LAWYER PROFILE

Gonçalo Machado Borges

Europe 2026

CS'Associados

Ranked in 1 practice area

Competition/European Law

Portugal

6 years ranked

About

Provided by CS'Associados

Europe

Practice Areas

European Law and Competition.

Career

Gonçalo Machado Borges heads the European and Competition practice. With more than 20 years as a practicing attorney, Gonçalo has extensive experience in providing legal assistance in regulation, antitrust and litigation matters. He has assisted clients in the context of anticompetitive agreements, abuse of dominance cases and merger control, with a special emphasis on advising electronic communications players. Gonçalo has also been involved, since its early days, in the private enforcement of competition rules in Portugal, representing both claimants and defendants. His experience extends to advising online platforms and marketplaces in competition and regulatory matters.

Professional Memberships

Portuguese Bar Association

APDC - Digital Business Community

Association of Portuguese Competition Lawyers

Publications

Author and co-author of articles in his areas of expertise.

Personal

Law Degree, Porto Faculty of Law, Católica University

Postgraduate degree in European Studies, Faculty of Law, University of Coimbra

LL.M. London School of Economics and Political Science

Postgraduate degree in EU and Competition Law, Kings College - University of London

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Competition/European Law - Portugal

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Gonçalo Machado Borges of CS'Associados frequently advises clients on merger control filings. He has further experience in abuse of dominance investigations and the competition law compliance aspects of contracts, including collective bargaining agreements.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

I liked that he was very practical.
Competition/European LawChambers European Guide
He is available for the client, explains things clearly and is very hands-on in the process.
Competition/European LawChambers European Guide
Gonçalo Machado Borges anticipates the risks and needs inherent in each transaction, particularly regarding competition, leading and monitoring the notification processes and advising the client based on his experience in these matters and in our business.
Competition/European LawChambers European Guide
Gonçalo Machado Borges has consistently demonstrated a deep understanding of major trends in competition law, fostering important discussions and reflections on relevant topics, and contributing to greater knowledge and awareness of the challenges this area of law presents to businesses.
Competition/European LawChambers European Guide