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Dispute Resolution | Europe
Portugal
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Senior Statespeople
António Pinto Leite Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados36 Years Ranked- Tito Arantes FontesPRISMA Advogados
Band 1
Francisco Cortez Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados26 Years Ranked
Frederico Gonçalves Pereira VdA36 Years Ranked
Luís Miguel Cortes Martins Cuatrecasas36 Years Ranked
Miguel Esperança Pina CS'Associados36 Years Ranked
Miguel Pinto Cardoso VdA36 Years Ranked
Nuno Ferreira Lousa Linklaters36 Years Ranked
Ricardo Guimarães Linklaters32 Years Ranked
Band 2
Fernando Aguilar de Carvalho Uría Menéndez32 Years Ranked
Filipe Vaz Pinto Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados18 Years Ranked
Joaquim Shearman de Macedo PLMJ28 Years Ranked
Miguel Azevedo Garrigues32 Years Ranked
Miguel de Almada Cuatrecasas28 Years Ranked
Nuno Líbano Monteiro PLMJ36 Years Ranked
Nuno Salazar Casanova Uría Menéndez22 Years Ranked
Pedro Metello de Nápoles PLMJ34 Years Ranked
Rita Gouveia CMS28 Years Ranked
Sofia Martins Miranda & Associados28 Years Ranked
Band 3
André Navarro de Noronha TELLES20 Years Ranked
João Maria Pimentel CS'Associados34 Years Ranked
João Saúde Sérvulo & Associados28 Years Ranked
José Carlos Soares Machado SRS Legal 24 Years Ranked
José Jácome SRS Legal 30 Years Ranked
Maria Raquel Moreira Cuatrecasas36 Years Ranked
Teresa Anselmo Vaz Abreu Advogados32 Years Ranked
Band 4
Adriano Squilacce Uría Menéndez18 Years Ranked
Carla Gonçalves Borges VdA14 Years Ranked
Frederico Bettencourt Ferreira Cuatrecasas10 Years Ranked
Mafalda Ferreira Santos Sérvulo & Associados22 Years Ranked
Nuno Pena CMS30 Years Ranked
Rita Cruz CCA Law Firm16 Years Ranked
Sofia Ribeiro Mendes DLA Piper ABBC8 Years Ranked- Joaquim Taveira da FonsecaTaveira da Fonseca & Associados - Sociedade de Advogados, RL
Band 5
Alexandra Nascimento Correia Abreu Advogados2 Years Ranked
Carla Góis Coelho PLMJ8 Years Ranked
Fernando Ferreira Pinto Ferreira Pinto Cardigos36 Years Ranked
João Duarte de Sousa Garrigues26 Years Ranked
João Valadas Coriel Valadas Coriel & Associados14 Years Ranked
Pedro Caetano Nunes PLMJ6 Years Ranked
Rita Samoreno Gomes PLMJ6 Years Ranked
Vanessa Antunes DLA Piper ABBC6 Years Ranked- João Marques de AlmeidaAbreu Advogados
Up and Coming
Associates to watch
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Senior Statespeople
S António Pinto Leite
Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados | Dispute Resolution2024 | Senior Statespeople | 36 Years RankedAntónio Pinto Leite is well recognised among market commentators for his experience acting as both counsel and arbitrator in international arbitrations.
Band 1
1 Francisco CortezMorais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados | Head of Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 1 | 26 Years RankedFrancisco Cortez remains one of the leading figures in the Portuguese market, frequently advising clients on high-value litigations. He has experience defending corporates in class actions, with further activity in commercial cases.1 Frederico Gonçalves Pereira
VdA | Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 1 | 36 Years RankedFrederico Gonçalves Pereira has a strong track record of handling disputes within the banking, telecommunications, energy and pharmaceutical sectors. His extensive recent case load includes commercial litigations, enforcement proceedings and class actions.1 Luís Miguel Cortes Martins
Cuatrecasas | Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 1 | 36 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 acts as an arbitrator on corporate arbitrations.1 Miguel Esperança Pina
CS'Associados | Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 1 | 36 Years RankedMiguel Esperança Pina is a central figure in the Portuguese dispute resolution market. He handles a broad range of litigation and arbitration matters, with notable experience in administrative claims seeking to challenge decisions taken either by the Portuguese financial services regulator or by other public bodies. He left CMS to join CS'Associados in November 2024.1 Miguel Pinto CardosoVdA | Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 1 | 36 Years RankedMiguel Pinto Cardoso has standout experience in complex cross-border arbitrations, including ICC commercial arbitration and investment treaty cases brought against African states. He acts for construction companies and for clients operating in the banking and energy sectors.1 Nuno Ferreira Lousa
Linklaters | Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 1 | 36 Years RankedNuno Ferreira Lousa represents clients in the banking and pharmaceutical sector in various administrative and civil law cases. He also acts for public sector bodies on arbitration proceedings.1 Ricardo GuimarãesLinklaters | Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 1 | 32 Years RankedRicardo 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 and commercial litigation, with further experience assisting with class actions.
