex matters. The team is also recognised for its strong coordination capabilities and for maintaining close client relationships throughout transactions and projects.
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“Simply the best in Portugal.” (Equity capital markets)
“Knowledgeable, helpful and solutions-oriented.” (Equity capital markets)
“Strong technical expertise combined with a pragmatic, business-oriented approach.” (M&A)
“Reliable, timely and highly responsive advice.” (M&A)
“Deep expertise in renewable energy and regulatory matters.” (M&A / Energy)
The practice is especially noted for its breadth across financing, investment and restructuring work. Its client base reflects a strong position in both the Portuguese and international markets, with recent mandates involving major financial institutions, private credit investors, infrastructure sponsors and corporate groups. The firm continues to advise on matters spanning financial services, infrastructure, energy, transport, real estate and special situations, frequently involving multi-jurisdictional execution and significant regulatory complexity.
Recent work highlights the firm’s continued involvement in financing, restructuring, investment and infrastructure transactions for clients including Banco Santander, European Investment Bank, PIMCO Investment Management, Cross Ocean Partners, Arrow Global, Ardian, GALP, Davidson Kempner, Tilden Park Capital, Futebol Clube do Porto, Norfin, AEDL – Autoestradas do Douro Litoral, ICT Group Finance, Africa Finance Corporation, and the Government of Cape Verde. The diversity of this client base demonstrates the firm’s ability to advise across the full spectrum of corporate, finance and investment matters.
The firm is also recognised for its strength in special situations, complex financing structures and infrastructure-related mandates, where clients value its combination of technical excellence, commercial judgement and sector expertise. Feedback consistently highlights the quality of the team’s work, responsiveness and ability to deliver practical solutions in challenging transactional environments.
Key clients
Oxy Capital; PIMCO Investment Management; Cross Ocean Partners; European Investment Bank; Espírito Santo Financial Group (Insolvent Estate); Banco Santander; Norfin; AEDL – Autoestradas do Douro Litoral; Futebol Clube do Porto (FCP); Arrow Global; Government of Cape Verde; GALP; Ardian; Ascendi; SIC; Inspired Education; ICT Group Finance; Davidson Kempner; DNB Capital LLC; Export Development Canada; Tilden Park Capital.
The practice is regularly involved in financing, development and restructuring mandates across Portugal and Lusophone jurisdictions. Its multidisciplinary approach enables the firm to advise on projects from structuring and financing through to implementation, regulatory compliance and dispute resolution. The team is particularly recognised for its work on infrastructure, energy and real estate-related developments, as well as on transactions involving international investors and lenders.
Recent work highlights the firm's continued involvement in significant project finance, infrastructure and corporate matters. The practice has maintained a strong focus on complex development projects and investment structures, advising on transactions that require extensive coordination between financial, regulatory and commercial stakeholders. Its experience across project development and special situations continues to differentiate the firm in the Portuguese market.
Client feedback consistently highlights the team's responsiveness, technical expertise and commercial awareness. Particular praise is given to the firm's ability to provide practical solutions, manage complex transactions efficiently and maintain close working relationships with clients throughout a mandate.
Testimonials
“Services of unsurpassed quality.” (Banking and finance)
“Highly sophisticated banking and financial expertise.” (Banking and finance)
“Exceptional in structuring and negotiating complex financing operations.” (Banking and finance)
“One of the strongest firms in capital markets work.” (Capital markets)
“Highest level of sophistication and technical excellence.” (Capital markets)
“Among the very best M&A firms in Portugal.” (M&A)
“Exceptional quality, unmatched by other firms.” (M&A)
“Exceptional standard in project development work.” (Projects)
“Among the strongest firms for project finance work.” (Project finance)
“Complete mastery of restructuring matters.” (Restructuring)
“Among the very top firms in restructuring and insolvency.” (Restructuring)
The practice is particularly active in financing, private equity and strategic investment mandates, while also maintaining a strong presence in regulated sectors such as infrastructure, transport, defence and financial services. Recent work highlights the firm's involvement in matters for clients including ADNOC, Oxy Capital, Portik Group, Miranza Inversiones, ECS Capital, Sumol+Compal, idD Portugal Defence, and several major transport and infrastructure operators, including the Port Authority of Lisbon (APL), APDL – Port Authority of Douro & Leixões, ENAPOR – Portos de Cabo Verde and Portos dos Açores.
