
Dispute Resolution
Europe Guide 2026 : Portugal
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About
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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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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 respondentEuropeLinklaters 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.
Dispute Resolution respondentEuropeLinklaters provides knowledge and experience, as well as a very pragmatic and sensible approach to matters.
Dispute Resolution respondentEuropeLinklaters offers an experienced, knowledgeable and multidisciplinary team who are always available.
Dispute Resolution respondentEurope
Notable Practitioners
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Band 1 
Band 1 
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.
Dispute Resolution respondentEurope
Band 1 
Band 1 
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.
Dispute Resolution respondentEuropeRicardo Guimarães is a very hard-working and brilliant lawyer. He is quick, very intelligent and has the answers at the tip of his tongue.
Dispute Resolution respondentEuropeRicardo Guimarães offers deep sector knowledge, a high level of technical expertise, a strong ability to discuss topics and a constant monitoring of cases.
Dispute Resolution respondentEurope
Band 6 
Band 6 
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.
Ranked Individuals at Linklaters (3)
Members
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Sara Assis Ferreira

Carmina Campos Pina

Tatiana Lisboa Padrão

Carlota Freire

Belarmino Costa da Silva

Carolina Gomes

Lucas Costa Velho

Isabel Ferreira

José Gonçalves Pereira

Marta Martins da Costa

Ricardo Guimarães
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Raquel Galvão Silva
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Nuno Ferreira Lousa
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Linklaters has rankings in the following guides
Band 2 Europe 2026
Practice area: Dispute Resolution
Location: Luxembourg
View department profile for Europe 2026Band 2 Global 2026
Practice area: Dispute Resolution
Location: Global: Multi-Jurisdictional
View department profile for Global 2026Band 2 Global 2026
Practice area: Dispute Resolution
Location: Africa-wide
View department profile for Global 2026Band 4
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