LAWYER PROFILE

Carlos Osório de Castro

Europe 2026

Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados, SP, RL.

Ranked in 3 practice areas

Corporate/M&A: The Elite

Portugal

2 years ranked

Capital Markets

Portugal

20 years ranked

General Business Law: Corporate

Porto

12 years ranked

About

Provided by Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados, SP, RL.

Europe

Practice Areas

Corporate and commercial, capital markets.

Career

Joined the firm as a Partner in 2006. Well-known Portuguese lawyer for his involvement in complex projects involving both national and international clients. Founding partner of Osório de Castro, Verde Pinho, Vieira Peres, Lobo Xavier e Associados (1989-2005). Member of the Review Committee of the Portuguese Securities Code. Author of the new Portuguese Bankruptcy Code.

Professional Memberships

Portuguese Bar Association.

Publications

Author of several books and articles in his areas of expertise.

Personal

Law degree (University of Coimbra, 1982). Master's degree on legal business (University of Coimbra).

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Corporate/M&A: The Elite - Portugal

Senior Statespeople

Individual Editorial

Carlos Osório de Castro is a reputable practitioner, prominent amongst energy and construction players. He is an experienced M&A adviser, assisting in complex share deals.

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Capital Markets - Portugal

Senior Statespeople

Individual Editorial

Carlos Osório de Castro stands out as a longstanding and well-respected figure in the market. He draws praise from clients and peers for his track record in significant corporate and equity capital markets transactions. His expertise covers public offerings, takeover bids and capital increases.

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General Business Law: Corporate - Porto

Senior Statespeople

Individual Editorial

Carlos Osório de Castro is recognised as one of the most high-profile corporate lawyers in the market. His extensive experience include advising on the negotiation of cross-border strategic partnerships between major corporates and acquisitions.

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