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Gómez-Acebo & Pombo

Corporate/M&A: The Elite

Europe Guide 2026 : Portugal


Gómez-Acebo & Pombo

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GA_Pis increasingly active in the distressed, hedge and private equity arena, representing US and UK-based funds launch or expand their Portuguese investment portfolios.

It is in this scenario that GA_P Portugal, an office characterised for its international approach, has succeeded advising its long-standing clients in the expansion of their activities in the Portuguese territory. That is the particular case of Ares Management, Tagerim Resort International, Talanx AG and Laureate Education.

Also, in relation to corporate and commercial advice, we continue to advise our long-standing clients and new clients in their day-to-day activities. Some of these clients include: Oman Oil Company; Laureate Education; SunPower Corporation (SPWR), Hermès, Endesa, Talanx, Grupo Alfa, Centerbridge, Banque PSA, Ares, Baupost, Bayer, Spectrum Brands, Suzlon, Energizer, Harley Davidson, WPD, Grupo Gransolar within others in an array of corporate and commercial matters.

Clients (16)

  • Talanx Infrastructure, Germany
  • PLENIUM PARTNERS / EKZ RENEWABLES AG, Spain and Switzerland
  • GvW Graf von Westphalen, Germany
  • VIKING RIVER CRUISES AG, Switzerland
  • DAK Americas (Alfa Group), Mexico
  • Smith Micro Software, Inc, USA
  • Advantage Smollan Limited, USA and South Africa
  • Laureate Education, USA
  • American Industrial Partners (AIP), USA
  • Endesa Energía, S.A., Portugal
  • Anticimex, Portugal
  • IVC - Evidensia
  • Stoneshield
  • Cubico Sustainable Investments
  • JZ International
  • Visma

Industries (23)

  • Financial Services
  • Banks
  • Chemicals
  • Energy
  • Health Care
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Education
  • Professional Services
  • Insurance
  • Automobile
  • Construction
  • Real Estate
  • Real Estate Finance
  • Retail
  • Media
  • Technology
  • Food & Drink Producers
  • Telecommunications
  • Transportation
  • Utilities
  • Travel & Leisure
  • Consumer Product Manufacturing
  • Industrial Engineering

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A: The Elite - Portugal

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Gómez-Acebo & Pombo is a compact, highly qualified team assisting international clients with investments in Portugal. The law firm handles a variety of transactional work and commercial agreements. The team acts for clients from a number of sectors including financial services and manufacturing, also advising on transactions in the sports and energy industries.

Work Highlights

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  • Gómez-Acebo & Pombo advised doValue on the sale of doValue Portugal to Albatris.

Strengths

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  • We value the firm's deep knowledge of the framework of the Portuguese market, allowing it to provide clear, practical and reliable advice.

    Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondentEurope
  • The firm has solid knowledge and it feels like its lawyers are a continuation of our team as they know how to balance risk while standing in the client's shoes and making a practical risk assessment.

    Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondentEurope
  • Gómez-Acebo & Pombo offers deep knowledge of the market, responsiveness, continuous guidance and availability to clients.

    Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Mafalda Barreto
    Band 3Mafalda Barreto

    Mafalda Barreto

    Mafalda Barreto is frequently seen assisting companies with their share and asset acquisitions, investments and commercial agreements.

    • Mafalda Barreto is always available and accessible, with a respected reputation in the market.

      Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondentEurope
    • Mafalda Barreto has deep knowledge not only of law but also of business. She has a strong commercial approach, is persuasive and possesses extensive knowledge of the local market.

      Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondentEurope
    • Mafalda Barreto is extremely experienced and knowledgeable of the sector. She handles transactions flawlessly.

      Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondentEurope
    • Mafalda Barreto is very commercial, has a lot of experience and is very good in negotiations.

      Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondentEurope
    • Mafalda is super helpful and she asessess the risks in a practical way.

      Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondentEurope

Ranked Individuals at Gómez-Acebo & Pombo (1)

Portugal

Members

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  • Filipe Santos Barata

  • Susana Morgado

  • Leonor Rocha

  • João Bento Cardoso

  • Matilde Menezes de Melo

  • João Teixeira da Silva

  • Mafalda Barreto

    Head of Department

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