Department profile
Sérvulo & Associados

Competition/European Law

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Sérvulo & Associados

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About

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The European and Competition Law department at SÉRVULO is equipped to handle all manner of issues relating to competition, the European Union and the healthcare sector, including laws relating to pharmaceutical and healthcare products.

Areas of specialisation:

  • Restrictive practices
  • Mergers
  • State aid
  • EU litigation
  • Internal market
  • Competition compliance
  • FDI and foreign subsidies

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Competition/European Law - Portugal

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Sérvulo & Associados is particularly active in state aid matters. The firm also assists clients with behavioural matters, as well as appeals against competition authority decisions and private enforcement actions. It additionally advises clients, including interested third parties, on merger control mandates.

Work Highlights

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  • Sérvulo & Associados represented Eurobic in class actions for damages following an alleged cartel.

Strengths

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  • Sérvulo ensures all the operations run smoothly, with no problems with anyone or the authority. The team gives us solid support.

    Competition/European Law respondentEurope
  • One of the key strengths that distinguishes Sérvulo is its deep understanding of complex economic principles and their practical application to competition matters.

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  • Sérvulo provides structured opinions and competence in its responses.

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  • The lawyers are very experienced, with extensive knowledge of the subjects and a very easy rapport.

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  • This is a very versatile team that is attentive to the specific needs of the client.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Miguel Gorjão-Henriques
    Band 2Miguel Gorjão-Henriques

    Miguel Gorjão-Henriques

    Miguel Gorjão-Henriques frequently represents clients in investigations into possible cartels and no-poach agreements, as well as in appeals against fines and private enforcement actions. He has further experience in state aid and European law mandates. He also assists third parties in objections to proposed mergers.

    • Miguel Gorjão-Henriques is an exceptional lawyer, with a professional sense far above average.

      Competition/European Law respondentEurope
    • He has extraordinary knowledge of competition law in Portugal and in Europe. When we speak to him we know that he is up to date with any new developments or decisions by the competition authority.

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  • Band 4Alberto Saavedra
    Band 4Alberto Saavedra

    Alberto Saavedra

    Alberto Saavedra is particularly noted for his ability to assist clients with state aid mandates. He has further experience in merger control filings and behavioural investigations.

    • Alberto Saavedra is highly skilled at integrating economic analysis into legal strategy, ensuring that our work is both rigorous and commercially relevant.

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