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SRS Legal

Dispute Resolution

Europe Guide 2026 : Portugal

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The Dispute Resolution team at SRS Legal comprises lawyers who are specialised in civil and commercial litigation, as well as arbitration, insolvencies and corporate restructuring.

The lawyers in the team have extensive experience in all areas of judicial dispute resolution (civil and commercial) and arbitration and provide legal assistance to both national and international clients in a large variety of sectors, including auto, aviation, commerce and services, consumer, financial markets, patents, pharmaceutical, and telecommunications.

Our approach to dispute resolution includes preventive legal advice, litigation risk assessment and negotiation.

We also aim to create the best network of partnerships, geographically extending the essence of our values and service.

Our associations allow us to have a presence in different markets, focusing specifically on the world’s main financial markets and the Lusophone world.

Clients (24)

  • Metlife
  • Techedge
  • Arrow Global Limited
  • Macdonald Resorts
  • Copernicus
  • Hoya
  • Ageas
  • OGMA
  • Sumol+Compal
  • Blueotter
  • Repsol
  • Galp
  • AIG
  • SGAL
  • Turismadeira/Fontana Hotels
  • Oceano Fresco, S.A.
  • Amorim Group
  • Blue & Green
  • Tokio Marine Kiln
  • Dia
  • EDP Renewables
  • Ibex Brokers
  • Glimarinv Capital
  • SOGRAPE

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Dispute Resolution - Portugal

What the Team is Known For

SRS Legal handles a diverse caseload consisting both of commercial and public law disputes, including several high-value cases. The firm advises on arbitration mandates relating to breaches of construction contracts, lease agreements and M&A contracts. It is well placed to advise clients from the construction, banking and real estate sectors. The firm's wider commercial litigation practice includes work on IP cases and claims arising under real estate contracts.

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Work Highlights

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  • SRS Legal represented several international investment funds in a lawsuit against former Banco Espírito Santo and other parties associated with the bank.

Strengths

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  • SRS Legal has a strong and very determined team of lawyers.

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  • SRS Legal offers technical competence, rigour and availability. The team are friendly and understand the client's point of view.

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  • The firm demonstrates a high quality of legal work, responsiveness and attention to detail. The lawyers have the ability to cooperate strategically across different languages, laws and countries.

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  • The firm demonstrates an excellent ability to handle complex and sophisticated issues, presenting rigorous analyses, well-structured solutions and a consistent strategic approach.

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  • SRS Legal are fast and effective.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • José Jácome
    José Jácome

    José Jácome

    José Jácome has a broad disputes practice that includes work on commercial and public law litigation and civil liability claims. He also has experience in consumer class actions, as well as real estate and construction-related disputes.

    • José Jácome is a really effective lawyer.

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  • José Carlos Soares Machado
    José Carlos Soares Machado

    José Carlos Soares Machado

    José Carlos Soares Machado possesses broad experience in construction, banking and investment-related disputes. He is also well placed to assist with enforcement proceedings.

    • José Carlos Soares Machado is a very solid and reliable lawyer.

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Ranked Individuals at SRS Legal (2)

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Members

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  • Maria Ana Cunha

  • Mafalda Rodrigues Branco

  • Pedro Pinto Melo

  • Rita Lynce de Faria

  • Regina Santos Pereira

  • Vasco Correia da Silva

  • Maria José Tavares

  • Carla Neves Matias

  • Sofia Lobão

  • Filipe Portela do Valle

  • Duarte Sousa Tenreiro

  • Ana Ribeiro da Costa

  • Joana Farrajota

  • Bernardo Castro Caldas

  • João Ramos de Freitas

  • Tiago Coder Meira

  • Natália Garcia Alves

  • Manuel De Almeida Ribeiro

  • Rita Pidwell

  • Galina Bastieieva

  • José Jácome

    Head of Department

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  • José Carlos Soares Machado

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