Awards & Rankings

"André Figueiredo leads much of the firm's key finance transactional work, including advice on the acquisition of NPL or REO portfolios. His knowledge covers syndicated financing, complex loan negotiations and regulatory banking issues."

"Bruno Ferreira is always enthusiastic about new challenges that can benefit his client's business."

"Gonçalo dos Reis Martins assists with commercial agreements between financial services sector companies and advises on related regulatory issues. He is also well placed to assist with the sale of NPLs and refinancings."

"João Dias Lopes is adept at advising clients in the banking and financial sectors on complex regulatory matters, including those relating to both new and existing investment funds and products."

"Pedro Siza Vieira demonstrates excellent capacity, leveraged by vast experience in the project finance sector."

"André Figueiredo has a talent for understanding his clients' businesses, which allows him to identify innovative solutions to complex problems and provide excellent service to his clients."

"Bruno Ferreira is excellent in every aspect, offering incredible service."

"Gonçalo dos Reis Martins represents clients in securitisation mandates. He has further experience in complex transactions that entail the securitisation of non-traditional assets. Gonçalo dos Reis Martins is both Portuguese and English law-qualified"

"Raquel Azevedo is a well-reputed partner who advises clients on a range of capital markets mandates, including the issuance of green bonds, the set-up of investment funds as well as regulatory capital markets matters."

"Alexandra Henriques is a rising star in Portuguese competition law, combining exceptional technical expertise with strategic acumen that underpins her growing leadership role in the practice.""

"Martim Valente is technically brilliant, clear and very pleasant to work with. His advice is practical and strategic, backed up by excellent commercial awareness and judgment."

"Ricardo Oliveira is a leading authority in Portuguese antitrust law and is widely recognised as a benchmark practitioner in the field. He has deep expertise and a distinguished track record."

"Rita Aleixo Gregório is an exceptional lawyer with a strong client-focused approach and outstanding legal reasoning abilities. She demonstrates excellent knowledge of Portuguese competition law."

"Bárbara Godinho Correia consistently delivers exceptional client service, demonstrating attentiveness and a proactive approach in addressing the client's needs."

"Diogo Perestrelo is highly sought after by clients who seek assistance with the negotiation of complex SPAs, demonstrating extensive experience in cross-border acquisitions."

"Duarte Schmidt Lino is frequently seen advising on both sales and acquisitions, with further experience in handling complex corporate restructurings"

"Tomás is an outstanding lawyer who combines a high level of technical proficiency with a rare capacity for both critical and creative legal thinking."

"João Marques Mendes is extremely knowledgeable about legal and business issues and can always express an opinion in a very confident way. He leads and guides his team well."

"Nuno Serrão Faria has an ability to understand the issues and to lead the company's response to achieve the desired results in the shortest possible time."

"Joaquim Shearman de Macedo maintains a leading position in the Portuguese insurance market. Operating out of Lisbon, he is regularly involved in contentious mandates, advising local companies and multinationals on disputes concerning damage insurance, as "

"Margarida Ferraz de Oliveira is noted for her expertise in assisting domestic and international insurers and insured parties in coverage and defence insurance disputes."

"Hugo Monteiro de Queirós has top-notch expertise, is well updated on all matters related to his practice and has a strong commercial and strategic vision."

"Vasco Granate has a strong understanding of the business combined with a high level of technical skill."

"Nuno Guedes Vaz represents clients in disputes arising from collective dismissal procedures and supports them with the implementation of new career models"

"Nuno Ferreira Morgado brings extensive expertise and leadership to complex employment-related matters. His strategic oversight and deep knowledge of Portuguese labor law are instrumental in guiding high stakes decisions."

"Pedro Rosa is a brilliant lawyer, with a strong practical sense and true understanding of the challenges facing his clients."

"Tiago Cortes is adept at handling restructurings, collective dismissals and disputes around terminations. He also handles employment benefit mandates."

"Pedro Rosa is a brilliant lawyer, with a strong practical sense and true understanding of the challenges facing his clients."

"What sets him apart is his exceptional ability to combine deep legal expertise with a strong understanding of the healthcare and social sectors."

"Eliana Bernardo assists pharmaceutical companies with market access, distribution and public procurement issues. She also advises on regulatory compliance in relation to health products."

"Carla Góis Coelho assists clients with environmental and consumer rights class actions as well as debt recovery litigation."

