Corporate/M&A: The Elite
Portugal
2 years ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
Francisco Brito e Abreu
Europe 2026
Ranked in 2 practice areas
About
Provided by Uría Menéndez
Europe
Practice Areas
Mergers and Acquisitions, Private Equity, Healthcare and Life Sciences
Career
Francisco Brito e Abreu joined Uría Menéndez in 2001 after working as an in-house counsel in the Portuguese subsidiary of a multinational corporation, a privately owned holding company and a listed Portuguese company and as a lawyer in a prestigious Portuguese law firm. He was made partner of Uría Menéndez in January 2005.
He focuses his practice on commercial and corporate law issues and has extensive experience in corporate restructuring, M&A and private equity transactions.
Francisco also has vast experience in the pharmaceutical sector, focusing on regulatory, distribution and advertising matters.
Professional Memberships
Lisbon Bar Association
Personal
Languages: English, Spanish and French.
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Chambers European Guide
Corporate/M&A: The Elite - Portugal
Band 3
Individual Editorial
Francisco Brito e Abreu is often seen advising clients on investments in the agrobusiness sector. He also assists with multi-jurisdictional business sales in a variety of other sectors, including industrial.
Private Equity - Portugal
Band 4
Individual Editorial
Francisco Brito e Abreu is noted for his work on private equity transactions carried out by institutional investors.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
Francisco Brito e Abreu has a practical approach to issues and is very easy to work with.
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