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SRS Legal

Corporate/M&A: The Elite

Europe Guide 2026 : Portugal


SRS Legal

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About

Provided by SRS Legal

The SRS M&A team comprises a diverse group of lawyers with extensive international and domestic Portuguese experience whether acting for international clients effecting acquisitions in Portugal or Lusophone countries, or acting for Portuguese clients effecting acquisitions in Portugal and internationally. The team has been involved in M&A transactions of every nature, from mergers, acquisitions and de-mergers to privatizations and restructurings.

Our sectorial focus and integrated approach to work allows knowledge and expertise to be shared across the team for the benefit of our clients.

Our team has experience advising on M&A transactions of every size and complexity, and in recent years has been particularly active not only in the context of strategics but also in the context of Private Equity, Startups and Venture Capital.

The lawyers in the team also have extensive experience in the context of acquisition finance and corporate finance generally, as well as advising on relevant security packages for transactions.

Clients (21)

  • ActiveCap Capital Partners
  • Volkswagen Autoeuropa
  • Automaise
  • BBDO Portugal (Omnicom Group)
  • Bekafinance
  • Bizay / 360 imprimir
  • Dekra Group
  • ECS Capital
  • Finançor
  • Grupo Amorim
  • Grupo Hermes
  • Iberis Capital
  • Índico Capital Partners
  • J.P. Sá Couto, S.A.
  • Oxy Capital
  • Parpública
  • Repsol
  • Respol – Resinas, S.A.
  • Rubis Energia Portugal
  • Core Capital
  • Dia Portugal

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A: The Elite - Portugal

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

SRS Legal boasts cross-sector expertise with strong capabilities in retail and technology. The law firm offers assistance to financial entities and industrial clients with the full range of M&A, being additionally able to handle bidding processes. The team regularly handles mandates involving African or other European jurisdictions and is well-placed to assist foreign investors with their activity in Portugal.

Work Highlights

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  • SRS Legal advised Bridges Fund Management on the sale of VivaGym Group to Providence Equity Partners, valued at EUR200 million.

Strengths

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  • SRS Legal offers a unique combination of legal rigour and operational agility.

    Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondentEurope
  • The firm's advice ensures secure, compliant and well-documented transactions.

    Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondentEurope
  • SRS Legal stands out for the speed in responding to our needs, its depth of knowledge in all relevant areas, its sound judgement and unique client treatment.

    Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondentEurope
  • SRS Legal is distinguished for its expertise in M&A transactions and corporate matters, its pragmatic approach and responsiveness.

    Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Gustavo Ordonhas Oliveira
    Band 4Gustavo Ordonhas Oliveira

    Gustavo Ordonhas Oliveira

    Gustavo Ordonhas Oliveira acts on privatisations, reorganisations and investments. He is also well-placed to advise shareholders on a variety of share deals.

    • Gustavo Ordonhas Oliveira offers not only deep knowledge of the law but also its applications across various transactions.

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Ranked Individuals at SRS Legal (1)

Portugal

Members

Provided by SRS Legal

  • Octávio Castelo Paulo

    Head of Department

  • Maria Paula Milheirão

  • Raquel Cuba Martins

  • Marco Silva Garrinhas

  • Solange Fernandes

  • Andreia Rodrigues Lopes

  • Nuno Miguel Prata

  • Paulo Bandeira

  • Lis D'Alessi Cisz

  • Anabela Gonçalves Ferreira

  • Galina Bastieieva

  • Clara Andrade Coelho

  • Daniel Macedo Ferreira

  • Gonçalo Mimoso

  • Joana Ferreira Gonçalves

  • Miguel Pereira Bonifácio

  • Rogério Tavares

  • Dulce Franco

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