TELLES
Europe Guide 2025
About
Managing Partner: Francisco Espregueira Mendes
Number of partners: 27
Number of other fee-earners: ~ 120
Offices: Lisbon and Porto
International Offices: None – independent Portuguese firm with established international partnerships
Follow us on LinkedIn ( https://www.linkedin.com/company/telles/mycompany/?viewAsMember=true )
Founded in 1936, TELLES is an independent Portuguese law firm recognised for delivering clear, business-oriented legal advice across all major areas of law. With offices in Lisbon and Porto, the firm combines deep local knowledge with an international perspective, supporting clients of all sizes, from multinational groups and financial institutions to mid-sized companies, start-ups and private clients. TELLES is known for its technical precision, accessibility and pragmatic approach, providing advice that is both legally sound and strategically aligned with each client’s goals.
Internationalisation is a central element of TELLES’ identity. The firm maintains strong working relationships with leading law firms across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring its clients receive seamless and coordinated legal support wherever they operate.
TELLES is equally committed to innovation, technology and responsible business. The firm invests in digital transformation and knowledge management to promote efficiency, collaboration and security across its teams. Its ESG strategy reflects a genuine commitment to sustainability, ethics and inclusion, reinforced by transparent governance practices and meaningful community engagement. Through InovaTELLES, the firm also encourages innovation and entrepreneurship, supporting emerging businesses with practical and forward-looking legal advice.
TELLES provides comprehensive legal services across all key sectors and practice areas, supporting clients in their most complex and strategic matters. The firm’s multidisciplinary teams work collaboratively to address legal, regulatory and commercial challenges with precision and clarity. Combining deep market knowledge with an international outlook, TELLES delivers practical, business-oriented advice tailored to each client’s needs. The firm’s approach is defined by accessibility, technical excellence and a commitment to consistent, high-quality service.
- Business Recovery and Insolvency – Contact: Fernando Pizarro Monteiro
- Corporate, M&A and Private Equity – Contact: Francisco Espregueira Mendes
- Criminal Law, Misdemeanour and Compliance – Contact: Nuno Cardoso
- Digital, Privacy & Cybersecurity – Contact: Pedro Vidigal Monteiro
- Energy and Natural Resources – Contact: Ivone Rocha
- Environment and Climate Change – Contact: Ivone Rocha
- European Law and Competition – Contact: Leyre Prieto
- Family Companies and Corporate Governance - Contact: Carlos Lucena
- Finance and Capital Markets - Contact: Márcio Carreira Nobre
- Global Mobility and Visas – Contact: André Gonçalves
- Intellectual Property - Contact: Pedro Vidigal Monteiro
- Labour and Social Security - Contact: Gonçalo Pinto Ferreira
- Litigation and Arbitration - Contact: André Navarro Noronha
- Maritime Law and the Economy of the Sea - Contact: Francisco Espregueira Mendes
- Public Law and Urban Planning - Contact: Pedro Almeida e Sousa
- Real Estate and Construction – Contact: Miguel Nogueira Leite, Pedro Almeida e Sousa
- Sports Law – Contact: José Gomes Mendes
- Tax – Contact: Miguel Torres
Lisbon
Rua Castilho, N.º 20 - 4º
1250-069 Lisboa, Portugal
Telephone number: +351 21 030 88 30
Porto
Av. Marechal Gomes da Costa, 1131
4150-360 Porto, Portugal
Telephone number: +351 220 308800
E-mail: [email protected]
Ranked Offices
Provided by TELLES
- LisbonRua Castilho, 20 • 4º, Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal, 1250-069
- Web: www.telles.pt
- Tel: +351 21 030 88 30
- Fax: +351 21 030 88 39
TELLES rankings
Articles, highlights and press releases
29 items provided by TELLES
Sónia Gabriela Martins and Pedro Lousa Cabral have joined the TELLES’ team
TELLES strengthens its team with two new associates: Sónia Gabriela Martins joins the Public and Urban Planning practice, and Pedro Lousa Cabral joins the Environment & Climate Change and Energy & Natural Resources practices. Both bring strong expertise in public, energy, and env
TELLES advises on the sale of Clínicas Costa Maia to CoRe Capital
TELLES advised the Costa Maia Group on the sale of Clínicas Costa Maia, a leading national provider of physical medicine and rehabilitation, to a company owned by CoRe Capital and MoveClinics. The deal, led by Tomás Barbosa, reinforces MoveClinics’ national expansion and market presence.
Márcio Carreira Nobre analyses fund financing instruments
Márcio Carreira Nobre, partner and head of Finance and Capital Markets at TELLES, authored the article “Fund Finance: A Sea of Opportunities in Portugal” in FundsPeople, analysing fund financing mechanisms and their potential to enhance capital efficiency and create opportunities for market players.