The firm's client base reflects a broad sector reach and a growing profile in private capital, infrastructure and regulated industries. Its multidisciplinary approach enables the team to advise clients across the full spectrum of transactions, from acquisitions, fundraisings and financings to restructurings, regulatory matters and complex investment structures.
Clients value the firm's combination of technical expertise and commercial judgement. Feedback highlights the team's responsiveness, strategic thinking and ability to provide integrated advice across multiple practice areas. The practice is particularly recognised for its strength in complex financing and investment transactions, where clients praise its transaction management, negotiation capabilities and ability to coordinate multidisciplinary advice efficiently.
Key clients
ADNOC; APL – Port Authority of Lisbon; APDL – Port Authority of Douro & Leixões; ENAPOR – Portos de Cabo Verde; Portos dos Açores; idD Portugal Defence; Oxy Capital; Portik Group; Miranza Inversiones (PAI Partners); ECS Capital (Davidson Kempner); Sumol+Compal.
Testimonials
“Expertise and business acumen, combined with hands-on knowledge of the market.” (Banking and finance)
“Exceptional lawyer and highly capable team.” (Banking and finance)
“Deep legal knowledge tied with breadth of transactional expertise.” (Investment funds / Private equity)
“Highly knowledgeable and competent team.” (Investment funds / Private equity)
The practice is especially active across banking and finance, project development, restructuring and corporate transactions. Clients frequently highlight the firm's practical approach, responsiveness and deep understanding of regulated sectors, with particular recognition for its experience in public law, infrastructure, energy and regulatory matters. The firm's multidisciplinary capabilities allow it to advise across the full lifecycle of transactions and projects, from structuring and financing through to implementation and regulatory compliance.
Recent work reflects the breadth of the practice, including advising financial institutions, investors and corporates on financing transactions, strategic acquisitions, restructuring matters and infrastructure-related projects. The firm has maintained a strong presence in sectors such as financial services, renewable energy, infrastructure, industrials and real estate, where regulatory complexity and long-term investment considerations play a central role. Its client base includes organisations such as Caixa Económica Montepio Geral, Banco Comercial Português, Inapa, Ovol Shared Center, Aquaterra, Eurowind and Crest Capital Partners, reflecting the firm's broad sector coverage and continuing appeal to both domestic and international clients.
Clients value the firm's combination of technical expertise and practical advice, particularly in regulated sectors and complex governance matters. Feedback highlights the team's depth in asset management, financial regulation and insolvency-related work, as well as its ability to deliver clear, commercially focused guidance on sophisticated legal and regulatory issues. The practice is also recognised for its strong client relationships, responsiveness and ability to integrate expertise across multiple disciplines when advising on strategic transactions and restructurings.
Key clients
Caixa Económica Montepio Geral, Banco Comercial Português, Inapa, Ovol Shared Center, Aquaterra, Eurowind, Crest Capital Partners, QUIBUS.
Testimonials
“Deep technical expertise combined with a user-friendly approach.” (Investment funds / Financial regulation)
“Leader in asset management and corporate governance practices.” (Investment funds / Financial regulation)
“Highly professional, always available and very experienced.” (Private equity)
“Hands-on with complete knowledge of the operation.” (Private equity)
“In-depth knowledge of insolvency procedures.” (Insolvency)
“Excellent expertise in insolvency of credit institutions.” (Insolvency)
The practice is particularly active across M&A, banking and finance, restructuring, project development and infrastructure. Its client base reflects a strong presence in financial services, renewable energy, infrastructure and private capital, with the firm regularly advising lenders, sponsors and investors on sophisticated transactions that require coordination across multiple jurisdictions and practice areas. Recent work highlights its involvement in matters for clients including Banco Santander, Banco Santander Totta, ING Bank, Bankinter, Goldman Sachs, Barclays Bank Ireland, Bain Capital Credit, Antin Infrastructure Partners, Acciona, Cintra, Iberdrola Renewables, Hyperion Renewables, Mota-Engil, Trafigura, Japan Pulp & Paper, ECS Capital, Njord Partners and Lenore Sports Partners.
The firm also maintains a strong reputation in restructuring and special situations, while continuing to advise on major infrastructure, energy-transition and financing projects. Clients value the team's ability to combine technical expertise with commercially focused advice, particularly on transactions involving regulatory complexity, project risk and cross-border structuring.
