Global Guide 2026 : Portugal
Ranked Individual
Provided by Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
GA_P is increasingly active in the distressed, hedge and private equity arena, representing US and UK-based funds launch or expand their Portuguese investment portfolios. In recent years, our corporate focus is to represent sophisticated clients undertaking complex deals.
It is in this scenario that GA_P Portugal, an office characterised for its international approach, has succeeded advising its long-standing clients on the expansion of their activities in the Portuguese territory, such as Ares Management, Anticimex and Talanx AG.
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: Hermès, Giorgio Armani, Calvin Klein, Prisa, Endesa, 500 Startups, Looping Group, Advantage Smollan Limited, Foresight Group, Talanx Infraestructure , Banque PSA within others in an array of corporate and commercial matters.
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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.
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Gómez-Acebo & Pombo advised doValue on the sale of doValue Portugal to Albatris.
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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.
We value the firm's deep knowledge of the framework of the Portuguese market, allowing it to provide clear, practical and reliable advice.
Gómez-Acebo & Pombo offers deep knowledge of the market, responsiveness, continuous guidance and availability to clients.
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Mafalda Barreto is frequently seen assisting companies with their share and asset acquisitions, investments and commercial agreements.
Mafalda Barreto is extremely experienced and knowledgeable of the sector. She handles transactions flawlessly.
Mafalda Barreto is always available and accessible, with a respected reputation in the market.
Mafalda is super helpful and she asessess the risks in a practical way.
Mafalda Barreto is very commercial, has a lot of experience and is very good in negotiations.
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
Provided by Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
Inês de Sousa Godinho
Miguel de Avillez Pereira
Luísa Carrilho da Graça
Filipe Santos Barata
Susana Morgado
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