Manuel Magalhães among the 30 lawyers who made the greatest impact on the Portuguese legal market in 2026

Manuel Magalhães, partner and Managing Partner of SÉRVULO, is one of Portugal’s most highly regarded lawyers, ranked 7th in Iberian Lawyer’s “Top 30 Lawyers in Portugal for 2026”.

The 2026 edition reflects the dynamic changes taking place in Portugal’s legal sector, marked by the arrival of new players, the expansion of law firms, and increased investment in new practice areas and internationalisation. For the first time, Iberian Lawyer has expanded its annual selection from 20 to 30 names, seeking to identify the professionals behind the major transactions and projects that have been transforming the Portuguese market.

The selection of the 30 lawyers is based on four criteria established by Iberian Lawyer: track record, leadership, reputation and career trajectory, recognising the individual role of each lawyer as well as that of their teams.