LAWYER PROFILE

Manuel Magalhães

Europe 2026

Sérvulo & Associados

Ranked in 3 practice areas

Banking & Finance: Regulatory

Portugal

3 years ranked

Restructuring/Insolvency

Portugal

12 years ranked

Banking & Finance

Portugal

20 years ranked

Contributions and articles

1 Global Practice Guides

About

Provided by Sérvulo & Associados

Practice Areas

Finance & Governance; Real Estate; Restructuring & Insolvency

Career

At SÉRVULO since 2011, Manuel Magalhães is currently the firm’s Managing Partner and partner in the Finance and Governance department, and also co-heads the Restructuring and Insolvency department and the Real Estate, Tourism and Urban Planning department. He is a member of the International Bar Association. He was a partner of «Cuatrecasas, Gonçalves Pereira», between 2000 and 2011, law firm at which he started and developed his professional career. He was also founding partner of the law firm «H. Gamito, Couto, Gonçalves Pereira e Castelo Branco», in Mozambique, between 1998 and 2003. He has been a member of the Bar Association since 1992.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Banking & Finance: Regulatory - Portugal

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Manuel Magalhães has notable experience in financing matters arising within the context of insolvencies of Portuguese credit institutions. He also earns praise for his broader finance practice, which includes advice on the negotiation of new corporate loans. His expertise also covers regulatory banking mandates.

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Restructuring/Insolvency - Portugal

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Manuel Magalhães has a broad practice that takes in large liquidation proceedings, credit claims, clawback disputes and insolvency liability litigation. He often advises banks and real estate clients.

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Banking & Finance - Portugal

Band 4

Individual Editorial

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Manuel Magalhães is distinguished for his work capacity and his ability to perceive and focus on what truly matters to his client.
Banking & Finance: RegulatoryChambers European Guide
Lawyer offers exceptional competence, deep customer knowledge and distinctive availability.
Banking & Finance: RegulatoryChambers European Guide
Manuel Magalhães is an impressively dedicated lawyer.
Banking & Finance: RegulatoryChambers European Guide
Manuel Magalhães understands clients' needs perfectly and has an excellent ability to respond to them.
Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers European Guide
Manuel Magalhães is an excellent professional with an unparalleled depth of knowledge. He provides accurate and assertive answers.
Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers European Guide
Manuel Magalhães stands out for his analytical skills, clear communication and constant availability.
Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers European Guide