Ranking tables
Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators | Europe
Portugal
Rankings overview for Individuals
António Pinto Leite Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados20 Years Ranked
Armindo Ribeiro Mendes DLA Piper ABBC18 Years Ranked
José Robin de Andrade Robin de Andrade - Sole Practitioner20 Years Ranked
Luís Miguel Cortes Martins Cuatrecasas20 Years Ranked- António Menezes CordeiroAntónio Menezes Cordeiro - Independent Practitioner
- Antonio Pinto MonteiroFaculdade de Direito da Universidade de Coimbra
- José Miguel JúdiceJosé Miguel Júdice
- Tito Arantes FontesPRISMA Advogados
Paulo Mota Pinto Faculdade de Direito da Universidade de Coimbra7 Years Ranked
Rui Pinto Duarte CS'Associados13 Years Ranked- Fernando Ferreira PintoFPC Legal
- Paula Costa e SilvaPaula Costa e Silva (Independent Arbitrator)
Dário Moura Vicente Dário Moura Vicente - Independent Arbitrator 2 Years Ranked
Rui Medeiros Sérvulo & Associados20 Years Ranked
Sofia Martins Miranda & Associados16 Years Ranked- Pedro Metello de Nápoles Pedro Metello de Nápoles - Independent Arbitrator
Filipe Vaz Pinto Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados11 Years Ranked
Mariana França Gouveia VdA2 Years Ranked
Miguel de Almada Cuatrecasas16 Years Ranked
Sofia Ribeiro Mendes DLA Piper ABBC6 Years Ranked
Teresa Anselmo Vaz Abreu Advogados18 Years Ranked- Catarina Monteiro PiresCatarina Monteiro Pires
- Filipa Cansado CarvalhoFilipa Cansado Carvalho - Independent Arbitrator
All Individuals profiles
Senior Statespeople
S António Pinto Leite
Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2026 | Senior Statespeople | 20 Years RankedAntónio Pinto Leite is well recognised among market commentators for his experience acting as both counsel and arbitrator in international arbitrations.S Armindo Ribeiro Mendes
DLA Piper ABBC | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2026 | Senior Statespeople | 18 Years RankedArmindo 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.S José Robin de AndradeRobin de Andrade - Sole Practitioner | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2026 | Senior Statespeople | 20 Years RankedSole practitioner José Robin de Andrade remains a hugely respected figure with vast experience acting as arbitrator.S Luís Miguel Cortes Martins
Cuatrecasas | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2026 | Senior Statespeople | 20 Years RankedLuís Miguel Cortes Martins is a highly experienced and respected lawyer and remains widely recognised for his prowess in complex commercial litigation. He also has experience acting as an arbitrator in corporate arbitrations.
- António Menezes CordeiroAntónio Menezes Cordeiro - Independent Practitioner | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2026 | Senior Statespeople
- Antonio Pinto MonteiroFaculdade de Direito da Universidade de Coimbra | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2026 | Senior Statespeople
- José Miguel JúdiceJosé Miguel Júdice | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2026 | Senior Statespeople
- Tito Arantes FontesPRISMA Advogados | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2026 | Senior Statespeople
Band 1
1 Paulo Mota PintoFaculdade de Direito da Universidade de Coimbra | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 1 | 7 Years RankedPaulo Mota Pinto is held in particularly high esteem for his arbitration work. He has experience acting as arbitrator and president in ICC arbitrations.1 Rui Pinto Duarte
CS'Associados | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 1 | 13 Years RankedRui Pinto Duarte is a well-established figure in the market with notable experience in ICC arbitrations.
- Fernando Ferreira PintoFPC Legal | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 1
- Paula Costa e SilvaPaula Costa e Silva (Independent Arbitrator) | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 1
Band 2
2 Dário Moura Vicente
Dário Moura Vicente - Independent Arbitrator | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 2 | 2 Years RankedDário Moura Vicente is a respected practitioner who is well placed to act as arbitrator in international and domestic disputes, particularly those regarding investments.
2 Rui Medeiros
Sérvulo & Associados | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 2 | 20 Years RankedRui Medeiros is a well-reputed arbitrator. He is appointed co-arbitrator or chair in public law cases, including tax arbitrations. He also accepts appointments on commercial and private law cases.2 Sofia Martins
Miranda & Associados | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 2 | 16 Years RankedSofia Martins comes highly recommended for her expertise in handling international and domestic arbitrations, including those under ICC rules. She assists clients with arbitrations in a variety of sectors such as construction and acts for clients in litigation in the energy sector.
- Pedro Metello de NápolesPedro Metello de Nápoles - Independent Arbitrator | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 2
Band 3
3 Filipe Vaz PintoMorais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 3 | 11 Years RankedFilipe 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.3 Mariana França Gouveia
VdA | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedMariana 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.
3 Miguel de AlmadaCuatrecasas | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 3 | 16 Years RankedMiguel de Almada is frequently seen advising on banking and post-M&A litigation. He also assists with complex commercial arbitration proceedings, including those relating to construction contracts. His client list comprises companies from the transportation and technology sectors.3 Sofia Ribeiro MendesDLA Piper ABBC | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedSofia 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.3 Teresa Anselmo Vaz
Abreu Advogados | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 3 | 18 Years RankedTeresa Anselmo Vaz demonstrates experience representing clients in corporate litigation and arbitration proceedings. She frequently acts in liability claims.
- Catarina Monteiro PiresCatarina Monteiro Pires | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 3
- Filipa Cansado CarvalhoFilipa Cansado Carvalho - Independent Arbitrator | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 3