Dispute Resolution: The Elite
Global Guide 2024 : Portugal
Band 1
Contact number
+351 21 864 0000Chambers Review
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
- Linklaters assisted Lusitania with an appeal against the Portuguese Competition Authority in relation to a EUR20.5 million fine imposed in connection with anti-competitive practices.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The way they deal with complex problems denotes technical ability and in-depth knowledge of a wide variety of subjects."
"Linklaters has an excellent team of lawyers that are technically strong and very good."
"The team is focused, with attention to detail and wise strategic recommendations."
"The way they deal with complex problems denotes technical ability and in-depth knowledge of a wide variety of subjects."
"Linklaters has an excellent team of lawyers that are technically strong and very good."
"The team is focused, with attention to detail and wise strategic recommendations."
Notable Practitioners
Nuno Ferreira Lousa represents clients in the banking and pharmaceutical sector in various administrative and civil law cases. He also acts for public sector bodies on arbitration proceedings.
"He is the kind of professional you can trust completely in the way he diagnoses the problem, identifies the risks and points out possible ways of solving it."
"He is one of the most competent professionals I have ever worked with in a law firm. He is highly available with an uncommon degree of empathy for his clients."
"He is very knowledgeable, available and accessible."
"Nuno Ferreira Lousa does an excellent job in coordinating the processes."
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 and commercial litigation, with further experience assisting with class actions.
"He is attentive to the client and details with a solid technical knowledge that comforts me as a client."
"He is an excellent leader with good technical knowledge who knows how to advise very well."
Manuel de Abreu Castelo Branco is able to assist with commercial litigation matters, with further activity in defending clients in claims against the Portuguese Competition Authority.
"Manuel de Abreu Castelo Branco is a very competent professional who is always concerned about the client's satisfaction."
"He has a professional approach to problems and transmits absolute confidence to the client."