Clients consistently highlight the firm's technical expertise, responsiveness and ability to deliver clear, practical advice on complex matters. Feedback points to the team's strong execution capabilities, particularly on cross-border transactions and regulated matters, as well as its ability to coordinate efficiently with multiple stakeholders and advisers. The practice is recognised for combining deep legal knowledge with commercial awareness, while maintaining a reliable and solution-oriented approach across corporate, finance and regulatory matters.
Key clients
Banco Santander, Banco Santander Totta, ING Bank, Bankinter, Goldman Sachs, Barclays Bank Ireland, Bain Capital Credit, Antin Infrastructure Partners, Acciona, Cintra, Iberdrola Renewables, Hyperion Renewables, Mota-Engil Engenharia e Construção África, Trafigura, Japan Pulp & Paper, ECS Capital, Njord Partners, Lenore Sports Partners.
Testimonials
“Reliable, experienced team with clear guidance.” (Banking and financial services)
“Bulletproof legal and regulatory support.” (Banking and financial services)
“Highly responsive without slowing execution.” (M&A)
“Strong local expertise combined with an effective cross-border network.” (M&A)
“Reliable regulatory advice, with strong availability and competence.” (Financial services regulatory)
“Strong technical expertise and dependable delivery.” (Restructuring)
The practice is especially noted for its work on sophisticated financing, capital markets and corporate transactions, where clients consistently praise the team’s commercial awareness, responsiveness and ability to navigate complex regulatory environments. The firm remains a trusted adviser to both public and private sector clients and is frequently involved in matters that shape key sectors of the Portuguese economy.
Recent work highlights VdA’s continued involvement in strategic financing, investment and corporate mandates across financial services, infrastructure, transport, energy and investment management. The firm’s client base reflects the breadth of its market presence, acting for institutions such as the Bank of Portugal, the Portuguese Resolution Fund, Banco Santander Totta, BBVA, Caixa Geral de Depósitos, the European Investment Bank, Caixa Central – Caixa de Crédito Agrícola Mútuo, CaixaBank, Banco BPI, Africa Finance Corporation, Trafigura, Mota-Engil Engenharia e Construção África, Vecturis, APL Europe | Newcon40, and Arrow Credit Opportunities II Aggregator SCSp SICAV-RAIF. The firm’s ability to integrate finance, regulatory, corporate and capital markets expertise enables it to advise on some of the most demanding transactions in the Portuguese market.
Clients frequently highlight the team’s proactive approach, technical sophistication and strong understanding of both the legal and commercial dimensions of a transaction. The firm is particularly valued for its ability to anticipate issues, provide practical solutions and coordinate complex matters involving multiple stakeholders and jurisdictions.
Key clients
Bank of Portugal; Portuguese Resolution Fund; Banco Santander Totta; Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA); Caixa Geral de Depósitos; European Investment Bank; Caixa Central – Caixa de Crédito Agrícola Mútuo; CaixaBank; Banco BPI; Africa Finance Corporation; Trafigura; Mota-Engil Engenharia e Construção África; Vecturis; APL Europe | Newcon40; Arrow Credit Opportunities II Aggregator SCSp SICAV-RAIF.
Morais Leitão is a leading Portuguese law firm, widely recognised for its legal expertise, innovation, and strong international outlook. With over 80 years of shared history and a team of approximately 270 lawyers, the firm delivers high-quality legal services across all areas of business law, leveraging advanced technology to ensure a seamless and efficient client experience.
Morais Leitão combines deep knowledge of the Portuguese market with global reach through the Morais Leitão Legal Circle – an integrated alliance with member firms in Angola, Cape Verde, Mozambique, Singapore, and Timor-Leste. The firm is deeply committed to long-term client relationships, offering strategic legal advice tailored to complex cross-border challenges, underpinned by a strong culture of ethics and independence.
VdA is a leading international law firm with more than 40 years of history, recognised for its impressive track record and innovative approach in corporate legal services. The excellence of its highly specialised legal services covering several industries and practice areas (notably Banking & Finance, Competition & EU, Corporate and M&A, Corporate Services, Digital Frontiers, Energy & Natural Resources, Environment & Climate Change, Governance, Health. Information, Communication & Technology, Infrastructure & Mobility, Investigations & White Collar, IP Litigation, IP Transactions, Labour, Litigation & Arbitration, Oil & Gas, Public Law, Real Estate & Planning, Restructuring & Insolvency, Social Economy & Human Rights and Tax) enables VdA to overcome the increasingly complex challenges faced by its clients.
