Europe Guide 2026 : Portugal
Ranked Individuals
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SÉRVULO´s vast experience in company insolvencies and restructuring procedures, particularly in judicial liquidation of credit institutions and financial companies, grants its clients a specialised and transversal legal assistance in all relevant legal areas, notably Litigation, Finance, Corporate and M&A, Real Estate, Employment Law and Tax.
Moreover, SÉRVULO closely and continuously follows legislative and economic changes that impact the framework of restructuring and insolvency. To this end, SÉRVULO monitors Portugal´s Economic Recovery Plan for 2020/2030, which may constitute a restructuring opportunity for several companies, preventing eventual mass insolvencies scenarios.
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Sérvulo & Associados has a renowned insolvency department providing litigation and liquidation advice to clients. It offers a strong bench of noted practitioners who advise both creditors and indebted financial institutions as well as companies from the transportation and construction sectors. The team also assists with special revitalisation proceedings, credit claims and restructuring plans.
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Sérvulo & Associados represented TAP in the insolvency proceedings of SPdH - Serviços Portugueses de Handling.
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Sérvulo & Associados provides very solid technical knowledge and a team of experienced lawyers.
Sérvulo & Associados stands out for its high level of technical expertise. The team has strong liaison skills with public entities and operates with rigour, discretion and efficiency.
Sérvulo & Associados offers knowledge of insolvency issues, a collaborative spirit and availability.
Sérvulo & Associados' strength is its know-how.
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Mafalda Ferreira Santos assists clients with contentious matters within insolvency, including pre-litigation and litigation proceedings, as well as revitalisation proceedings and credit claims.
Mafalda Ferreira Santos is an excellent lawyer, with in-depth legal knowledge and strategic vision.
Mafalda Ferreira Santos is very accessible, practical and objective.
Manuel Magalhães has a broad practice that takes in large liquidation proceedings, credit claims, clawback disputes and insolvency liability litigation. He often advises banks and real estate clients.
Manuel Magalhães understands clients' needs perfectly and has an excellent ability to respond to them.
Manuel Magalhães is an excellent professional with an unparalleled depth of knowledge. He provides accurate and assertive answers.
Manuel Magalhães stands out for his analytical skills, clear communication and constant availability.
Manuel Magalhães demonstrates a strong understanding of the legal and regulatory framework and is able to effectively combine technical aspects with the client's practical needs.
Maria José Lourenço specialises in pre-insolvency and insolvency matters. She further assists clients with recovery proceedings.
Maria José Lourenço is an excellent lawyer, with in-depth legal knowledge.
Head of Restructuring/Insolvency
Head of Restructuring/Insolvency
Restructuring/Insolvency
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João Saúde
António Teles
Barona Francisco
Thibaut Trocado Sofia
Boavida Salavessa Francisco
Maria José Lourenço
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