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Eduardo Maia Cadete

Eduardo Maia Cadete

Europe 2026

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About

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

Practice Areas

European and competition law.

Career

Partner. Joined the firm in 2001. Member of the European and Competition law team. Experience as attorney before the European Court of Human Rights, EU Court of Justice and EU General Court and national courts, including the Constitutional Court. 20 plus years of experience in antitrust matters representing clients in investigations by the European Commission and the national competition authority and in private litigation both at the trial and appellate levels, as well as in out of court settlements. Advisor to innumerous national public authorities and private entities in EU State Aid matters.

Professional Memberships

Portuguese Bar Association (2001). ICC - Competition Commission Portugal. Vice-Chair of ICC International Task Force on Subsidies and International Trade. Portuguese Competition Lawyers Association. American Bar Association (Antitrust Law Section).

Publications

Author and co-author of books and specialized articles. Winner of the Jacques Delors 2004 European Award, sponsored by the Portuguese Central Bank and by the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, with the book Competition and Services of General Economic Interest.

Personal

Law degree (1999). Post-graduation in European Law (2000). Master's degree in European Law (2003). Scholar program of Doctor of Law (2011-2013).

Chambers Review

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Chambers European Guide

Competition/European Law - Portugal

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Eduardo Maia Cadete is particularly noted for his ability to handle state aid matters, often for clients from the public sector.

Strengths

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  • He demonstrates prompt availability, excellent responsiveness, experience in the consulting field, as well as solid legal knowledge and a great understanding of the client's reality.

    Competition/European LawChambers European Guide
  • Eduardo Cadete provides an excellent service.

    Competition/European LawChambers European Guide

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Portugal

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