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Portugal
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Band 1
1 LinklatersInternational & Cross-Border Capabilities2025 | Band 1 | 6 Years RankedA 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.
1 Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & AssociadosInternational & Cross-Border Capabilities2025 | Band 1 | 6 Years RankedMorais 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.
The law firm offers elite practitioners across corporate transactions and financing and international dispute resolution matters for a multinational clientele. It is a prominent adviser on project finance negotiations relating to overseas developments, and its leading litigation and investigations teams are well versed in criminal fraud and corruption matters. It is also experienced advising on international arbitrations, notably those involving Portuguese-speaking countries.
1 VdA Vieira de AlmeidaInternational & Cross-Border Capabilities2025 | Band 1 | 6 Years RankedIts superb transactional offering, with leading expertise in M&A, private equity and capital markets, is much sought after by multinational corporations and asset managers. It also houses a top-ranked banking team that is regularly instructed by international financial institutions on the complete range of transactional and regulatory matters. The law firm also boasts an impressive disputes practice covering cross-border commercial litigation, international arbitration and white-collar crime cases. The team is further singled out for its strong international capabilities in outbound project finance, particularly within the oil and gas sector.
Band 2
2 CS'AssociadosInternational & Cross-Border Capabilities2025 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedThe 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.
2 PLMJInternational & Cross-Border Capabilities2025 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedIts clientele includes international corporations, financial institutions and private equity funds, and it has a notable presence in international energy and infrastructure projects. The law firm's cross-border approach is also characterised by a first-class disputes team which frequently represents its clients in commercial and financial litigation, with added capability in international arbitration. PLMJ is additionally sought after for criminal cases concerning corruption, fraud and money laundering.
Band 3
3 Abreu AdvogadosInternational & Cross-Border Capabilities2025 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedAbreu 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.
3 DLA Piper ABBCInternational & Cross-Border Capabilities2025 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedA law firm frequently endorsed for its geographic reach, DLA Piper is highlighted by sources for delivering an integrated approach to an array of transactional and contentious proceedings. Across its network, the firm has a strong commitment to sector groups and industry-focused expertise, with retail, pharmaceuticals and technology representing key areas of focus. Its Lisbon office houses a large team of lawyers regularly instructed by a broad variety of Portuguese and international clients on an array of transactional and contentious matters.3 GarriguesInternational & Cross-Border Capabilities2025 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedGarrigues 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.
3 Miranda & AssociadosInternational & Cross-Border Capabilities2025 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedRecognised 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.
Band 4
4 CMSInternational & Cross-Border Capabilities2025 | Band 4 | 6 Years RankedActive 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.
4 Uría MenéndezInternational & Cross-Border Capabilities2025 | Band 4 | 6 Years RankedUría Menéndez is an Iberian powerhouse offering a globally integrated service through its own network of offices located in the main financial centres of Europe, the USA and Latin America. For multi-jurisdictional mandates beyond its footprint, the firm coordinates with co-counsel and can draw upon a selection of highly regarded independent law firms with which it has close ties. The law firm is also a member of the Lex Mundi international network of firms, bolstering its cross-border coverage.
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.