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DLA Piper LLP

Dispute Resolution: The Elite

Europe Guide 2026 : Portugal

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DLA Piper LLP

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Dispute Resolution: The Elite - Portugal

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

DLA Piper advises a variety of domestic and international clients, notably within the banking, finance and transportation sectors. It has a strong arbitration practice, with key lawyers acting either as counsel or as arbitrator in international disputes relating to M&A transactions, construction contracts and the termination of distribution agreements. The firm also handles insurance disputes.

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Work Highlights

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  • DLA Piper assisted Caixa Geral de Depósitos with the insolvency proceedings of a Maltese debtor company before the Portuguese courts.

Strengths

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  • DLA Piper are diligent and have a focus on customer service and on clearly understanding the goals of the client.

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  • The availability of the DLA Piper team and the level of service provided are excellent.

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  • In the most complex topics, the firm always has a specialist available in order to ensure detailed advice.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Armindo Ribeiro Mendes
    Armindo Ribeiro Mendes

    Armindo Ribeiro Mendes

    Armindo Ribeiro Mendes maintains a reputation as a dominant figure in arbitration. He is appointed as chairman or co-arbitrator on international and domestic arbitration tribunals.
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  • Sofia Ribeiro Mendes
    Sofia Ribeiro Mendes

    Sofia Ribeiro Mendes

    Sofia Ribeiro Mendes represents clients from the automotive, real estate, construction and energy industries. She has experience in competition damages claims, construction arbitration and subrogated insurance claims.

    • Sofia Ribeiro Mendes is a pleasure to work with and she helps us achieves our goals.

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    • Sofia Ribeiro Mendes is an excellent lawyer who understands not only the legal aspects of the matter but also its financial and commercial dimensions. Her level of commitment is outstanding.

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  • Vanessa Antunes
    Vanessa Antunes

    Vanessa Antunes

    Vanessa Antunes advises on corporate and commercial litigation as well as insurance claims. She is particularly well versed in insolvency-related disputes. She is also well placed to assist with domestic arbitrations.

    • Vanessa Antunes stands out for her pragmatism and no-nonsense approach.

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