Chambers Europe 2021
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 in several practice areas in each jurisdiction.
"An interviewee praises the department's know-how, saying: 'The finance team is very experienced, which is of big value', and adds: 'The practice benefits from very strong lawyers'."
"The lawyers are experts in reaching targets, really proactive and have good market knowledge", enthuses a client.
Manuel Magalhães
“Manuel Magalhães is valued for 'the empathy he is able to generate with clients and the quality of his work'. He regularly advises on complex liquidation proceedings as well as regulatory and restructuring matters.”
Paulo Câmara
“Paulo Câmara advises banks and investors on shareholder deals and financial credit matters. Clients appreciate that 'he has very good market knowledge'.”
Francisco Barona
“Francisco Barona demonstrates solid knowledge of corporate finance matters and restructuring operations. He also advises on the acquisition of NPLs.”
"Clients have a good impression of the team and state: 'The lawyers help us a lot with making decisions, give us daily support and confidence'."
"Another client enthuses: 'The team is very experienced and is able to bring that know-how to the client'."
Chambers Review:
Recognised practice active in cross-border and domestic competition issues for private and public clients. Advises on contentious proceedings, including cartel investigations and state aid matters. Also provides support on EU law issues and assists with dawn raids. Client portfolio includes players from the retail, financial and pharmaceutical sectors.
"Clients are quick to mention the team's 'high competence and rapid response combined with the in-depth study of the questions asked'."
"The team is further praised for its 'experience level, the ease of the relationship and the capacity and quality of their work'."
João Saúde
“João Saúde mainly assists clients with banking and infrastructure conflicts, offering experience with contractual and investment disputes. He has additional expertise on breach of contract matters in the sports sector.”
Mafalda Ferreira Santos
“Mafalda Ferreira Santos has considerable experience in banking and real estate litigation. One source states: 'She is excellent and has great experience in financial litigation'.”
"The knowledge of labour law is excellent, and the advice is very detailed and proper", a satisfied client says.
"Another client highlights the team's 'high degree of efficiency'."
Chambers Review:
Notable practice housing a first-rate life sciences team which regularly assists leading generics clients with patent disputes. Experienced in data privacy, distribution agreements, copyrights, trade marks and authorship rights matters. Adept at handling multi-jurisdictional issues. Outstanding track record in handling regulatory mandates involving life sciences companies. Client roster includes leading multinational pharmaceutical companies and medical device manufacturers.
"Clients highlight the firm's 'availability, the clearness of their advice and the confidence in what they are doing'."
Chambers Review:
Notable practice housing a first-rate life sciences team which regularly assists leading generics clients with patent disputes. Experienced in data privacy, distribution agreements, copyrights, trade marks and authorship rights matters. Adept at handling multi-jurisdictional issues. Outstanding track record in handling regulatory mandates involving life sciences companies. Client roster includes leading multinational pharmaceutical companies and medical device manufacturers.
"Clients highlight the firm's 'availability, the clearness of their advice and the confidence in what they are doing'."
"Satisfied clients state: 'The team has a great capacity to grasp technical issues and an excellent ability to construct legal solutions'."
"Further clients commend the department's 'good technical qualities and availability'."
"Clients highlight the team's 'in-depth knowledge' and 'rapid responses', with one of them adding: 'They stand out for their technical abilities'."
"They were prompt in the response and the work was good quality", remarks another interviewee.
José Manuel Sérvulo Correia
“Founding partner José Manuel Sérvulo Correia is highly regarded by interviewees, who consider him a figure of reference in the public law sector. He is an expert in regulatory matters and arbitration proceedings.”
Rui Medeiros
“Rui Medeiros is well regarded for his experience handling regulatory proceedings in relation to public-private partnerships, as well as complex administrative matters. Clients report that he is 'extremely competent, reliable and available'.”
João Amaral e Almeida
“João Amaral e Almeida is recognised for his experience in public law matters. He assists with the implementation of public health projects, as well as with litigation proceedings concerning public tenders.”
Mark Kirkby
“Mark Kirkby has considerable experience representing clients in arbitration proceedings arising from breach of contract, as well as urban rehabilitation projects. Clients single out his 'technical knowledge and proximity to the client'.”
Pedro Fernández Sánchez
“Pedro Fernández Sánchez is capable of assisting with regulatory aspects related to public procurement and urban rehabilitation projects.”
"Clients depict the team as 'extremely committed with high standards', while adding that the lawyers are 'very reliable and always extremely responsive'."
"Another client also highly values 'the quality of the work performed'."
Manuel Magalhães
“Manuel Magalhães has a broad practice that takes in large liquidation proceedings, credit claims, clawback disputes and insolvency liability litigation. He often advises banks and real estate clients.”
Mafalda Ferreira Santos
“Mafalda Ferreira Santos is recognised by clients for her 'quality of work and meticulousness in the study of subjects'. She assists clients with contentious matters within insolvency, as well as revitalisation processes.”
"One client values the firm 'due to their accessibility, experience with international clients and understanding of different cultures'."
Chambers Review:
Independent domestic group offering expertise in promotional campaigns and advertising matters as well as software-related issues. Acts for clients from a range of industries such as life sciences, technology, and food and drink. Offers additional strength in data protection issues and reviewing of contract terms and conditions.