LAWYER PROFILE

Amílcar Silva

Europe 2026

Antas da Cunha Ecija

Ranked in 1 practice area

Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded

Portugal

2 years ranked

About

Provided by Antas da Cunha Ecija

Europe

Practice Areas

Distribution & Retail

Fashion & Luxury

Industry & Mobility

Sports, Media & Entertainment

Career

Amílcar Silva is Partner in the Commercial, Corporate and M&A area.

He practices in Commercial Law and Mergers & Acquisitions, focusing on domestic and cross-border M&A transactions, management and leveraged buy-outs, and joint ventures across various industries. He also handles corporate reorganizations and provides strategic business advice, particularly on corporate governance and general corporate law matters.

He began his career at Gonçalves Pereira, Castelo Branco & Associados (now Cuatrecasas, Gonçalves Pereira & Associados) as an associate in the Commercial and Corporate department, building a strong transactional foundation. In 2018 he joined Antas da Cunha Ecija as Of Counsel and was promoted to Partner in 2021.

He has been with Antas da Cunha Ecija since 2018.

Professional Memberships

Admission to the Portuguese Bar Association: 2005

Education

University of Lisbon

Law Degree

University of Lisbon

Postgraduate Degree in Securities Law

New University of Lisbon

Master's Degree in Law and Business Management

Awards

Highly Regarded: Band 2, Corporate/M&A

Chambers and Partners

Tier 5, Commercial, Corporate and M&A

The Legal 500

Highly Recommended, Corporate/M&A

Leaders League

Top 10 Legal Advisors and Top 20 Law Firms, M&A, Private Equity, Venture Capital & Asset Acquisitions

TTR

Recommended, Corporate and M&A

IFLR100

Expert in these Jurisdictions

Portugal

Languages Spoken

Portuguese

English

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded - Portugal

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Amílcar Silva regularly assists clients with mergers and acquisitions for domestic and international clients.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Amílcar Silva is an excellent team leader who is available to explain the most complex issues.
Corporate/M&A: Highly RegardedChambers European Guide
He is a very good professional and is always ready to help. He likes to follow closely the client and is available to change or adapt in order to please the client.
Corporate/M&A: Highly RegardedChambers European Guide