Chambers Global 2021
Chambers Global reflects the prestige of Chambers Europe, but it focuses, in Portugal, only on a few practice areas with global reach.
Chambers Global also gives a view of the legal markets on the African continent and of the international dimension of law firms, in which SÉRVULO's capabilities have also been referenced.
Chambers Review:
Highly respected practice, noted for its outstanding regulatory advice. Often provides assistance to prominent financial institutions and investment funds and is well placed to assist with transactional or operational issues. Further experienced in digital banking matters. Also offers expertise in restructuring and insolvency. Also adept at advising on EU regulation.
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.”
Chambers Review:
Provides specialised advice to high-profile clients from the financial and corporate sectors. Assists with takeovers as well as regulatory compliance. Additionally skilled in assisting with derivatives and debt matters. Active across a range of industry sectors, including energy and real estate. Also acts in foreign jurisdictions such as Cabo Verde.
Chambers Review:
Offers a comprehensive service in litigation, arbitration and regulatory compliance. Boasts strong know-how in administrative litigation and coverage of civil and commercial claims. Criminal law is a further strength for the team, focusing on financial and corruption-related offences. Advises major domestic clients with activity in various industry sectors, including natural resources, life sciences, real estate and sport. Assists with cases involving other jurisdictions in Europe and Latin America.
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'.”
Chambers Review:
Sérvulo & Associados is a well-respected independent firm with a notable presence in the cross-border market, primarily through partnerships with leading law firms in strategic jurisdictions. It is a member of three international law firm networks and houses dedicated expertise relating to lusophone Africa, Timor-Leste and Macau.
Its M&A team is particularly well versed in advising foreign clients on the establishment of Portuguese operations, and the firm also houses a capable finance practice noted for its regulatory expertise. It has additional strength in capital markets matters, including IPOs, and is further recognised for its representation of clients in the full spectrum of contentious matters, including litigation, arbitration and regulatory enforcement, as well as anti-corruption criminal proceedings.
"A source reports: 'The firm's services are excellent. Its strengths are its competence and in-depth knowledge of the subject matter that allows it to offer varied solutions'."
Chambers Review:
Draws on its vast experience in public law to advise public entities and state-owned companies on the regulatory and contractual elements of various domestic projects. Broad industry knowledge encompassing the transport, road infrastructure and aviation sectors. Offers notable activity in the renewable energy sector.