Band 2
2 Fernando Aguilar de Carvalho
Uría Menéndez | Head of Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 2 | 32 Years RankedFernando Aguilar de Carvalho handles both civil and criminal cases, frequently assisting clients with class action proceedings and competition damages claims. He also advises on commercial arbitrations.2 Filipe Vaz PintoMorais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados | Head of Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 2 | 18 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.2 Joaquim Shearman de Macedo
PLMJ | Head of Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 2 | 28 Years RankedJoaquim Shearman de Macedo is capable of handling varied mandates ranging from major cross-border banking disputes to high-profile cases dealing with the breach of intermediation agreements. He has further experience advising clients on BIT arbitration proceedings.2 Miguel Azevedo
Garrigues | Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 2 | 32 Years RankedMiguel Azevedo represents both domestic and international clients in banking, commercial and corporate litigations. He also acts on administrative proceedings, with further activity on ICC arbitrations.2 Miguel de AlmadaCuatrecasas | Head of Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 2 | 28 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.2 Nuno Líbano MonteiroPLMJ | Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 2 | 36 Years RankedNuno Líbano Monteiro is well placed to advise clients on significant environmental class action proceedings related to CO2 emissions, with further experience in debt recovery litigation.2 Nuno Salazar CasanovaUría Menéndez | Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 2 | 22 Years RankedNuno Salazar Casanova has a broad litigation practice that extends across shareholder disputes, 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.2 Pedro Metello de NápolesPLMJ | Head of Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 2 | 34 Years RankedPedro 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 Rita Gouveia
CMS | Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 2 | 28 Years RankedRita Gouveia remains a well-known name in the Portuguese market. She advises clients on commercial litigations and international arbitrations, including those under ICC rules. She also assists with enforcement proceedings.2 Sofia Martins
Miranda & Associados | Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 2 | 28 Years RankedSofia Martins comes highly recommended for her expertise in handling international and domestic arbitrations, including those under ICC rules. She also acts for clients on litigations in the energy sector.
Band 3
3 André Navarro de Noronha
TELLES | Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 3 | 20 Years RankedAndré Navarro de Noronha has demonstrable experience in corporate and real estate disputes. He also stands out for his experience handling personal injury claims.3 João Maria PimentelCS'Associados | Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 3 | 34 Years RankedJoão Maria Pimentel often represents clients in disputes in the banking, telecom and energy sectors. He also acts on enforcement proceedings.3 João Saúde
Sérvulo & Associados | Head of Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 3 | 28 Years RankedJoão Saúde has experience representing clients from the banking sector in insolvency-related disputes. He also handles commercial litigation, with further prowess in handling commercial and investment treaty arbitrations.3 José Carlos Soares Machado
SRS Legal | Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 3 | 24 Years RankedJosé Carlos Soares Machado possesses broad experience in construction, banking and investment-related disputes. He is also well placed to assist with enforcement proceedings.3 José JácomeSRS Legal | Head of Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 3 | 30 Years RankedJosé Jácome has a broad disputes practice that includes work on commercial and public law litigation and civil liability claims.3 Maria Raquel MoreiraCuatrecasas | Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 3 | 36 Years RankedMaria Raquel Moreira defends clients in arbitration and litigation arising in the banking sector. She frequently advises on corporate and commercial litigations.3 Teresa Anselmo Vaz
Abreu Advogados | Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 3 | 32 Years RankedTeresa Anselmo Vaz demonstrates experience representing clients in corporate litigation and arbitration proceedings. She frequently acts on liability claims.