VdA offers robust solutions grounded in consistent standards of excellence, ethics, and professionalism. Recognition of the excellence of our work is shared by the entire team, as well as with clients and stakeholders, and is acknowledged by leading professional associations, legal publications, and academic entities. VdA has been consistently recognised for its outstanding and innovative services, having received the most prestigious international accolades and awards of the legal industry, including Financial Times’ Most Innovative Law Firm in Continental Europe in 2013, 2016 and 2017.
Through the VdA Legal Partners network, clients have access to 8 jurisdictions, with a broad sectoral coverage in all Portuguese-speaking African countries, as well as Timor-Leste.
Angola – Brazil – Cabo Verde – Spain – Mozambique – Portugal – Sao Tome and Principe – Timor-Leste
With over 30 years of experience, SRS Legal offers comprehensive legal counsel to both national and international clients, extending its reach through SRS Global's network in Angola, Brazil, Macau, Malta, Mozambique, Portugal, and Singapore.
SRS integrates the interests of internal and external stakeholders through its commitment to sustainability. This dedication translates to active contributions towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through volunteer initiatives, fundraising activities, and close collaboration with NGOs and community projects, all aimed at implementing impactful initiatives that improve people's lives.
Our sector-specific approach involves dedicated teams of legal experts assembled for specific industry groups. This internal structure allows us to gain a deeper understanding of our clients' operating environments and collaborate more effectively to help them achieve their objectives.
Founded in 1971, we are an independent law firm that provides comprehensive legal advice in all areas related to business law.
We are a leading firm in the Iberian legal market in terms of quality, expertise, clients and size.
We put our clients at the centre of what we do. Independent, full service law firm with over 500 professionals and 60 partners.
We are present in nine offices across five countries.
Belgium, Portugal, United Kingdom, United States and Spain.
ESG as a priority.
LGTBIQ+ Diversity, Equality, Disability, Environment and Generational Diversity.
Advisors on complex and cutting-edge transactions and leaders in M&A transactions in Spain by number and by value.
Our firm brings together a depth of expertise in all areas of business law with in-depth sectoral knowledge.
International focus as part of our DNA.
We are part of the main international networks that bring together leading firms in different markets.
Furthermore, we are the only law firm with two Presidents of the International Bar Association (IBA).
Wide domestic and international recognition for the quality of our legal advice, our client service, innovation and technical excellence.
80% of our partners are listed in legal directories among the top experts in their respective fields.
Some of the most recent recognitions include:
Nominated for Best Law Firm in Iberia by The Lawyer, Chambers & Partners, Legalease, El Confidencial and Expansión.
Leaders in M&A by number and value of transactions advised in Spain.
We are a leading national independent law firm in Portugal, specialising in corporate legal advice, with one of the largest teams of lawyers in the country.
We have been leading the way for over 50 years and are proud of the culture we have built. We see our clients' challenges as our own and we put our people at the heart of our strategy to consistently excel in delivering value to everyone who places their trust in us.
Our teams are made up of the best lawyers in the country, we offer a full service and we take a multidisciplinary approach. The agility of our teams, combined with in-depth knowledge of the sectors in which our clients operate, is a defining characteristic of the way we position ourselves: as true legal partners.
The only complexity we embrace is the complexity of the challenges our clients bring to us. In delivering solutions, we are passionate about clear communication and work with a strong focus on desired outcomes. We believe in long-term, transparent and committed relationships.
PLMJ Colab:
With the aim of being close to its clients, the firm has created PLMJ Colab, its collaborative network of law firms located in Portugal and other countries with which it has cultural and strategic links. PLMJ Colab makes the best use of resources and provides a concerted response to the international challenges faced by its clients, wherever they may be. National partnerships allow the firm to extend PLMJ's presence from Lisbon, Oporto and Faro to the Azores, Coimbra, Guimarães and Madeira. International cooperation is ensured through firms specialising in the legal systems and local cultures of Angola, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique, São Tomé and Príncipe and Timor-Leste.
