General Business Law
Europe Guide 2024 : Porto
Band 2
Email address
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+351 21 030 88 30About
Provided by TELLES
GENERAL LAW FIRM
TELLES is a Portuguese law firm with global activity. From its offices, in Lisbon and Oporto, and through its partnerships with law firms established all over the world, the firm supports its corporate and private clients by delivering consistent legal advice for wide range of business issues.
Main Areas of Practice: Commercial, Corporate & M&A, Real Estate & Urban Planning, Tax, Litigation & Arbitration, Labour, European & Competition, Finance, Projects & Capital Markets, Administrative & Public Tenders, Credit Recovery, Insolvency, Corporate Recovery & Evictions, Intellectual Property, Maritime, Digital, Privacy & Cybersecurity, Energy & Environment.
TELLES has 20 partners and 110 lawyers shared by Lisbon and Oporto and 6 International Desks.
Chambers Review
TELLES has a well-respected and sizeable team with a strong presence in the Porto market. It stands out for its handling of corporate law topics, with additional notable strength in tax structuring mandates. It is a popular choice for local clients and multinational companies. Its skill set extends to work on insurance disputes and a broader range of commercial litigation and arbitration proceedings.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"TELLES has a very comprehensive and competent team in different areas. The team offers full attention to the client."
"TELLES has a very comprehensive and competent team in different areas. The team offers full attention to the client."
Notable Practitioners
Carlos Lucena is a hugely respected corporate lawyer who earns praise for his management of complex transactional mandates on behalf of funds and corporate clients.
"Carlos Lucena is a very competent professional with extensive experience."
André Navarro de Noronha heads the disputes practice at TELLES and handles a range of commercial and civil litigation. He often assists with shareholder disputes. He also advises on insurance disputes and contract breaches.
Miguel Torres often advises on the tax structuring of corporate transactions. He also acts for real estate holding companies on restructuring processes made in order to access tax incentives for SICAFIs. He additionally offers expertise in tax appeals.
Francisco Espregueira Mendes has a broad corporate and commercial practice that includes corporate restructurings, share acquisitions and sales.
"Francisco Espregueira Mendes is very knowledgeable. He is someone to ask for advice on difficult situations."
Ranked Lawyers at
TELLES
Porto
Members
Provided by TELLES
André Gonçalves
Cristina Ferreira
Fernando Pizarro Monteiro
Joana Telles de Abreu
João Luís Araújo
Leyre Prieto
Miguel Carvalho
Pedro Almeida e Sousa
Industries
Provided by TELLES
Aviation, Transports and Infrastructures
Culture and Education
Distribution and Retail
Energy and Natural Resources
Family-owned Businesses and Private Clients
Financial Institutions
Foundations and Associations
Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals
Hotels, Travel and Leisure
Industrials
Insurance and Pension Funds
Private Equity and Venture Capital
Public sector
Real Estate, Planning and Construction
Technology, Media and Telecommunications
Water and Waste Management