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Dispute Resolution: The Elite

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Our litigation and arbitration team focuses on complex, value-added cases.


We support our clients in the settlement of their disputes in a preventive manner, by negotiations or through the courts, working in accordance with their goals as well as managing the associated risks and opportunities.


We have a multidisciplinary team with vast experience and a consistent track record, dedicated to this complex and innovative activity. This team has extensive knowledge of the courts and ensures high levels of specialisation in the main economic sectors, areas of law and forms of dispute resolution.


Lex Mundi and privileged relationships with other reputed law firms allow us to follow up any international litigation, coordinating or forming part of multi-jurisdictional litigation teams. 



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Dispute Resolution: The Elite - Portugal

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What the Team is Known For

Morais Leitão is an elite Portuguese powerhouse covering the full range of corporate, financial and commercial litigation. The firm is active in varied disputes arising for clients in the banking, telecommunications and pharmaceutical sectors. It handles commercial arbitration relating to post-M&A disputes or failed construction contracts, including standout ICC cases that have a key link to lusophone jurisdictions.

Work Highlights

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  • Morais Leitão advised Gold Reserve on a USD1 billion arbitral award enforcement rendered against Venezuela.

Strengths

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It holds a multidisciplinary team with complementary points of view.

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The firm has a very solid technical knowledge and extensive experience. Its team is comprised of intelligent, dedicated and sensible lawyers.

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Morais Leitão offers an in-depth knowledge of issues, responsiveness and assertiveness as well as solution-finding skills.

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The team at Morais Leitão provides quick responses and the flexibility in adapting its communication. The team has a high technical competence.

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Morais Leitão shows proactivity in its client approach by discussing and improving strategies and arguments, while also demonstrating the ability to meet all deadlines.

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Notable Practitioners

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António Pinto Leite
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António Pinto Leite
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Senior Statespeople
António Pinto Leite is well recognised among market commentators for his experience acting as both counsel and arbitrator in international arbitrations.

António Pinto Leite is an excellent strategist and negotiator.

It was impressive when we saw his creativity and knowledge. He is a lawyer who is very knowledgeable, experienced and who brings solutions.

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Francisco Cortez
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Francisco Cortez
Head of Dispute Resolution
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Francisco Cortez remains one of the leading figures in the Portuguese market, frequently advising clients on high-value litigations. He has experience defending corporates in class actions, with further activity in commercial cases.

He is undoubtedly one of the top litigation lawyers in Portugal. When it comes to complex litigation, he is the right lawyer.

Francisco Cortez is an excellent lawyer who demonstrates solid technical consistency. He transmits an enormous confidence and security, no matter how complex the matters may be.

Francisco Cortez is a brilliant lawyer at resolving matters, leading teams, and understanding and defending his clients. He is very intelligent and assertive in the way he conducts the cases.

Francisco Cortez is a very complete and well-prepared lawyer.

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Filipe Vaz Pinto
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Filipe Vaz Pinto
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Band 2
Filipe Vaz Pinto is well versed in commercial arbitrations, including those under ICC rules. He is also well placed to advise clients on energy and construction arbitrations.

Filipe Vaz Pinto possesses in-depth technical skills and an exemplary analytical capacity in the resolution of issues.

Filipe Vaz Pinto is very meticulous and he has a good analysis of cases.

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Sofia Vaz Sampaio
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Sofia Vaz Sampaio
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Band 6

Sofia Vaz Sampaio is well placed to assist clients with contentious proceedings, including both litigation and arbitration. She handles class actions and can represent clients in competition-related disputes.

Sofia Vaz Sampaio is a lawyer who is always very alert and present. She dives deep into the matters she handles.

Sofia Vaz Sampaio is an excellent, technically competent lawyer who thoroughly analyses matters in detail. She ensures a high-quality work and unmatched responsiveness.

She is an experienced and knowledgeable lawyer. She has an excellent ability to reason and understands issues and their implications.

She communicates well with clients and has the capacity to present recommendations and risks.

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Ranked Lawyers at
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António Pinto Leite
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António Pinto Leite
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Senior Statespeople
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Francisco Cortez
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Francisco Cortez
Head of Dispute Resolution
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Band 1
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Filipe Vaz Pinto
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Filipe Vaz Pinto
Head of Dispute Resolution
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Band 2
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Sofia Vaz Sampaio
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Sofia Vaz Sampaio
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António Pinto Leite
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António Pinto Leite
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Filipe Vaz Pinto
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Filipe Vaz Pinto
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Members

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Filipe Vaz Pinto

Filipe Vaz Pinto

Head of Department

Francisco Cortez

Francisco Cortez

Head of Department