Dispute Resolution | Global

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.

Nuno Líbano Monteiro commands an outstanding reputation in the litigation sector in Portugal. He is experienced in advising clients on significant environmental class action proceedings related to CO2 emissions, with further experience in debt recovery litigation.

Francisco Cortez remains one of the leading figures in the Portuguese market, frequently advising clients on high-value litigation. He has experience defending corporates in class actions, with further activity in commercial cases.

Frederico Gonçalves Pereira has a strong track record of handling disputes within the banking, telecommunications, energy and pharmaceutical sectors. His extensive recent caseload includes commercial litigation, enforcement proceedings and class actions.

Joaquim Shearman de Macedo is capable of handling varied mandates ranging from major cross-border banking disputes to high-profile cases involving breaches of intermediation agreements. He has further experience advising clients on BIT arbitration proceedings.

Miguel Esperança Pina is a central figure in the Portuguese dispute resolution market. He handles a broad range of litigation and arbitration, with notable experience in administrative claims seeking to challenge decisions taken either by the Portuguese financial services regulator or by other public bodies.

Nuno Ferreira Lousa represents clients in the banking and pharmaceutical sectors in various administrative and civil law cases. He also acts for public sector bodies in arbitration proceedings.

Ricardo Guimarães holds a strong market reputation and is well placed to assist with a variety of administrative and civil law disputes. He frequently represents clients in compensation claims, commercial litigation and arbitration. He is also experienced in assisting clients with class actions.

Nuno Salazar Casanova has a broad litigation practice that extends across shareholder disputes, class actions, appeals of competition law fines and the defence of banks in enforcement actions initiated by the Portuguese financial services regulator. His client list includes renowned domestic banks and international auditors.

Rita Gouveia remains a well-known name in the Portuguese market. She advises clients on commercial litigation and international arbitrations, including those under ICC rules. She also assists with enforcement proceedings.

Sofia 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.

João Maria Pimentel often represents clients in disputes in the banking, telecoms and energy sectors. He also acts in enforcement proceedings.

Miguel Azevedo represents both domestic and international clients in banking, commercial and corporate litigation. He also acts in administrative proceedings, with further activity in ICC arbitrations.

Alexandra Nascimento Correia assists with a variety of disputes in the banking and corporate sectors. She has further experience in arbitration proceedings.

Rita Samoreno Gomes has notable experience on the defendant side of antitrust damages claims, with further activity in class actions filed before the Portuguese Competition Court. She is also able to handle class actions and financial litigation.

Teresa Anselmo Vaz demonstrates experience representing clients in corporate litigation and arbitration proceedings. She frequently acts in liability claims.

Vanessa Antunes advises on corporate and commercial litigation as well as insurance claims. She is particularly well versed in insolvency-related disputes. She is also well placed to assist with domestic arbitrations.

Carla Góis Coelho assists clients with environmental and consumer rights class actions as well as debt recovery litigation.

João Duarte de Sousa heads the team and plays a key role in many of the firm's varied litigation and arbitration matters. He advises clients on commercial and corporate litigation, in addition to assisting with competition and administrative claims.

Sofia Vaz Sampaio is well placed to assist clients with contentious proceedings, including both litigation and arbitration. She handles class actions and can represent clients in competition-related disputes.

Gonçalo Madeira is experienced in both litigation and arbitration. He frequently advises clients on commercial disputes in sectors such as banking and construction.

Gonçalo Malheiro is noted for his experience advising clients from a broad range of sectors on civil and commercial disputes, including arbitration proceedings.

João Marques de Almeida advises on varied commercial cases, including corporate and insurance disputes. He is also well placed to assist with debt recovery claims.

Manuel de Abreu Castelo Branco is able to assist with commercial litigation, with further activity defending clients in claims against the Portuguese Competition Authority.

Raquel Galvão Silva plays a supporting role in major litigation conducted on behalf of clients in the banking, life sciences and energy sectors. She also has experience assisting with domestic arbitration proceedings.

Ricardo Campos is recognised for his expertise in assisting clients from the construction and energy sectors with domestic and cross-border disputes, including arbitration proceedings.

Sofia Ferreira Enriquez is well equipped to assist clients from the banking, transportation, construction and other sectors with civil and commercial disputes, including arbitration proceedings.

Ricardo Saraiva frequently assists with arbitration and litigation proceedings, including key disputes arising for clients in the energy sector.