Corporate/M&A
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Garrigues has a well-reputed team that handles an array of corporate matters for clients with activity in the pharmaceutical, manufacturing, construction and financial services spaces, with additional activity in transactional work in the logistics sector. The law firm is adept at handling acquisitions, as well as corporate restructurings and private equity deals. It benefits from a strong international network, with offices in Europe, Latin America, China and North Africa.
Work Highlights
- Garrigues assisted Corticeira Amorim with the EUR49 million acquisition of a 50% stake of the Saci Group.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have deep knowledge of corporate issues and ability to research niche matters."
"The lawyers are able to find good solutions to defend their client's position."
"Garrigues' team is very skilled, knowledgeable and fully capable of supporting our company in very complex and sensitive subjects."
"They are very technical, which is very important in matters."
"Garrigues' team has extensive experience in dealing with complex international transactions."
"They have deep knowledge of corporate issues and ability to research niche matters."
"The lawyers are able to find good solutions to defend their client's position."
"Garrigues' team is very skilled, knowledgeable and fully capable of supporting our company in very complex and sensitive subjects."
"They are very technical, which is very important in matters."
"Garrigues' team has extensive experience in dealing with complex international transactions."
Notable Practitioners
Mário Lino Dias has significant experience assisting clients with M&A transactions and joint venture deals. His expertise also covers disposal of assets.
"He is a very good professional, manages the team very well and is able to provide good work."
Tomás Pessanha remains active advising on sale and buy-side mandates as well as on corporate reorganisations.
"He knows his clients very well which allows him to anticipate solutions."
"He has excellent knowledge, a fantastic attitude and formidable communication skills."
Susana Pimenta de Sousa regularly assists clients with a variety of corporate mandates, including acquisitions and asset disposals.
"I'd single out Susana's tranquility during complex projects and her provision of great solutions to the problem."
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Garrigues
Portugal