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DLA Piper LLP

Competition/European Law

Europe Guide 2026 : Portugal

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DLA Piper LLP

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Competition/European Law - Portugal

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

DLA Piper exhibits notable activity in behavioural matters, including representing clients in investigations into possible cartels and no-poach agreements, and defending them in high profile follow-on damages actions. The firm offers further experience in merger clearance notifications, as well as assisting with competition law compliance mandates.

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Work Highlights

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  • DLA Piper advised Linden Capital Partners on merger control proceedings before the Portuguese Competition Authority.

Strengths

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  • DLA Piper demonstrates care in its detailed analysis and provides qualitatively superior recommendations.

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  • The department has demonstrated the ability to intervene quickly and clearly in complex matters.

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  • DLA Piper is knowledgeable about economic sectors, and has an entrepreneurial vision and strong advisory skills.

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  • DLA Piper has expertise from the EU and world practices combined with an understanding of the local content.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Miguel Mendes Pereira
    Miguel Mendes Pereira

    Miguel Mendes Pereira

    Miguel Mendes Pereira assists clients with a range of competition law matters, including advising on merger control filings and acting in investigations into alleged price fixing and no-poach agreements. He has further experience representing clients in damages actions. He also assists with competition compliance mandates.

    • Miguel Mendes Pereira is a knowledgeable, available, flexible and completely trustworthy lawyer.

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    • He is proactive, anticipates the next steps, and is experienced and accurate.

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