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Garrigues

Dispute Resolution: The Elite

Europe Guide 2026 : Portugal

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Garrigues

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Dispute Resolution: The Elite - Portugal

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Garrigues has a highly experienced team representing key clients in the insurance, banking, construction and energy sectors in a wide scope of litigation. It frequently acts for clients on corporate and commercial litigation, 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.

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Work Highlights

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  • Garrigues represented Njord Partners in multiple litigation proceedings against a construction group to recover a EUR53 million debt connected to a restructured loan.

Strengths

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  • Garrigues offers accuracy and detailed analysis. The firm protects and defends the client's interests deeply.

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  • Garrigues's team are available, proactive, cordial and have in-depth knowledge of the matters in question.

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  • We are very well served by Garrigues. Their response and delivery times as well as the quality of responses are very positive.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Miguel Azevedo
    Miguel Azevedo

    Miguel Azevedo

    Miguel Azevedo represents both domestic and international clients in banking, commercial and corporate litigation. He also acts in administrative proceedings, with further activity in ICC arbitrations.

    • Miguel Azevedo offers great service to his clients.

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  • João Duarte de Sousa
    João Duarte de Sousa

    João Duarte de Sousa

    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 litigation, in addition to assisting with competition and administrative claims.

    • João Duarte de Sousa offers expertise and responsiveness in the handling of the case.

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    • We are very satisfied with his expertise, service and kindness.

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