International & Cross-Border Capabilities | Global

A transactional powerhouse boasting leading practices in M&A, private equity and capital markets, while offering extensive global coverage and skilful cross-border support to its domestic and international client base, which comprises major corporations, banks and investment funds. It houses an integrated finance team and demonstrates considerable expertise in the outbound project finance market. The firm also features a well-regarded international disputes practice, covering commercial litigation and arbitration, with a particular focus on restructuring and insolvency disputes.

Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados is an outstanding Portuguese independent law firm. Its global platform includes dedicated teams in Africa and Singapore. Further bolstering its cross-border capability, the firm is part of the Lex Mundi alliance of international firms, providing a useful referral resource in many jurisdictions across the world. The firm also has special non-exclusive relationships with firms overseas, notably in Latin America, which affords the team plenty of flexibility when choosing to coordinate with co-counsel for multi-jurisdictional matters.

VdA is a market-leading independent law firm with a formidable reputation in the cross-border transactional space. The Lisbon-based practice has a burgeoning international profile with teams covering 13 jurisdictions, including integrated services in lusophone Africa, francophone Africa and Timor-Leste. The firm is particularly highlighted for its strong presence in Angola. For multi-jurisdictional work which extends beyond the firm's footprint, it engages with trusted co-counsel, drawing upon its non-exclusive list of partnership firms across Europe, America and Africa. VdA frequently collaborates with highly rated firms from the UK and USA, which also includes the regular secondment of lawyers.

The law firm's leading finance and private equity practices are at the forefront of its impressive cross-border transactional offering. Further complemented by broad strength across M&A and an all-encompassing capital markets practice. Leveraging off its first-rate finance expertise, the firm boasts an excellent reputation in the outbound projects and infrastructure market, with frequent instruction by domestic and international banks and prominent sponsors. Additionally active in the disputes arena, with litigation, arbitration and white-collar capabilities.

PLMJ is a popular choice as co-counsel, partnering with established international law firms to handle the Portuguese elements of large, multi-jurisdictional transactions and disputes. It is also well equipped to coordinate cross-border work as lead counsel for Portuguese businesses, drawing upon its relationships with highly rated firms in other jurisdictions. To further facilitate cross-border coordination, the firm created 'PLMJ Colab', a collaborative network of law firms in lusophone African jurisdictions, Timor-Leste and Macau.

Abreu Advogados is known for representing Portuguese clients in overseas matters, spanning a comprehensive range of practice areas, including corporate/M&A, banking and finance, and intellectual property. The law firm has ten international desks, dedicated to key markets in Asia, West Africa, Europe and South America, which collaborate with local firms to provide enhanced support to clients on global mandates. The firm is equally recognised for advising multinational clients on the Portuguese components of international transactions, routinely handling a range of contentious, transactional and regulatory matters.

Garrigues is a notable independent Iberian law firm with an impressively far-reaching international network, including offices in Europe, China and North Africa. The firm advises various multinational investors on a range of cross-border transactions and disputes. Additionally highlighted for its experience handling cross-border work involving Spain and the UK, the firm's international profile is further characterised by its concerted expansion into Latin America through the opening of its own offices and partnerships with local firms.

Recognised as one of the pioneers for developing a cross-border strategy in relation to African jurisdictions, Miranda & Associados continues to be highlighted for its considerable strength in this area. Renowned internationally in the oil and gas industry, it boasts an effective network of offices and alliances across the Portuguese-speaking world. In addition to oil and gas, the team advises on a wide range of work within the power projects and renewable energy sectors, including transactional, regulatory and contentious matters.

The law firm offers a market-leading corporate team well versed in cross-border M&A and joint ventures, with added expertise in the private equity sphere. It also houses a leading capital markets practice with notable strength in IPOs and derivatives. Its banking team is highly regarded for acquisition finance, real estate financing and cross-border regulatory work. The firm also houses a first-rate and all-encompassing disputes practice, including litigation, arbitration and white-collar crime experts.

Active in the cross-border transactional market, CMS has a notable corporate team seasoned in cross-border M&A and private equity matters. It also houses an all-encompassing capital markets practice, with ECM and DCM expertise. The Lisbon office boasts market-leading expertise in energy matters and offshore projects, with recognised strength in the oil and gas sector. Another feature of the firm's Portuguese offering is its impressive international disputes practice. Team members are well equipped to handle commercial and administrative litigation, with added experience in international arbitration.