Band 4
4 Adriano SquilacceUría Menéndez | Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 4 | 18 Years Ranked"He is very involved in matters, provides a very personalised and detailed advice and his technical abilities are impressive."4 Carla Gonçalves BorgesVdA | Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 4 | 14 Years RankedCarla Gonçalves Borges often advises on commercial disputes arising for clients in the financial services sector. She has proven experience in litigation and arbitration proceedings.4 Frederico Bettencourt FerreiraCuatrecasas | Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 4 | 10 Years RankedFrederico Bettencourt Ferreira advises clients from the banking, construction and automotive sectors on commercial litigations, private enforcement claims and class actions. He has further experience in assisting with claw-back claims.4 Mafalda Ferreira SantosSérvulo & Associados | Head of Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 4 | 22 Years RankedMafalda Ferreira Santos regularly advises on banking and real estate disputes, with the proven ability to assist with international matters. She has further experience in disputes regarding distribution agreements and product liability.4 Nuno PenaCMS | Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 4 | 30 Years RankedNuno Pena represents clients in civil disputes arising in the energy and banking sectors. He also assists with administrative procedures filed against the Portuguese banking sector regulator.4 Rita Cruz
CCA Law Firm | Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 4 | 16 Years RankedRita Cruz advises on defamation cases arising within the pharmaceuticals sector. She also has notable experience in commercial arbitration.4 Sofia Ribeiro Mendes
DLA Piper ABBC | Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 4 | 8 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.- Joaquim Taveira da FonsecaTaveira da Fonseca & Associados - Sociedade de Advogados, RL | Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 4
Band 5
5 Alexandra Nascimento CorreiaAbreu Advogados | Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedAlexandra Nascimento Correia enters the rankings this year following her continued good market performance. She assists with a variety of disputes of the banking and corporate sectors. She has further experience in arbitration proceedings.5 Carla Góis CoelhoPLMJ | Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 5 | 8 Years RankedCarla Góis Coelho assists clients with environmental class actions cases as well as debt recovery litigation.5 Fernando Ferreira Pinto
Ferreira Pinto Cardigos | Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 5 | 36 Years RankedFernando Ferreira Pinto is adept at representing clients in commercial litigations, with further activity acting as an arbitrator and chair in arbitration proceedings.5 João Duarte de SousaGarrigues | Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 5 | 26 Years RankedJoão 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 litigations, in addition to assisting with competition claims.5 João Valadas Coriel
Valadas Coriel & Associados | Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 5 | 14 Years RankedJoão Valadas Coriel handles varied disputes on behalf of clients from a variety of sectors such as banking, energy and real estate. He advises on commercial litigation as well as IP disputes.5 Pedro Caetano NunesPLMJ | Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 5 | 6 Years RankedPedro Caetano Nunes often assists with disputes arising within insolvency situations, with further experience defending clients in corporate control proceedings.5 Rita Samoreno GomesPLMJ | Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 5 | 6 Years RankedRita 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.5 Vanessa AntunesDLA Piper ABBC | Dispute Resolution2024 | Band 5 | 6 Years RankedVanessa Antunes advises on corporate and commercial litigation as well as insurance claims. She is also well placed to assist with domestic arbitrations.
Up and Coming
U Manuel de Abreu Castelo BrancoLinklaters | Dispute Resolution2024 | Up and Coming | 16 Years RankedManuel de Abreu Castelo Branco is able to assist with commercial litigation matters, with further activity in defending clients in claims against the Portuguese Competition Authority.
U Raquel Galvão SilvaLinklaters | Dispute Resolution2024 | Up and Coming | 8 Years RankedRaquel Galvão Silva plays a supporting role in major litigations conducted on behalf of clients in the banking, life sciences and energy sectors. She also has experience assisting with domestic arbitration proceedings.
Associates to watch
Ricardo SaraivaMiranda & Associados | Dispute Resolution2024 | Associates to watch | 6 Years RankedRicardo Saraiva frequently assists with arbitration proceedings, including key disputes arising for clients in the energy sector.
Rute MarquesPLMJ | Dispute Resolution2024 | Associates to watch | 4 Years RankedRute Marques assists with damages claims and class action suits, and is also well placed to advise on financial litigation.