"Joaquim Shearman de Macedo is capable of handling varied mandates ranging from major cross-border banking disputes to high-profile cases involving breaches of intermediation agreements. He has further experience advising clients on BIT arbitration proceed"

"Nuno Líbano Monteiro offers an extensive legal background. He has great prestige and credibility and he is also very pragmatic."

"Pedro Caetano Nunes often assists with disputes arising within insolvency situations, with further experience defending clients in corporate control proceedings."

"Rita Samoreno Gomes is distinguished by her deep legal expertise and outstanding team management skills. Her proactive approach and strategic thinking ensure excellent results for her clients."

"Paulo Farinha Alves is highly experienced and savvy. He has a deep understanding of the enforcement landscape in Portugal, which translates into seasoned judgment to guide clients."

"Andreia Candeias Mousinho handles some of the most complex planning development mandates in PLMJ and works alongside prominent clients in the sector. She regularly acts on urban and rural planning matters. She offers further expertise on licensing procedu"

"Benedita Lacerda is very strong technically and has an unusual ability to simplify processes for the benefit of the client."

"Luís Moitinho de Almeida combines technical expertise, strategic vision, excellent communication and agility to offer a differentiated level of service that goes beyond the traditional."

"Micaela Giestas Salvador combines technical precision with a clear understanding of the commercial and strategic dimensions of urban development projects."

"Sofia Galvão provides state-of-the-art service in planning matters. She is efficient and always focused."

"Diogo Duarte Campos is undoubtedly one of the best public law lawyers in Portugal, especially in the area of ​​public procurement."

"Filipe Avides Moreira provides unparalleled support, knowledge and availability"

"Joana Brandão is an excellent professional with extensive experience and dedication to the client and the cause."

"José Pedro Anacoreta has a very integrative vision of what it means to be a lawyer. He possesses incredible sagacity and the ability to always see another solution."

"Raquel Freitas distinguishes herself through a combination of in-depth legal knowledge, solid practical experience, technical rigour, analytical skills and a strategic approach."

"Diogo Perestrelo acts for major global investors on the Portuguese parts of planned private equity investments."

"He is a very well-known lawyer with long and very significant experience in the Portuguese market."

"He combines legal rigour with commercial vision."

"Diogo Perestrelo has impressive expertise and knowledge of the field. He is excellent in terms of responsiveness, always aligned with what we want, and very hands-on in all aspects."

"Joana Brandão has very strong technical knowledge and provides a pragmatic approach to mandates."

"Maria Zagallo is frequently sought after by public and private clients for her expertise in energy, healthcare and transportation projects. Additionally, she is well equipped to represent clients in contentious mandates and the public law aspects of proje"

"Carla stands out for her extraordinary technical clarity and communication skills. She translates complex matters into practical, objective and applicable guidance within the business context."

"Diogo stands out for his strategic vision and ability to frame legal issues within a broader perspective. He demonstrates strong technical expertise, quick thinking and a result-oriented approach."

"Maria possesses unique expertise and experience in public contracts. Everyone wants to know her opinion as she is knowledgeable, practical, and thoughtful."

"She stands out for her quality of service, extensive knowledge, high availability, proactive solution seeking and complete client trust."

"Tiago Duarte maintains a highly relevant presence in the Portuguese public law market. He brings a unique experience that combines advocacy with academia and arbitration at the highest level."

"Francisco Lino Dias is highly intelligent, quick to grasp complex and delicate situations, has excellent legal training, anticipates problems and is creative in finding solutions."

"Ricardo Reigada Pereira is very strong in all areas. He is strong commercially and has a high level of sophistication."

"Joaquim Shearman de Macedo is adept at handling insolvency proceedings for investment funds. He also advises on the acquisition of distressed debt and restructuring procedures."

"Nuno Líbano Monteiro is one of the best insolvency and restructuring lawyers in Portugal."

"Ricardo Silva Pereira is noted for his expertise in assisting domestic and international clients across a wide range of restructuring and insolvency proceedings."

"Dinis is very strong technically, up to date with case law and market practice, and delivers complex advice in a direct and to the point style."

"Isaque Ramos is more than a tax law expert; he is a legal strategist with global vision and surgical precision."

"Ricardo is extremely sharp, available and has a helicopter vision that allows him to master and connect different legal and strategic areas."

"He is an exemplary member of the legal community. He oversees a team of experts who consistently respond to our needs."