Department profile
Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados

White-Collar Crime

Europe Guide 2026 : Portugal


Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados

Rankings

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

White-Collar Crime - Portugal

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Morais Leitão houses a top-tier team of professionals who are regularly active in sophisticated investigations and criminal proceedings. The team is sought out by private individuals and companies to assist with allegations of corruption, money laundering and embezzlement. Its skills also extend to the management of tax evasion, fraud and cybercrime claims.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Morais Leitão represented Novo Banco in criminal proceedings regarding suspected fraud and money laundering by a board member.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Morais Leitão has some of the most renowned professionals in Portugal in this area, with extensive forensic and academic experience, demonstrating a capacity to adopt robust and appropriate legal solutions within a short period of time after a request is made.

    White-Collar Crime respondentEurope
  • Morais Leitão provides constant availability, a multidisciplinary team and high-quality work.

    White-Collar Crime respondentEurope
  • Morais Leitão's team consistently demonstrates a high level of expertise and availability. It responds promptly to our requests, provides clear and practical advice and is proactive in anticipating our needs.

    White-Collar Crime respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

  • Star IndividualsRui Patrício
    Star IndividualsRui Patrício

    Rui Patrício

    Rui Patrício has a wealth of expertise in handling white-collar crime mandates and is recognised for the breadth of his criminal law practice. He assists clients with money laundering and fraud matters. His deep practice also covers corruption, embezzlement and tax evasion investigations.

    • Rui Patrício is a market-leading lawyer with a proven track record in the Portuguese legal market and extensive experience in research. It's a pleasure to work with him as he's knowledgeable about his approach and dedicated in his client service.

      White-Collar Crime respondentEurope
    • I consider Rui Patrício the most brilliant lawyer for criminal law.

      White-Collar Crime respondentEurope
  • Band 2Tiago Félix da Costa
    Band 2Tiago Félix da Costa

    Tiago Félix da Costa

    Tiago Félix da Costa draws upon his expertise in white-collar crime investigations to assist clients with money laundering, corruption and fraud claims.

    • Tiago Félix da Costa combines top-notch technical skills with excellent customer relations and high levels of responsiveness.

      White-Collar Crime respondentEurope
  • Associates to watchDavid Silva Ramalho
    Associates to watchDavid Silva Ramalho

    David Silva Ramalho

    David Silva Ramalho is a well-reputed lawyer who assists clients with a range of criminal mandates including cybercrime cases. He further advises on money laundering and fraud allegations.

    • David Silva Ramalho is assertive, knowledgeable and experienced.

      White-Collar Crime respondentEurope

Ranked Individuals at Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados (3)

Portugal

What success is built on

Chambers is the leading data and intelligence partner for the legal sector.

Explore thought leadership