Corporate/M&A: The Elite
Portugal
2 years ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
João Mattamouros Resende
Europe 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
About
Provided by Cuatrecasas
Europe
Practice Areas
Corporate and M&A; Private Equity
Career
Partner. Expert in advising on national and international transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and private equity.
In recent years, João Mattamouros Resende has advised on company sales in the financial, technology and private equity sectors. He also advises clients on negotiating agreements for distribution and outsourcing, and for IT services provision.
He is a member of the firm's German desk.
He is, since 2025, chairman of the Portuguese Chamber of Commerce in the UK.
President of REDI Portugal – the Business Network for Diversity and Inclusion, founded in 2025.
Professional Memberships
Member of the Portuguese Bar Association.
Member of the Harvard Club of Portugal.
Publications
He is the author of the book A Imputação de Direitos de Voto no Mercado de Capitais (Assigning voting rights in the capital market), Universidade Católica Editora and contributed to the book Livro Branco sobre Corporate Governance em Portugal (White book on corporate governance in Portugal), Instituto Português de Corporate Governance.
Chambers Review
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Chambers European Guide
Corporate/M&A: The Elite - Portugal
Band 3
Individual Editorial
João Mattamouros Resende is dual-qualified in Brazil and Portugal. He often assists with domestic as well as multi-jurisdictional transactions, including share acquisitions and capital investments.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
João Mattamouros Resende is extremely competent and always very clear and objective.
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