General Business Law: Corporate | Europe

Senior practitioner Carlos Lucena is a hugely respected corporate lawyer who earns praise for his management of complex transactional mandates on behalf of funds and corporate clients.

Carlos Osório de Castro is recognised as one of the most high-profile corporate lawyers in the market. His extensive experience include advising on the negotiation of cross-border strategic partnerships between major corporates and acquisitions.

Tomás Pessanha leads major corporate mandates, including the establishment of joint ventures and company restructurings. He also acts for companies and private equity funds on investments and acquisitions.

Bernardo Maria Lobo Xavier handles corporate transactions and real estate acquisitions. He is well known among market commentators as a key partner in the firm's Porto office.

Eduardo Verde Pinho is esteemed for his handling of M&A transactions. He also offers support to clients on contractual issues.

Filipe Avides Moreira advises on domestic and international corporate transactions and restructurings, including those that have real estate or energy components. He also acts on the investor side of venture capital deals.

Isabel Gião de Andrade is a focused corporate law practitioner. She is experienced in corporate restructurings and transactions, including significant cross-border mandates. She also has commendable experience in the ESG sector.

Jorge Simões Cortez stands out for his market reputation for corporate mandates. He advises on the sale of telecoms infrastructure and the negotiation of sharing agreements in cross-border transactions.

Paulo de Tarso Domingues advises on corporate and commercial mandates, including project development and corporate restructuring.

Rui Peixoto Duarte is a key partner in the firm's corporate and real estate practices. He advises international companies on the establishment of Portuguese subsidiaries and the acquisition of companies and land plots.

Head of department and managing partner Francisco Espregueira Mendes has a broad corporate and commercial practice that includes corporate restructurings, share acquisitions and sales.

João Coelho de Pinho works on corporate transactions and restructurings. He is particularly well placed to advise real estate clients.

João Robles is head of Eversheds Sutherland's Porto office and has experience working cross-border on African mandates. He has particular expertise in corporate investments and restructurings.

Joaquim Vieira Peres is a top-ranked competition lawyer based in the firm's Porto office. He is well placed to handle competition and M&A mandates.

Manuel Liberal Jerónimo is recognised for his solid offering in corporate transactions. He provides assistance with share acquisitions and restructuring mandates, and has a good knowledge of the real estate sector.

Miguel Miranda advises corporates on a range of commercial mandates. He is experienced in handling competition law issues, including related disputes.

Head of department Pedro Sá attracts attention for his handling of M&A transactions on behalf of Porto-headquartered companies.