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Abreu Advogados

Dispute Resolution: The Elite

Europe Guide 2026 : Portugal


Abreu Advogados

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About

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The litigation and arbitration team at Abreu Advogados seeks to find effective solutions for its Clients in litigation situations, whether at the pre-litigation stage, during juridicial litigation proceedings or through alternative dispute resolution means, such as arbitration.

Our team is focused on the judicial and extrajudicial follow-up of national and multinational companies and combines prevention with the resolution of disputes, thus reducing any damage that they may bring to the Client’s business.

Our multidisciplinary team of lawyers dedicated to litigation and arbitration ensures legal advice in the different jurisdictions where we are present and has accumulated various strategic successes in complex litigation, particularly related to the following services:

  • Pre-litigation advice and risk analysis of legal proceedings;

  • Assistance in disputes submitted to Portuguese courts, including requests for protective measures, in civil, commercial and corporate, family and inheritance litigation;

  • The following of cases in terms of the different levels of appeal admissible.

  • Advice and representation of Clients in domestic and international arbitrations, both with national and international Arbitration Centres (such as the ICC) and ad hoc

  • Advice and representation of Clients in procedures involving mediation, conciliation and other forms of alternative conflict resolution.

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Dispute Resolution: The Elite - Portugal

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Abreu Advogados offers a strong team that handles all manner of commercial and civil litigation including damage and liability claims, debt recovery and unfair competition matters. The lawyers offer further expertise in international arbitration. The client roster includes household names in the energy and sports sectors. The team additionally represents companies in a wide range of industries including real estate, healthcare and banking.

Work Highlights

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  • Abreu Advogados represented HTA Helicópteros in a liability claim following a helicopter crash in the Douro river.

Strengths

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  • The firm has a coherent team of professionals who demonstrate expert knowledge.

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  • Abreu Advogados' lawyers are available, dedicated and provide excellent service.

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  • Abreu Advogados are pragmatic and offer good expertise and understanding of complex matters.

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  • The team's service levels and responsiveness are extremely high as the lawyers are extremely dedicated to their work.

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  • They know our business and the law, and are very receptive to the client's needs.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Teresa Anselmo Vaz
    Band 3Teresa Anselmo Vaz

    Teresa Anselmo Vaz

    Teresa Anselmo Vaz demonstrates experience representing clients in corporate litigation and arbitration proceedings. She frequently acts in liability claims.

    • Teresa Anselmo Vaz is an excellent lawyer. She is attentive to the client's needs and provides a high-quality service.

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  • Band 4Alexandra Nascimento Correia
    Band 4Alexandra Nascimento Correia

    Alexandra Nascimento Correia

    Alexandra Nascimento Correia assists with a variety of disputes in the banking and corporate sectors. She has further experience in arbitration proceedings.

  • Band 6Gonçalo Malheiro
    Band 6Gonçalo Malheiro

    Gonçalo Malheiro

    Gonçalo Malheiro is noted for his experience advising clients from a broad range of sectors on civil and commercial disputes, including arbitration proceedings.

    • Gonçalo Malheiro knows the law, is reliable and feels like an extension of our in-house team.

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    • He has good expertise and always understands our needs.

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  • Band 6João Marques de Almeida
    Band 6João Marques de Almeida

    João Marques de Almeida

    João Marques de Almeida advises on varied commercial cases, including corporate and insurance disputes. He is also well placed to assist with debt recovery claims.

    • João Marques de Almeida is a very smart, reactive and astute lawyer.

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