Dispute Resolution: The Elite - Portugal
What the team is known for
Sérvulo & Associados is an elite firm that offers comprehensive service in litigation and arbitration. It has acted for the insolvency estates of several Portuguese banks on cases brought by creditors. It assists banks, funds and public bodies with high-value debt recovery actions. The firm has experience in the defence of civil liability claims, including within the context of environmental disasters or medical malpractice. It advises major domestic clients with activity in various industry sectors, including natural resources, life sciences, real estate and sport.
Strengths
"Their ability to come up with innovative solutions that help us tackle the difficult constraints that we face on a daily basis is remarkable."
"It offers a very focused team with a capability of analysing all aspects of the issues brought to them."
"They have a deep knowledge of the subjects and provide quick answers."
Work highlights
Sérvulo & Associados assisted ANEPC with an arbitration relating to the termination of a supply contract.
Notable practitioners
Rui Medeiros is a well-reputed arbitrator. He is appointed co-arbitrator or chair in public law cases, including tax arbitrations. He also accepts appointments on commercial and private law cases. "He is a very sophisticated and renowned practitioner."
João Saúde has experience representing clients from the banking sector in insolvency-related disputes. He also handles commercial litigation, with further prowess in handling commercial and investment treaty arbitrations. "João Saúde is excellent and has great technical knowledge." "He is an exceedingly thoughtful and deliberate person."
Mafalda Ferreira Santos regularly advises on banking and real estate disputes, with the proven ability to assist with international matters. She has further experience in disputes regarding distribution agreements and product liability. "She has an outstanding capacity of diagnosing the situations, appraising the risks and identifying all possible solutions." "She has a great and profound knowledge of the matters and dedicates herself fully to them." "Mafalda Ferreira Santos has excellent communication skills and availability to clarify issues."
