Chambers Europe 2018
Chambers Europe is the benchmark among international directories that produce rankings of law firms, for the quality of its research and for the scope of the areas it analyses, namely across all of Europe and several practice areas in each jurisdiction, including pan-European practices. SÉRVULO is ranked in this directory in all its practice areas, with special highlight being given to the top-tier rankings for Public Law and Finance and Governance.
In addition to this, as recognition of the excellence of its legal services and its commitment to the Client, in 2013 SÉRVULO won the Chambers Europe Award for Excellence in Portugal: Client Service, for which it had already been nominated the previous year.
"I highlight their expertise in banking and finance matters and their remarkable technical knowledge. Additionally, their structure allows a closer relationship with us and very customised services."
Manuel Magalhães
“Is dedicated and hard-working and looks at the bigger picture on how to achieve his client's goals.”
Paulo Câmara
“Is an experienced lawyer in the financial regulatory world. He is quick to understand key objectives and effective in producing the required outputs. He is very accessible and always available, and has excellent personal relationships.”
Clients highlight the lawyers’ solid knowledge of capital markets, saying: “They are really good from a technical perspective.”
The team is well known for its "technical knowledge."
The team members are praised for strong work ethic: “They are very proactive and well prepared." and for its "deep knowledge of business law."
Clients praise the team, describing the lawyers as "active, diligent and prompt," as well as "courteous and kind."
Sources also note the team's experience: "The firm stands out because of the team's high level of technical knowledge."
The firm is well reputed in this area of law, with market commentators agreeing that they are "very strong on projects."
Another source highlights that "they have highly qualified lawyers with deep knowledge of public law."
Clients are appreciative of the department's careful attention to detail and "hands-on, practical approach."
Another client highlights the "high level of knowledge concerning procurement in Portuguese law."
José Manuel Sérvulo Correia
“A figure that is very well respected.”
Rui Medeiros
“His availability, quick responses and "capacity to anticipate future problems" are praised.”
João Amaral e Almeida
“He is "a specialist in procurement," for which clients highlight "his knowledge of the law."”
Mark Kirkby
“Very sharp.”
"The firm has a lot of expertise in restructuring matters. Additionally, its structure allows a closer relationship with the client and very customised services".