Raposo Bernardo is an international law firm, with presence in 8 countries between Europe and Lusophone Africa, and the very first Portuguese law firm opening an office in Spain.
Our track record illustrates the quality of our client relationships and the diversity of the transactions we have been involved in. Internationally we have handled some of the largest and the most cutting-edge and challenging operations, For instance, we are proud to quote an analyst of LegalBusiness magazine (The Legal500 group) after the one and only major banking operation in Iberia: “Raposo Bernardo has cracked the Iberian legal elite”. Our approach also stands for its effervescent cross selling between practice areas, and between different countries where we are located.
SÉRVULO is a Portuguese full-service law firm with 25 years of existence, which occupies a leading position in the Portuguese legal market. Recognized for the quality of its legal services in all relevant areas of law and strategic sectors, SÉRVULO has a highly competent multidisciplinary team of more than 120 lawyers, motivated by a single purpose: to transform academic research and accumulated knowledge in the design of sound legal solutions, thus creating added-value for its clients. SÉRVULO is trusted by a vast number of the main private and public entities, both domestic and international, in the Portuguese-speaking legal markets and in all the most significant economic sectors. It houses a roster of lawyers that are fully capable of facing all of the challenges that may arise at any time and in any field of the law.
Founded in the 1940s, Uría Menéndez has since become one of the most prestigious international law firms. Our capacity for innovation, our profound analysis of the law and our unwavering respect for deontological ethics have all made Uría Menéndez one of the leading firms across the Iberian and Latin American markets.
Other offices: Barcelona, Bilbao, Bogotá, Brussels, Lima, London, Madrid, New York, Porto, Santiago de Chile, Valencia
Macedo Vitorino was established in 1996, focusing its activity on advising domestic and foreign clients in specific activity sectors, including banking, telecommunications, energy and infrastructures.
Since the incorporation of the firm we have been involved in several high profile transactions in all of the firm's fields of practice, including banking and finance, capital markets, corporate and M&A, etc.. We have also acted on many complex disputes and corporate restructurings.
We have strong relationships with many of the leading international firms in Europe, in the United States and in Brazil, which enable us to handle cross-border transactions effectively.
Costa Pinto is a boutique law firm strategically driven to Corporate and M&A tailor made and personally rendered legal services.
The firm is an established player in the corporate arena with the capability and seniority to handle cross-border and domestic M&A and private equity deals, together with a large experience in general corporate legal advice, company secretarial services and commercial, governance and regulatory matters through every stage of a company lifecycle.
Unlike other firms, all M&A activity is personally lead by the managing partner in close connection with the client.
Costa Pinto provides a high-end service individually tailored to each client’s needs.
Since 1919, the law offices of Azeredo Perdigão & Associados have offered uninterrupted legal services and are recommended by the most prestigious guides and international publications in the field (The Legal 500, IFLR 1000-The Guide to the World's Leading Financial Law Firms, The European Legal Experts, etc.).
Our law firm is intentionally structured as a "boutique" of jurists that prides itself on (i) its "obsession" with providing legal assistance to its clients that is governed by a concern for "Commitment to Excellency" and (ii) being specially oriented for clients who place "Personalised contact with their lawyer" as a priority in their dealings with a law firm. It is this concern for a quality legal service and the privileged proximity with the client that motivates and energises us, rather than the arithmetic logic of size.
Pérez-Llorca’s Lisbon office comprises a team of native lawyers who are registered in Portugal, Brazil, and Spain, and who have extensive experience in practising law in these countries as well as in other Portuguese-speaking countries (Angola, Cape Verde, Mozambique, and Brazil, among others), where they can provide legal advice to our clients on their most complex matters.
We provide our clients with a holistic approach, coordinating all matters and disputes that require work in Portuguese law, always offering the highest quality service for our clients in this country.
Our team’s in-depth knowledge allows us to offer services tailored to the needs of each client, in all types of matters in the different practice areas in which the firm operates: Corporate/M&A, Banking and Finance, Energy & Infrastructure, Employment, Real Estate, Private Equity, Tax and Regulatory.
From our offices in Portugal and Spain, we cover the entire Iberian Peninsula and build upon the synergies that arise in both countries to offer clients and potential clients comprehensive advice on their transactions and disputes.
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.
