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Garrigues

Corporate/M&A: The Elite

Europe Guide 2026 : Portugal

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Garrigues

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Corporate/M&A: The Elite - Portugal

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Garrigues has a well-reputed team that handles an array of corporate matters for clients with activity in the pharmaceutical, manufacturing, renewable energy, 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 restructuring. It benefits from a strong international network, with offices in Europe, Latin America, China and North Africa.

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Work Highlights

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  • Garrigues advised Climate Asset Management on the acquisition of six subsidiaries of the Borges Group in a cross-border transaction valued at approximately EUR80 million.

Strengths

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  • Garrigues offers multidisciplinary experience and in-depth knowledge of various areas of law. It is able to assess risks in highly complex legal processes and define personalised solutions.

    Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondentEurope

  • Garrigues has extensive experience in the commercial and M&A areas, providing maximum effort and customer service. The team is goal-oriented and provides high-quality products.

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  • Garrigues offers an excellent service and it has a team that adjusts itself to the needs of the clients, with excellent level of knowledge and commitment.

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  • Garrigues provides clarity, objectivity and pragmatism to transactions, explaining more technical points in an accessible way and thus facilitating the client's decision-making.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Mário Lino Dias
    Mário Lino Dias

    Mário Lino Dias

    Mário Lino Dias has significant experience assisting clients with M&A transactions and joint venture deals. His expertise also covers disposal of assets.

    • Mário Lino Dias has long experience in M&A, with a sophisticated vision of the technical-legal environment and a business-oriented approach.

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  • Tomás Pessanha
    Tomás Pessanha

    Tomás Pessanha

    Tomás Pessanha remains active advising on domestic and multi-jurisdictional sale and buy-side mandates as well as on corporate reorganisations.

    • He has an above-average competence and a brilliant work capacity. He is instrumental in resolving complex issues and defending the client's interests.

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    • Tomás Pessanha is very involved with the client and has a passion for a job well done. He is very solid technically, providing solutions and managing complex situations.

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  • Susana Pimenta de Sousa
    Susana Pimenta de Sousa

    Susana Pimenta de Sousa

    Susana Pimenta de Sousa regularly assists clients with a variety of corporate mandates, including acquisitions and asset disposals.

    • Susana Pimenta de Sousa is very available. She does not complicate things, is practical, direct and accessible.

      Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondentEurope

    • She responds quickly and is very knowledgeable on all topics. She is an excellent professional.

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