Ivone Rocha was the keynote speaker at the ESG Braga 2025 Conference
Ivone Rocha, partner at TELLES, was a keynote speaker at the “ESG Braga 2025 Conference”, addressing the integration of ESG principles into long-term corporate strategy and highlighting the growing importance of sustainability and compliance with the EU’s CSRD Directive.
Gonçalo Pinto Ferreira discusses the European directive on wage transparency in the labour market
Gonçalo Pinto Ferreira, partner at TELLES, analyses the new EU pay transparency directive, highlighting the need to balance new obligations with existing frameworks and ensure legal certainty to promote equality and eliminate workplace discrimination.
TELLES and Deloitte Legal announce merger for 2026
TELLES and Deloitte Legal have announced their intention to merge in 2026, creating Deloitte Legal | TELLES, a pioneering project that combines vision, scale and innovation to strengthen advisory services and global presence.
TELLES has appointed four new partners and reinforced its commitment to organic growth
TELLES has appointed four new partners, Guilherme Seabra Galante, José Pedroso de Melo, Nuno Marques and Pedro Matias Pereira, strengthening key areas such as Corporate, M&A, Tax and Public Law, and bringing the firm’s partnership to 27.
José Gomes Mendes is joining TELLES' Sports Law practice as its new coordinator
TELLES strengthens its Sports Law practice with the appointment of José Gomes Mendes as Counsel and Head of the area, reinforcing the firm’s commitment to excellence and specialised legal support in the sports sector.
TELLES launches its new service: Labour CheckUp
TELLES has launched Labour CheckUp, a new service by its Labour and Social Security team that helps companies assess compliance with labour law, identify risks and strengthen HR management and organisational sustainability.
TELLES distinguished at the People Engagement Awards 2025
TELLES was recognised in the People Engagement Awards 2025, ranking in the TOP 5 of the Excellence Index for its talent management and employee well-being practices, and standing out as the only law firm included in the ranking.
TELLES receives Gold certificate awarded by EcoVadis in recognition of its sustainability strategy
TELLES has been awarded a Gold rating by EcoVadis, placing the firm among the top 5% worldwide and recognising its strong commitment to sustainability, ESG principles and responsible business practices.
Ana Ferreira Neves is the new partner at TELLES
TELLES has promoted Ana Ferreira Neves to Partner in the Digital, Privacy and Cybersecurity practice, recognising her extensive experience and reinforcing the firm’s strategic commitment to innovation and growth in these areas.
Ofélia Pinto de Queiroz joins TELLES as a partner
TELLES has just strengthened the Corporate, Commercial and M&A team with the arrival of Ofélia Pinto de Queiroz. With more than 24 years of experience, she will lead a group of Private Equity and Venture Capital expert lawyers.
TELLES advises CR7, Paulo Ramos, Vallis and Hermes GPE in the restructuring of the Insparya Group
TELLES advised the partners of the Insparya Group, made up of the entities CR7, Paulo Ramos, Vallis and Hermes GPE, in the restructuring operation of this Group.
TELLES advises on sale of Estaleiros do Atlântico to Bénéteau
TELLES has advised the sale of Estaleiros do Atlantico, a company dedicated to the design and manufacture of motor boats, to Bénéteau, S.A., a worldwide leading company operating in the boating industry.
TELLES advised the Municipality of Lisbon
TELLES’s Public Law team advised the Municipality of Lisbon in appealing the decision that refused the Court of Auditors’ prior approval of a concession contract in January 2019.
TELLES advises Fundo Inter-Risco II and Onevet SGPS in the negotiation of investment by UNAVETS
TELLES advised the Inter-Risk Fund II and Onevet SGPS in the negotiation regarding the investment by UNAVETS to acquire a majority position in the Onevet Group. TELLES 'advice included conducting the approval process for this investment with the European Commission.
TELLES advises GuestReady in the acquisition of The Porto Concierge
The GuestReady Group, the world leader in the management of short-term rentals, acquired The Porto Concierge, the largest management platform for Airbnb in Portugal, thus creating the largest short-term rental company in Portugal.
TELLES advises Vallis Capital Partners on the sale of Imperial to Spanish Chocolates Valor
Imperial, the largest Portuguese chocolate producer, with brands such as Jubileu, Regina, Pintarolas, Pantagruel and Allegro, among others, has just been sold by Vallis Sustainable Investments Fund to Chocolates Valor, which thus completes its first international acquisition.
TELLES advises sale of 76% of Finantech to Asseco PST Holding
TELLES advised the shareholders of Finantech Sistemas de Informação, SA in the sale of 76% of the shares representing this company's share capital to Asseco PST Holding, SGPS, SA.
