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Linklaters

Corporate/M&A: The Elite

Global Guide 2026 : Portugal

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Corporate/M&A: The Elite - Portugal

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Linklaters boasts a strong bench of experienced team members handling the full spectrum of high-value and complex corporate mandates. The law firm's wide-ranging expertise includes acquisitions and share sales, across various industry sectors, including energy and banking. It also demonstrates capabilities in supporting clients in the insurance and real estate sectors, further assisting with corporate restructurings and joint ventures. The team has recommended capabilities in cross-border mandates.

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Work Highlights

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  • Linklaters advised OYAK in connection with the sale of exclusive control over Cimpor to TCC. The transaction was valued at approximately EUR480 million.

Strengths

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  • Linklaters has a strong ability to translate complex legal matters and present solutions that bring greater efficiency to intricate process.

    Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondentGlobal

  • Linklaters has a very experienced team that is focused on the client's goals.

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  • Linklaters offers hands-on service, high quality and speed to its clients.

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  • Its team has great capacity for context analysis and adaptation to complex processes, always available to find solutions and to think outside the box.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Marcos de Sousa Monteiro
    Marcos de Sousa Monteiro

    Marcos de Sousa Monteiro

    Marcos de Sousa Monteiro is well versed in a variety of corporate matters involving the insurance, banking and transportation sectors. He assists with acquisitions, mergers and divestments.

    • Marcos de Sousa Monteiro's support is irreproachable.

      Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondentGlobal

    • Marcos de Sousa Monteiro is super sophisticated, qualified, sensitive and respectful. He is a solution provider.

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  • Diogo Plantier Santos
    Diogo Plantier Santos

    Diogo Plantier Santos

    Diogo Plantier Santos frequently assists clients with sales, acquisitions and cross-border share deals. He further advises on joint ventures.

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  • António Soares
    António Soares

    António Soares

    António Soares is an experienced corporate and M&A adviser. He has experience acting for clients in the energy sector.
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  • Mariana Serra Baptista
    Mariana Serra Baptista

    Mariana Serra Baptista

    Mariana Serra Baptista is seen as a key team member and offers experience in share and asset acquisitions, corporate reorganisations and commercial agreements.

    • Mariana Serra Baptista is a very experienced professional. She has great technical knowledge and is focused on delivering quality work, with great proximity to the client.

      Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondentGlobal

    • Mariana is an excellent lawyer, with a lot of experience and strong and solid knowledge. I appreciate her ability to solve complex problems and the creativity to find solutions.

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