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Luís Pinto Monteiro

Luís Pinto Monteiro

Europe 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

Luís provides strategic legal advice to clients in relation to EU and competition law issues, including the execution of business strategies with risk management guidelines, national and multi-jurisdiction antitrust and merger control proceedings, compliance programs, litigation before national and European courts as well as state aid proceedings. Luís represents national and multinational clients across a wide range of sectors and industries, including consumer goods, financial services, pharmaceutical and health care, technology and automotive industry. With almost 20 years of experience, a large majority of which were devoted to EU and competition law, Luís has been involved in most of the antitrust cases decided by the Portuguese Competition Authority.

Professional Memberships

APDE (Portuguese European Law Association); ABA.

Personal

Holds an LLM in Antitrust and Regulation from NYU and he is fluent in Portuguese, English, French and Spanish.

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Chambers European Guide

Competition/European Law - Portugal

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Luís Pinto Monteiro frequently assists clients with investigations into possible cartels and with appeals against authority decisions. He has further experience in merger control filings and competition law compliance issues, including around distribution agreements.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Among his most valued qualities are his ability to offer personalised and effective legal solutions, meticulous attention to detail, and his commitment to excellence in service.

    Competition/European LawChambers European Guide
  • Luís Pinto Monteiro is always available to assist me and my clients, and the advice is super pragmatic.

    Competition/European LawChambers European Guide
  • The personal qualities that Luís Pinto Monteiro demonstrates in his dealings with clients clearly set him apart.

    Competition/European LawChambers European Guide
  • We are grateful for his unparalleled dedication.

    Competition/European LawChambers European Guide
  • Luís Pinto Monteiro is a magnificent lawyer. He is intelligent, strategic, and pragmatic.

    Competition/European LawChambers European Guide

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Porto

Portugal

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