TELLES advise the ISAGRI Group in the acquisition of CentralGest
TELLES has advised ISAGRI Group in the acquisition of CentralGest, a Portuguese software publisher in the accounting area.
TELLES advises DB | De Barros Concept Group on the acquisition of TRANSACT
TELLES advised DB | De Barros Concept Group, a French company which acts in the processing industry, on the acquisition of 100% of the share capital of TRANSACT, a road haulage company.
TELLES advises Austrian food distribution group in the implementation of international expansion
TELLES advised the Austrian group GLATZ, a recognized food products distributor in Austria, in the acquisition of 90% of the capital of Conservas Dentici and also 90% of Olasagasti Gia’ Salvatore Orlando, two renowned brands with a long tradition in the food sector.
TELLES advises PharmaLex to enter the Portuguese market
TELLES advised the PharmaLex group, a global leading specialized service provider for the pharma, biotech and medtech industries, on the integration process of the Portuguese pharmaceutical and biotech consultancy company, PharSolution, in the PharmaLex group.
TELLES stands out for proving legal assistance in the Energy and Energy Efficiency project
The Portuguese press highlights the involvement of TELLES Energy and Natural Resources team in a list with the most important business deals of 2021.
TELLES advises on the sale of MWTechnologies to the French multinational Amplitude Laser Group
TELLES recently advised the shareholders of MWTechnologies on the sale of its business in Portugal to Amplitude Laser Group, a leading global manufacturer of femtosecond lasers for scientific, medical and industrial applications.
TELLES advised VELLAR II, S.A., in the process of selling 100% of the share capital and voting rights of the company “Velltrans – Trânsito e Transportes, Lda.”
TELLES advises Tessi Group on the acquisition of VILT
TELLES advised Tessi group, an important European player in Business Process Services (BPS), in the acquisition of the VILT group, an international group specialized in digital transformation.
COVID-19 vs LITIGATION: WHAT NEXT?
Litigation after Covid-19
Sónia Gabriela Martins and Pedro Lousa Cabral have joined the TELLES’ team
TELLES strengthens its team with two new associates: Sónia Gabriela Martins joins the Public and Urban Planning practice, and Pedro Lousa Cabral joins the Environment & Climate Change and Energy & Natural Resources practices. Both bring strong expertise in public, energy, and env
TELLES advises on the sale of Clínicas Costa Maia to CoRe Capital
TELLES advised the Costa Maia Group on the sale of Clínicas Costa Maia, a leading national provider of physical medicine and rehabilitation, to a company owned by CoRe Capital and MoveClinics. The deal, led by Tomás Barbosa, reinforces MoveClinics’ national expansion and market presence.
Márcio Carreira Nobre analyses fund financing instruments
Márcio Carreira Nobre, partner and head of Finance and Capital Markets at TELLES, authored the article “Fund Finance: A Sea of Opportunities in Portugal” in FundsPeople, analysing fund financing mechanisms and their potential to enhance capital efficiency and create opportunities for market players.
Ivone Rocha was the keynote speaker at the ESG Braga 2025 Conference
Ivone Rocha, partner at TELLES, was a keynote speaker at the “ESG Braga 2025 Conference”, addressing the integration of ESG principles into long-term corporate strategy and highlighting the growing importance of sustainability and compliance with the EU’s CSRD Directive.
Gonçalo Pinto Ferreira discusses the European directive on wage transparency in the labour market
Gonçalo Pinto Ferreira, partner at TELLES, analyses the new EU pay transparency directive, highlighting the need to balance new obligations with existing frameworks and ensure legal certainty to promote equality and eliminate workplace discrimination.
TELLES and Deloitte Legal announce merger for 2026
TELLES and Deloitte Legal have announced their intention to merge in 2026, creating Deloitte Legal | TELLES, a pioneering project that combines vision, scale and innovation to strengthen advisory services and global presence.
TELLES has appointed four new partners and reinforced its commitment to organic growth
TELLES has appointed four new partners, Guilherme Seabra Galante, José Pedroso de Melo, Nuno Marques and Pedro Matias Pereira, strengthening key areas such as Corporate, M&A, Tax and Public Law, and bringing the firm’s partnership to 27.
José Gomes Mendes is joining TELLES' Sports Law practice as its new coordinator
TELLES strengthens its Sports Law practice with the appointment of José Gomes Mendes as Counsel and Head of the area, reinforcing the firm’s commitment to excellence and specialised legal support in the sports sector.
TELLES launches its new service: Labour CheckUp
TELLES has launched Labour CheckUp, a new service by its Labour and Social Security team that helps companies assess compliance with labour law, identify risks and strengthen HR management and organisational sustainability.
TELLES distinguished at the People Engagement Awards 2025
TELLES was recognised in the People Engagement Awards 2025, ranking in the TOP 5 of the Excellence Index for its talent management and employee well-being practices, and standing out as the only law firm included in the ranking.
