LAWYER PROFILE

Miguel Pinto Cardoso

Europe 2026

VdA

Ranked in 1 practice area

Dispute Resolution

Portugal

20 years ranked

About

Provided by VdA

Practice Areas

Litigation & Arbitration

Career

Joined VdA in 2013 and is the head partner of the Litigation & Arbitration practice. His activity is focused in international and domestic arbitration and he has a broad experience in commercial litigation. He handles construction, Oil&Gas, finance, distribution, professional negligence and shareholders disputes, among others. He is often appointed as arbitrator.

Professional Memberships

Portuguese Bar Association. Member of the board of the Lisbon Commercial Association Arbitration Centre. Founder member and former member of the board of the Dispute Resolution Lawyers Association. Founder member of the Portuguese Arbitration Association. Member of the ICC Comission on Arbitration and ADR.

Publications

Author of various publications on matters within his fields of expertise.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Dispute Resolution - Portugal

Senior Statespeople

Individual Editorial

Miguel Pinto Cardoso has standout experience in complex cross-border arbitrations, including ICC commercial arbitration and investment treaty cases brought against African states. He has experience acting for construction companies and for clients operating in the banking and energy sectors.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Miguel Pinto Cardoso is a professional who offers experience, pragmatism and strategic vision to the cases he follows.
Dispute ResolutionChambers European Guide