"When you talk about a great arbitrator, you think of Judice"

"Sources note his high profile in arbitration"

"maintains his top reputation in the field, with interviewees noting that he is an outstanding lawyer"

"Sources note that he is "organised," adding that he "looks at every detail" and praising his good strategy and skills"

"Clients praise his expertise and dedication, noting that his technical skills are outstanding."

"Sources note his high profile"

"One source states: He's one of the most brilliant individuals I've met."

"Sources describe him as "excellent," highlighting his extensive experience. "

"He has been active of late in matters related to money laundering and corruption."

"His reputation as a top-class M&A lawyer"

"Sources says that he is pragmatic in his approach to clients."

"Sources highlight his international experience as a key strength."

"Sources highlight his great business acumen, describing him as an excellent M&A lawyer."

"Sources additionally appreciate that he is efficient and prioritises clients' interests."

"Sources highlight her abilities in transactional matters, and she is additionally adept at handling regulatory issues."

"Clients praise his pragmatic approach to complex matters." He regularly handles matters concerning lusophone Africa."

"She is described as skilled in the area of energy by clients."

"Interviewees commend his provision of clear and consistent advice."

"Clients appreciate that she is very hard-working and pragmatic in her approach to problems."

"He provides advice on corporate tax cases, M&A transactions and tax matters related to corporate restructurings."

"Head of tax, he earns great respect and admiration from clients for his expertise in tax matters, while further sources commend him as a fantastic tax lawyer."

"Interviewees praise her as a proactive, detail-oriented problem-solver. She regularly represents major Portuguese and international clients in tax disputes."

"Recognised for his work in both domestic and international taxation matters, advising ultra high net worth individuals and companies in sectors including financial services and real estate."

"One source states: "I would recommend him without any hesitation. He is knowledgeable, experienced and practical."

"He is described as a "knowledgeable lawyer" and clients appreciate his understanding of their business."

"Sources highlight his technical knowledge, effectiveness and client service, adding: He is an amazing negotiator and problem solver."

"Clients note his skill in co-ordinating cross-departmental teams and praise his technical skills and commercial awareness."

"One interviewee highlights her legal knowledge and excellent soft skills, while another praises her reputation in the market and her attention to detail."

"Sources report: He is thoughtful, hard-working and creative."

"He is active in securitisation matters and is able to assist with English law aspects, owing to his dual-qualification in Portugal and the UK."

"An innovative and highly knowledgeable figure in the market, he receives regular mandates from international clients across a wide range of industries, including the food and beverage industry."

"He is praised by a client as an extremely bright person; he understands what's important for the company very quickly."

"Respected for being very commercial and very focused on the clients, he provides innovative solutions supported by his up-to-date knowledge of tax laws and regulations."

"He is valued by clients for his solid technical skills, flexibility and availability. With a focus on construction and infrastructure projects, he has a deep knowledge of public and administrative law."

"He is a hard-working and skilled practitioner in corporate and M&A transactions. Active in Portugal and foreign jurisdictions, he focuses on exports and international trade with particular expertise in maritime law."

"He has a solid profile in the Portuguese market and regularly advises on cross-border transactions, including in matters involving Brazil, Angola and Mozambique."

"He is specialises in private equity aspects of M&A transactions, advising clients in sectors such as transport, energy, distribution and aviation. He is also skilled at handling privatisation matters."

"He has a broad range of expertise which spans the transport, infrastructure and construction sectors. He regularly assists with matters related to concessions."

"She is highly regarded by clients for her friendliness, the clarity with which she presents points of view and her total availability."

"With notable experience advising on concession agreements. One source describes him as client-oriented and a very good negotiator."

"He is recognised in the market for his activity in copyright. He acts on a range of issues such as literature, television and software, in addition to assisting clients with trade mark or patent proceedings."

"She is described as an experienced, practical and efficient practitioner and has notable experience in mandates concerning pharmaceutical patents."

"His varied activity includes advice on the areas of defence, transport and communications. He impresses clients with his knowledge, tact and openness to explore new approaches."

"He is recognised for his exceptional technical knowledge, availability and good ability to find alternative solutions."

"One interviewee enthuses: He's a very skilled lawyer who has in-depth knowledge."

"Sources note: Nuno has wide experience in all sectors of the economy and an excellent network, which provides him with the capacity to reach the target faster than others."

"Clients says that she knows every aspect of the law and jurisprudence and is able to apply that knowledge very quickly to the specific case. She has a lot of experience in this sector and is also a good negotiator."

"Clients report: He has great communication skills and can simplify his language, in addition to having strong technical knowledge."

"He is experienced in technology and telecommunications issues."

"He is increasingly active in contentious matters and deemed to have real ability by one market source."

"Client remarks: He thinks deeply about problems and questions all aspects of each issue. His natural curiosity allows him to find the best solution for his client."

"He is experienced in non-contentious mandates, and is particularly well known for social security issues."

"He is widely regarded to be a great lawyer by market sources, who further highlight his availability and in-depth knowledge of employment law."

"Clients appreciate his negotiation skills and that he is technically knowledgeable, has an objective approach and is clear in his presentation of the risks and benefits to each solution, which allows us to make grounded and well-informed decisions."

