LAWYER PROFILE

José Carlos Soares Machado

Europe 2026

SRS Legal

Ranked in 1 practice area

Dispute Resolution

Portugal

14 years ranked

About

Provided by SRS Legal

Practice Areas

Commercial and International Arbitration

Criminal and misdemeanours litigation

Dispute Resolution

Litigation

White Collar Crime

Career

Head of Arbitration at SRS Legal, José Carlos Soares Machado is a regular adviser to leading national and international companies on litigation matters. He is also one of the most experienced lawyers in criminal and misdemeanours litigation.

With more than 35 years of experience, Soares Machado is a leading lawyer on corporate and international arbitration matters. He is an Arbitrator of the Associação Comercial de Lisboa and of the Arbitration Centre of the Portuguese Bar Association.

He founded the Portuguse Círculo de Advogados de Contencioso, which he also presided.

Professional Memberships

Portuguese Bar Association

American Bar Association

Círculo de Advogados de Contencioso

International Commercial Arbitration Committee da International Law Association

Publications

Dispute Resolution Special Focus Portugal, 2019

Alternative Dispute Resolution, Almedina, 2017

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Dispute Resolution - Portugal

Band 4

Individual Editorial

José Carlos Soares Machado possesses broad experience in construction, banking and investment-related disputes. He is also well placed to assist with enforcement proceedings.

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