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Linklaters

Dispute Resolution

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Linklaters

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Linklaters offer a first-class dispute resolution service, including litigation and arbitration. We have a reputation for achieving both litigation and arbitration successes and have specialist expertise and experience in handling the most sensitive and complex cases.

Our clients are national and international companies and financial institutions. They benefit from our long experience of complex arbitration and litigation proceedings, as well as our ability to provide advice within the tightest deadlines.

In Lisbon, our dispute resolution group attracts both international and national high profile civil and commercial work. The dispute resolution group works closely with other special practice groups whose combined expertise provides the client with the best advice possible.

By advising a wide range of entities, both public and private, Linklaters is capable of understanding the different perspectives that can occur during a litigation, as well as identify and resolve the various issues that come up. Clients rely on our commitment and innovative thinking in their most complex cases.

Our vast knowledge in commercial litigation, restructurings and insolvencies administrative law and public procurement and arbitration proceedings in any of these areas, including commercial contracts, public procurement and concessions, allow us to offer a market leading response in pre-litigation situations as well.

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What the Team is Known For
Linklaters has a wide-ranging practice covering a variety of civil and public law disputes. The firm is well placed to advise on highly complex multi-jurisdictional disputes in the banking sector as well as administrative law proceedings. This elite department has further experience representing clients against the Portuguese state. Its client list comprises key market players from the financial, health and public sectors. The team is also well adept at assisting with arbitration proceedings, as well as compensation claims, patent infringements and breach of commercial agreements.

Work Highlights

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  • Linklaters represented SGHL in arbitration proceedings against the Portuguese state in regard to issues that arose during the company's management of the Beatriz Ângelo Hospital in Loures.

Strengths

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  • They stand out for their technical quality, creativity and ability to handle large complexity. Linklaters has a highly coordinated team who always deliver on time and are technically flawless.

    Dispute Resolution respondentEurope
  • Linklaters stands out for its quality and efficiency. The team of professionals has a robust track record in complex and sophisticated cases, bringing technical and strategic security.

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  • Linklaters provides knowledge and experience, as well as a very pragmatic and sensible approach to matters.

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  • Linklaters offers an experienced, knowledgeable and multidisciplinary team who are always available.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Nuno Ferreira Lousa
    Band 1Nuno Ferreira Lousa

    Nuno Ferreira Lousa

    Nuno Ferreira Lousa represents clients in the banking and pharmaceutical sectors in various administrative and civil law cases. He also acts for public sector bodies in arbitration proceedings.

    • Nuno Ferreira Lousa is one of the best lawyers of his generation.

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  • Band 1Ricardo Guimarães
    Band 1Ricardo Guimarães

    Ricardo Guimarães

    Ricardo Guimarães holds a strong market reputation and is well placed to assist with a variety of administrative and civil law disputes. He frequently represents clients in compensation claims, commercial litigation and arbitration. He is also experienced in assisting clients with class actions.

    • Ricardo Guimarães is exceptional. He combines technical quality with teamwork and humility.

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    • Ricardo Guimarães is a very hard-working and brilliant lawyer. He is quick, very intelligent and has the answers at the tip of his tongue.

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    • Ricardo Guimarães offers deep sector knowledge, a high level of technical expertise, a strong ability to discuss topics and a constant monitoring of cases.

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  • Band 6Raquel Galvão Silva
    Band 6Raquel Galvão Silva

    Raquel Galvão Silva

    Raquel Galvão Silva plays a supporting role in major litigation conducted on behalf of clients in the banking, life sciences and energy sectors. She also has experience assisting with domestic arbitration proceedings.

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