Chambers Europe 2020
A Chambers Europe é a referência entre os diretórios internacionais que produzem rankings de sociedades de advogados, pela qualidade das suas pesquisas e pela abrangência das áreas que analisa, nomeadamente em toda a Europa e incluindo várias áreas de prática em cada jurisdição.
A SÉRVULO é referenciada neste diretório nas suas principais áreas de prática, com especial destaque para a classificação cimeira em Direito Público.
"Sources underline the team's dedication, highlighting 'the constant availability for clients and the opportunity for the discussion of solutions'."
"The department is also recognised for its 'strong and deep academic know-how'."
Manuel Magalhães
“Manuel Magalhães is active in insolvency, regulatory and everyday banking matters. He is also experienced in restructurings and digital banking matters.”
Paulo Câmara
“Paulo Câmara is valued by clients within the banking and finance sphere. He assists with mandates encompassing financing, compliance and capital markets relating to fintech.”
Francisco Barona
“Francisco Barona rises in the rankings after receiving stellar client feedback, highlighting his negotiation skills and attention to detail. He offers support in debt restructuring, real estate financing and the negotiation of other loan agreements.”
"Clients commend the firm for its 'in-depth knowledge of the area and the market'."
"Additional sources appreciate the team's 'strong and deep academic know-how'."
"The department gains recognition for being 'very proactive and responsive'."
"Interviewees report that the lawyers 'communicate very well and are precise, very thorough and have very good English'."
"Clients value the team's technical knowledge and business-oriented approach."
"Clients highlight the firm's 'technical capacity and level of experience'."
"Sources value the team's availability and network of international contacts."
João Saúde
“João Saúde handles both civil and commercial litigation, often in the fields of banking, sport and energy. He is also skilled in representing clients in arbitration proceedings.”
Teresa Anselmo Vaz
“Teresa Anselmo Vaz's practice is heavily focused on the pharmaceutical field, in which she possesses significant expertise. She additionally advises individuals on litigation concerning directors' liability.”
"Clients attest that the service is 'fast, personalised and very competent'."
"Interviewees describe the lawyers as 'approachable and easy to get along with'."
Chambers Review:
Outstanding firm with lengthy track record handling regulatory mandates involving life sciences companies. Client roster includes leading multinational pharmaceutical companies and medical device manufacturers, as well as national pharmaceutical associations. Additional strength in disputes involving patents.
"Market observers often highlight the firm's comprehensive expertise in public law, with one noting: 'They have the capacity to handle strategic matters for clients which sometimes involve new legislation'."
"Sources highlight the team's 'availability to discuss, to explain and to find legal solutions'."
"Others appreciate the team's client service, underlining the 'customer relationship of great proximity and attention'."
Chambers Review:
Distinguished by its long-standing expertise in public law and widely recognised in the market for its knowledge and experience. Noted for advising an impressive roster of public entities, for which it handles public procurement, PPPs, disputes and regulatory work. Advice spans the telecommunications, health, energy, transport and defence sectors. Offers environment law expertise.
"Clients praise the team's 'good communication and availability'."
José Manuel Sérvulo Correia
“José Manuel Sérvulo Correia is a founding partner of the firm and a highly esteemed figure in the Portuguese public law space.”
Rui Medeiros
“Rui Medeiros regularly advises on litigation and international arbitrations. He also handles public procurement procedures, infrastructure concession agreements and public-private partnerships.”
João Amaral e Almeida
“João Amaral e Almeida assists clients with public tenders, public procurement procedures, and concession agreements. He often advises clients in the transport and healthcare sectors.”
Mark Kirkby
“Mark Kirkby possesses broad expertise on matters relating to energy and infrastructure projects. He is proficient in handling public tenders, contracts, training courses and litigation.”
"Clients identify the team's strengths as 'technical quality in their work' and 'availability'."
Manuel Magalhães
“Manuel Magalhães garners recognition among peers who consider him to be 'a good lawyer' with an 'important role' in notable liquidation issues. His experience also includes insolvency disputes and restructuring operations.”
Mafalda Ferreira Santos
“Mafalda Ferreira Santos offers clients an established practice in insolvency matters, including dealing with credit claims. Interviewees are quick to praise her 'availability and technical quality'.”
"Interviewees attest: 'The team considers the risks and cuts through legal jargon'."
"Sources value the lawyers' 'availability and capacity for replies'."