Chambers Review
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Dispute Resolution: The Elite - 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.
Strengths
SRS Legal are fast and effective.
The firm demonstrates an excellent ability to handle complex and sophisticated issues, presenting rigorous analyses, well-structured solutions and a consistent strategic approach.
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.
SRS Legal has a strong and very determined team of lawyers.
SRS Legal offers technical competence, rigour and availability. The team are friendly and understand the client's point of view.
Work Highlights
SRS Legal represented several international investment funds in a lawsuit against former Banco Espírito Santo and other parties associated with the bank.
Notable practitioners
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.
José Carlos Soares Machado is a very solid and reliable lawyer.