LAWYER PROFILE

Gonçalo Anastácio

Europe 2026

SRS Legal

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Competition/European Law

Portugal

19 years ranked

Energy & Natural Resources

Portugal

17 years ranked

About

Provided by SRS Legal

Practice Areas

Competition & EU

Energy

Career

Partner and Head of the Competition & EU Department and the Energy Department, Gonçalo Anastácio is one of the most recognised lawyers in his field, both nationally and internationally, including by the leading law directories (Band 1 by Chambers & Partners and Hall Of Fame by Legal 500).

With over 25 years of experience, Gonçalo has been involved in many of the most high-profile competition and regulatory cases in Portugal.

Professional Memberships

Portuguese Bar Association

President of ICC Portugal (International Chamber of Commerce)

Circle of Portuguese Competition Lawyers

Portuguese Energy Law Association

FDL - European Institute

IDEFF- Institute of Economic Law, University of Lisbon

Portuguese Association of European Law

Editor for the Energy Sector of the Competition and Regulatory Law Journal of the Portuguese Competition Authority/IDEFF

Editorial Committee of the legal review of IBRAC – Brazilian Institute for Competition, Consumer and Trade Studies

Publications

Author/Editor of a number of Portuguese reference books and articles on EU Competition and Regulatory Law.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Competition/European Law - Portugal

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Gonçalo Anastácio is particularly strong in behavioural mandates, representing clients in the initial PCA investigation as well as in subsequent appeals and damages actions. He also has experience of assisting clients with obtaining competition law approval for proposed joint ventures, as well as advising on state aid issues.

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Energy & Natural Resources - Portugal

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Gonçalo Anastácio often assists clients with the negotiation of commercial agreements, acquisitions and investments in the renewable energy sector.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Gonçalo Anastácio is an excellent lawyer, who is deeply knowledgeable and resilient.
Competition/European LawChambers European Guide
Gonçalo Anastácio has strong technical capacity, experience and rigour.
Competition/European LawChambers European Guide
He is the best competition lawyer in the Portuguese market at the moment.
Competition/European LawChambers European Guide
He is a highly focused professional with in-depth knowledge of the subjects we request his help on.
Competition/European LawChambers European Guide
Gonçalo Anastácio has a great level of experience and depth of knowledge.
Competition/European LawChambers European Guide
Gonçalo Anastácio is competent in approaching and framing each issue. He is also efficient and quick to respond.
Energy & Natural ResourcesChambers European Guide