Arbitration

SÉRVULO is widely recognized for its distinguished practice in both domestic and international arbitration, acting in disputes of high economic value, strategic importance, and considerable legal sophistication.

The team represents multinational corporations, industrial conglomerates, financial institutions, public entities, and investors in commercial, corporate, administrative, tax and sports arbitration proceedings, including disputes arising in the construction, energy, infrastructure, financial services, tourism, healthcare, and public procurement sectors.

Combining solid procedural expertise with a understanding of sector-specific dynamics, SÉRVULO advises and represents clients across all phases of the arbitral process, from the initial strategic assessment and urgent relief measures to the conduct of the arbitration and any subsequent proceedings relating to the setting aside, recognition, and enforcement of arbitral awards.

The team frequently operates in close collaboration with international law firms and cross-border legal teams, including as co-counsel, ensuring seamless coordination in multi-jurisdictional disputes.

The practice incorporates both ad hoc and institutional arbitration, including proceedings conducted under the rules of leading arbitral institutions such as the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA), the Commercial Arbitration Centre of the Portuguese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CAC), the Arbitration Centre of the Funchal Commercial and Industrial Association – Madeira Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACIF-CCIM), the Administrative Arbitration Centre (CAAD), the Court of Arbitration for Sport (TAD), among others.

SÉRVULO’s lawyers regularly act as counsel, arbitrators, and tribunal secretaries, and maintain an active presence in prominent international arbitration organisations and forums.