ICLG Competition Litigation 2027: Portugal

BOOKS AND ACADEMIC ARTICLES 12 Oct 2026 in ICLG Competition Litigation 2027

Miguel Gorjão-Henriques, Mafalda Ferreira Santos, Alberto Saavedra and Nuno Temudo Vieira are the authors of the Portuguese chapter of the publication ICLG – Competition Litigation 2027.

The chapter provides a comprehensive analysis of the legal and regulatory framework governing competition litigation, mainly private enforcement, in Portugal, addressing topics such as interim and final measures, the taking of evidence, defences, time limits, settlements, costs, appeals, leniency programmes and the main reforms currently underway.

This edition highlights the most recent case law from the Supreme Court of Justice and the Court of Justice (of the European Union), notably regarding the quantification of damages and access to evidence. It also addresses the preliminary rulings currently pending, which could have a significant impact on the future of class actions in Portugal.