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Dispute Resolution: The Elite - Portugal

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Band 3

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

Sérvulo & Associados has top lawyers who are very capable of handling complex and sophisticated matters.

Sérvulo & Associados has really excellent lawyers who are very knowledgeable, experienced and hard-working.

Sérvulo & Associados is extremely knowledgeable and very responsive.

Sérvulo & Associados excels at providing thoughtful, deliberate strategic planning, combined with a good dose of practicality.

Its team is extremely attentive and dedicated in pursuing the correct route for the matters.

Work Highlights

Sérvulo & Associados advised Red Tree Investments on the Portuguese aspects of a contractual dispute against Petróleos de Venezuela concerning payments owed under note and credit agreements entered into by the parties.

Notable practitioners

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.
 

I highlight the clarity in his presentation before third parties and his capacity of creating empathy with the other party to negotiate and settle disputes.

 

Joao Saúde is an excellent lawyer. He is knowledgeable and available.

 

Joao Saúde is a deep and thoughtful strategic thinker. He is very strong on his feet, emphatic and an articulate advocate.

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.

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 insolvency, distribution agreements and product liability.

 

Mafalda Ferreira Santos is pragmatic, experienced and practical.

 

Mafalda Ferreira Santos is helpful, responsive and has clear industry knowledge.

 

Mafalda Ferreira Santos is always there for her clients, with great solutions to their problems.

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João Saúde
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Mafalda Ferreira Santos
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Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators

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Rui Medeiros
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