"Sources praise his strong negotiation skills and very assertive, strategic approach."

"He is recognised for his experience in aircraft financing transactions and for his involvement in operations linked to M&A and corporate law."

"He is very clear and concise in his instructions, says one client, adding: He makes sure that everything is done within the required timeframe and is proactive in coming back to us."

"A client commends her ability to combine professional skills with social and relationship skills."

"is recognized as "a star lawyer in Portugal" and an experienced counsel and impressive arbitrator"

"He works very hard with no stone left unturned."

"He is identified as a force of nature and someone you can trust and rely on."

"Feedback identifies him as "very experienced, with a solid knowledge of procedural and substantive law which makes him a very good litigator."

"One source describes him as prudent, consistent and vigorous."

"Sources rate that he works very hard with no stone left unturned."

"Sources praise his approach for factoring knowledge, commitment and rapid response times."

"He is competent, creative and shows strong technical capacity allied with a human dimension."

"He handles criminal cases involving banking and financial institutions."

"He is highly regarded for cross-border operations and investments as the head of the international projects team."

"He's very experienced, always available and has demonstrated very good legal skills and outstanding negotiation capability."

"Diogo Perestrelo is noted as "a reference in corporate work and a good, reliable lawyer."

"He brings corporate expertise to matters in the energy sector and is recognized for his international practice, often working on operations in Africa."

"She is "proactive and reliable" and "very business driven and easy to work with."

"He is a great lawyer, extremely intelligent and a relevant player in the competition law market."

"Sara Estima Martins is an excellent professional, keen and sharp."

"João Magalhães Ramalho focuses on tax and international trade, as well as the tax elements of real estate transactions."

"Nuno da Cunha Barnabé is viewed by clients as "very organized and dedicated," and someone who "goes very deep into the analysis of the problems."

"She is one of the best tax lawyers in the country. She has full control of tax matters and all related issues."

"He handles everyday tax issues for clients as well as more complex tax litigation matters and international corporate transactions."

"He is praised for providing "very sound and responsive advice, in touch with the way things operate in Portugal."

"He is good at finding the middle ground, he's easy to work with and a clear communicator."

"Pedro Sáragga Leal is recognized by fellow practitioners as an extensively experienced lawyer in the Portuguese market. His expertise encapsulates many areas within the real estate sector."

"He is one of the best in retail."

"She is held in high regard by sources for her level of activity in the real estate space."

"He has extensive experience in capital markets and in particular single out his skill in debt transactions."

"He is well versed in securitization transactions and is credited for his great knowledge of recent trends and the specificities of derivatives."

"He is an undisputedly great labour lawyer with wide experience and dedication."

"He is an excellent lawyer with a consolidated economic and fiscal base and strong capability to understand client needs."

"He is very committed to clients and known to be effective and a fantastic tax lawyer."

"He provides support in public law matters including on construction and infrastructure projects, public procurement and arbitration, with a lot of expertise."

"He has a special ability to find compromise and is a "knowledgeable" corporate lawyer."

"He has the capacity to negotiate based on his great creativity with solutions. In addition, he is always available and meets deadlines."

"Diogo Perestrelo focuses his practice mainly on M&A and private equity transactions, especially MBOs."

"Pedro Melo is highly regarded for his knowledge of construction activity in the public sector. He routinely advises on road infrastructure and transport projects."

"She is very hard-working, with a practical approach towards business issues."

"He is very well regarded within the market."

"Manuel Lopes Rocha regularly acts as arbitrator on pharmaceutical patent cases and remains a well-known figure in the Portuguese IP arena."

"She is an outstanding lawyer in her practice due to her experience and knowledge of all the problems that may arise."

"He is an expert in pharmaceutical cases and recognized in the Portuguese IP sphere."

"She is recognised for her skills in trade mark cases as well as her extensive experience in patent litigation, notably concerning the pharmaceutical industry."

"He is highly experienced, with a very pragmatic approach for troubleshooting. Furthermore, he is available 24/7."

"Tiago Duarte continues to be a well-reputed figure in the Portuguese public law arena for his professional and academic background."

"He is resilient and very skillful in outlining strategic action."

"She showed mastery of the topic and was able to provide good suggestions and a commercial understanding of the issues."

"He is always available and provided excellent and practical advice."

"He is very experienced - a good coordinator with a long track record in competition work."

"Manuel Lopes Rocha is highly respected by peers for his expertise in the field, particularly with regard to litigation and IP aspects of technology matters."

"He is a very good commercial lawyer. He immediately understands business needs and tries to find innovative legal avenues for those business issues and objectives."

"He retains an excellent reputation in the market. He is noted for his extensive experience and considerable strength in collective bargaining matters."

"He is a well-known lawyer with a wealth of experience in a range of employment law matters."

"He is permanently available and an open-minded person when we need to discuss and analyze."

"He provides a practical approach – that's very important – and he is very helpful in anticipating questions."

"He has the ability to take a commercial approach to any issues in order to find solutions that work from both a legal and commercial perspectives."

"He is "well regarded" by peers and praised by sources for his high expertise in the airline and aircraft fields."

"She is very efficient, provides very good support and is hands-on, with good expertise in urban planning."