Dispute Resolution: The Elite
Europe Guide 2024 : Portugal
Band 3
Contact number
+351 21 382 1200Chambers Review
Garrigues has a highly experienced team representing key clients in the insurance, banking, construction and energy sectors in a wide scope of litigation matters. It frequently acts for clients on corporate and commercial litigations, as well as IP infringement, unfair competition and product liability. The firm also acts on international arbitration mandates, including disputes relating to Portuguese infrastructure projects or failed M&A transactions. Clients benefit from the firm's extensive international offices, with branches spanning the Iberian peninsula and the Americas.
Work Highlights
- Garrigues assisted Haitong with a number of lawsuits in the finance sector following the collapse of Banco Espírito Santo.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team offers strong service levels with very good responsiveness. It is concerned with satisfying the client's needs."
"Garrigues demonstrates an excellent ability to approach complex and international cases."
"Its lawyers always find solutions to the various challenges that arise during matters."
"The team offers strong service levels with very good responsiveness. It is concerned with satisfying the client's needs."
"Garrigues demonstrates an excellent ability to approach complex and international cases."
"Its lawyers always find solutions to the various challenges that arise during matters."
Notable Practitioners
Miguel Azevedo represents both domestic and international clients in banking, commercial and corporate litigations. He also acts on administrative proceedings, with further activity on ICC arbitrations.
João Duarte de Sousa heads the team and plays a key role in many of the firm's varied litigation and arbitration matters. He advises clients on commercial and corporate litigations, in addition to assisting with competition claims.
"He stands out for his work quality and vast experience."
"He has many years of experience and provides us with exceptional legal advice."