TELLES receives Gold certificate awarded by EcoVadis in recognition of its sustainability strategy
TELLES has been awarded a Gold rating by EcoVadis, placing the firm among the top 5% worldwide and recognising its strong commitment to sustainability, ESG principles and responsible business practices.
Ana Ferreira Neves is the new partner at TELLES
TELLES has promoted Ana Ferreira Neves to Partner in the Digital, Privacy and Cybersecurity practice, recognising her extensive experience and reinforcing the firm’s strategic commitment to innovation and growth in these areas.
Ofélia Pinto de Queiroz joins TELLES as a partner
TELLES has just strengthened the Corporate, Commercial and M&A team with the arrival of Ofélia Pinto de Queiroz. With more than 24 years of experience, she will lead a group of Private Equity and Venture Capital expert lawyers.
TELLES advises CR7, Paulo Ramos, Vallis and Hermes GPE in the restructuring of the Insparya Group
TELLES advised the partners of the Insparya Group, made up of the entities CR7, Paulo Ramos, Vallis and Hermes GPE, in the restructuring operation of this Group.
TELLES advises on sale of Estaleiros do Atlântico to Bénéteau
TELLES has advised the sale of Estaleiros do Atlantico, a company dedicated to the design and manufacture of motor boats, to Bénéteau, S.A., a worldwide leading company operating in the boating industry.
TELLES advised the Municipality of Lisbon
TELLES’s Public Law team advised the Municipality of Lisbon in appealing the decision that refused the Court of Auditors’ prior approval of a concession contract in January 2019.
TELLES advises Fundo Inter-Risco II and Onevet SGPS in the negotiation of investment by UNAVETS
TELLES advised the Inter-Risk Fund II and Onevet SGPS in the negotiation regarding the investment by UNAVETS to acquire a majority position in the Onevet Group. TELLES 'advice included conducting the approval process for this investment with the European Commission.
TELLES advises GuestReady in the acquisition of The Porto Concierge
The GuestReady Group, the world leader in the management of short-term rentals, acquired The Porto Concierge, the largest management platform for Airbnb in Portugal, thus creating the largest short-term rental company in Portugal.
TELLES advises Vallis Capital Partners on the sale of Imperial to Spanish Chocolates Valor
Imperial, the largest Portuguese chocolate producer, with brands such as Jubileu, Regina, Pintarolas, Pantagruel and Allegro, among others, has just been sold by Vallis Sustainable Investments Fund to Chocolates Valor, which thus completes its first international acquisition.
TELLES advises sale of 76% of Finantech to Asseco PST Holding
TELLES advised the shareholders of Finantech Sistemas de Informação, SA in the sale of 76% of the shares representing this company's share capital to Asseco PST Holding, SGPS, SA.
TELLES advise the ISAGRI Group in the acquisition of CentralGest
TELLES has advised ISAGRI Group in the acquisition of CentralGest, a Portuguese software publisher in the accounting area.
TELLES advises DB | De Barros Concept Group on the acquisition of TRANSACT
TELLES advised DB | De Barros Concept Group, a French company which acts in the processing industry, on the acquisition of 100% of the share capital of TRANSACT, a road haulage company.
TELLES advises Austrian food distribution group in the implementation of international expansion
TELLES advised the Austrian group GLATZ, a recognized food products distributor in Austria, in the acquisition of 90% of the capital of Conservas Dentici and also 90% of Olasagasti Gia’ Salvatore Orlando, two renowned brands with a long tradition in the food sector.
TELLES advises PharmaLex to enter the Portuguese market
TELLES advised the PharmaLex group, a global leading specialized service provider for the pharma, biotech and medtech industries, on the integration process of the Portuguese pharmaceutical and biotech consultancy company, PharSolution, in the PharmaLex group.
TELLES stands out for proving legal assistance in the Energy and Energy Efficiency project
The Portuguese press highlights the involvement of TELLES Energy and Natural Resources team in a list with the most important business deals of 2021.
TELLES advises on the sale of MWTechnologies to the French multinational Amplitude Laser Group
TELLES recently advised the shareholders of MWTechnologies on the sale of its business in Portugal to Amplitude Laser Group, a leading global manufacturer of femtosecond lasers for scientific, medical and industrial applications.
TELLES advised VELLAR II, S.A., in the process of selling 100% of the share capital and voting rights of the company “Velltrans – Trânsito e Transportes, Lda.”
TELLES advises Tessi Group on the acquisition of VILT
TELLES advised Tessi group, an important European player in Business Process Services (BPS), in the acquisition of the VILT group, an international group specialized in digital transformation.
COVID-19 vs LITIGATION: WHAT NEXT?
Litigation after Covid-19