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The Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators rankings table below has been designed to provide the most in-depth insights and reviews of the top ranked lawyers and law firms. The firms included in our rankings have been recommended by in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers. Our comprehensive research ensures you have all the information needed when looking to purchase legal services across Portugal.

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Senior Statespeople

  1. António Pinto Leite
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    António Pinto Leite
    Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados
    Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators
    2025 | Senior Statespeople | 21 Years Ranked
    António Pinto Leite is well recognised among market commentators for his experience acting as both counsel and arbitrator in international arbitrations.
  2. Armindo Ribeiro Mendes
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    Armindo Ribeiro Mendes
    DLA Piper ABBC
    DLA Piper ABBC | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators
    2025 | Senior Statespeople | 15 Years Ranked
    Armindo Ribeiro Mendes maintains a reputation as a dominant figure in arbitration. He is appointed as chairman or co-arbitrator on international and domestic arbitration tribunals.
  3. António Menezes Cordeiro
    Universidade de Lisboa | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators
    2025 | Senior Statespeople
  4. José Miguel Júdice
    José Miguel Júdice | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators
    2025 | Senior Statespeople
  5. José Robin de Andrade
    Robin de Andrade - Sole Practitioner | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators
    2025 | Senior Statespeople
  6. Luís Miguel Cortes Martins
    Cuatrecasas | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators
    2025 | Senior Statespeople
  7. Tito Arantes Fontes
    PRISMA Advogados | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators
    2025 | Senior Statespeople
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Band 1

  1. Paula Costa e Silva
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    Paula Costa e Silva
    Universidade de Lisboa | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 1 | 5 Years Ranked
    Paula Costa e Silva receives glowing praise from market sources, who highlight her expertise acting as an arbitrator in ICC arbitrations.
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    Paulo Mota Pinto
    Faculdade de Direito da Universidade de Coimbra | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 1 | 6 Years Ranked
    Paulo Mota Pinto is held in particularly high esteem for his arbitration work. He has experience acting as arbitrator and president in ICC arbitrations.
  3. Rui Pinto Duarte
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    Rui Pinto Duarte
    CS'Associados
    CS'Associados | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 1 | 10 Years Ranked

    Rui Pinto Duarte is a well-established figure in the market with notable experience in ICC arbitrations.

  4. Fernando Ferreira Pinto
    Ferreira Pinto Cardigos | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 1
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Band 2

  1. Pedro Metello de Nápoles
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    Pedro Metello de Nápoles
    PLMJ
    PLMJ | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 2 | 18 Years Ranked
    Pedro Metello de Nápoles has extensive experience acting both as an arbitration counsel and arbitrator in commercial arbitrations, frequently advising clients on compensation claims and breach of contract agreements. He also acts as chairman in arbitration proceedings.
  2. Sofia Martins
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    Sofia Martins
    Miranda & Associados
    Miranda & Associados | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 2 | 15 Years Ranked

    Sofia Martins comes highly recommended for her expertise in handling international and domestic arbitrations, including those under ICC rules. She assists clients in arbitrations in a variety of sectors such as construction and acts for clients on litigations in the energy sector.

  3. Antonio Pinto Monteiro
    Faculdade de Direito da Universidade de Coimbra | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 2
  4. Rui Medeiros
    Sérvulo & Associados | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 2
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Band 3

  1. 3
    Dário Moura Vicente
    Dário Moura Vicente - Independent Arbitrator | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked

    Dário Moura Vicente is a respected practitioner who is well placed to act as arbitrator in international and domestic disputes, particularly those regarding investments.

  2. Filipe Vaz Pinto
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    Filipe Vaz Pinto
    Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados
    Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 3 | 10 Years Ranked
    Filipe Vaz Pinto is well versed in commercial arbitrations, including those under ICC rules. He is also well placed to advise clients on energy and construction arbitrations.
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    Mariana França Gouveia
    VdA Vieira de Almeida
    VdA Vieira de Almeida | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked

    Mariana França Gouveia has solid experience as an arbitrator. She focuses her practice on international and commercial arbitration proceedings and has further experience in investment arbitration, including those ranging from Lusophone countries in Africa.

  4. Sofia Ribeiro Mendes
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    Sofia Ribeiro Mendes
    DLA Piper ABBC
    DLA Piper ABBC | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked
    Sofia Ribeiro Mendes represents clients from the automotive, real estate, construction and energy industries. She has experience in competition damages claims, construction arbitration and subrogated insurance claims.
  5. Teresa Anselmo Vaz
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    Teresa Anselmo Vaz
    Abreu Advogados
    Abreu Advogados | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 3 | 16 Years Ranked
    Teresa Anselmo Vaz demonstrates experience representing clients in corporate litigation and arbitration proceedings. She frequently acts on liability claims.
  6. Miguel de Almada
    Cuatrecasas | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 3