APTS - Alves Pereira & Teixeira de Sousa, S.P., R.L. > Lisbon, Portugal > Firm Profile
APTS - Alves Pereira & Teixeira de Sousa, S.P., R.L. Offices
Avenida da Liberdade 105, 2º Dto
1250-140 Lisboa
Portugal
APTS - Alves Pereira & Teixeira de Sousa, S.P., R.L. > The Legal 500 Rankings
Portugal > Transport Tier 3
With a keen focus on the aviation industry, APTS - Alves Pereira & Teixeira de Sousa, S.P., R.L.'s transport group serves a clientele that includes insurers, airlines, and airport operators. Aircraft financing, liability claims and insurance disputes are core areas of expertise for the department, which is led by João Marques De Almeida. José Alves Pereira possesses a wealth of experience in contentious and non-contentious aviation matters.Practice head(s):
João Marques de Almeida
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Efficient, excellent, professional, responsive, and cost-effective.’
‘João Pedro Alves Pereira is knowledgeable, professional, responsive, knows the market, and gives no-nonsense advice.’
Key clients
Aerovista
Aegean Airlines
AIG Europe
Air Charter Service
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE
Aircinks Solutions (CMAC Group)
ANA Aeroportos
AXA France/XL Insurance
AON Corporation
Arik Air
Arkefly (TUI Airlines)
Bombardier Aerospace Corporation
BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions Suisse S.A. (former Fortis Lease)
Embraer, SA
Eisele Flugdienst GmbH
Fidelidade-Mundial (Império Bonança)
FlyEgipt
Global Aerospace
Heliportugal
Honeywell Aerospace
HW Clemens, GmbH
Korean Air
Kühne+Nagel (group of companies)
L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
LAM – Mozambican Airlines (Confidential)
La Réunion Aérienne
Landmark Aviation
OGMA-Indústria Aeronáutica de Portugal, SA
ORIONWAY Sàrl
Pratt & Whitney Canada
Sky Aviation Leasing
Swedish Skydiving Federation
Tamar Nazareth Trading Ltd
The Aviation Factory
UAS International Trip Support
Work highlights
- Assisted Embraer S.A. and its subsidiary OGMA with insurance claims after a fire damaged a maintenance facility and Rolls-Royce aircraft engines.
- Assisted ANA Aeroportos and Allianz France in a dispute with an airline regarding an Airbus A330-223 and Boeing 767-323ER collision during ground handling.
- Advised and represented Aegean Airlines on slot and COVID-19 screening infringements, passenger claims, and regulatory issues for flights to and from Portuguese airports.
Portugal > Insolvency and restructuring Tier 4
APTS - Alves Pereira & Teixeira de Sousa, S.P., R.L. represents both debtors and creditors in restructuring, insolvency, and winding-up proceedings. The department is led by Joao Marques De Almeida, who is skilled in cross-border insolvency cases. Complementing the team, João Pedro Alves Pereira, head of the employment practice, acts for Portuguese and multinational companies in a variety of restructuring matters.Practice head(s):
João Marques de Almeida
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Very efficient, responsive, knowledgeable, professional and cost-effective. ’
‘João Alves Pereira is professional, efficient, proactive, knows the market well, and gives no-nonsense advice.’
Key clients
Ameriprise Financial
Amway Iberia, S.A.
B2S – Sistemas de Informação, Lda.
Dupi Import SL
Free Now, Unip. Lda
Garza Capital, S.L.
Geobrugg Ibérica, S.A.U.
Grammer AG
IPG Mediabrand
Lanificio Zignone S.p.A.
Megameios, ACE
Miki Travel Limited
Rentokil Initial Portugal, Lda.
Tamar Nazareth Trading, Ltd.
Threadneedle Asset Management Holdings Limited
Valormed – Sociedade Gestora de Resíduos de Embalagens e Medicamentos, Lda.
Veralia Corporación, SL
Work highlights
- Represented Lanificio Zignone S.p.A. in the insolvency proceedings of Dielmar SA, involving the collection of a significant debt resulting from the supply of premium textile products.
- Represented Interpublic Group of Companies (Mediabrands Portugal) in the insolvency proceedings of several local companies.
- Represented Threadneedle Asset Management Holdings Limited in the judicial liquidation of BES, including in the subsequent sale of portfolio and claims assignment.
Portugal > Intellectual property Tier 4
APTS - Alves Pereira & Teixeira de Sousa, S.P., R.L. has a robust IP offering, which is noted for its expertise across the media, advertising and entertainment sectors. The team regularly acts for a range of domestic and international clients on trade mark registration and enforcement matters. The practice is steered by Belen Granados, who is recognised for her specialisation in IP and media-related matters.Practice head(s):
Belén Granados
Key clients
The Interpublic Group of Companies
Mediabrands Portugal
Valormed
Universal Media
OrionWW
HUNGERIT Zrt
Iniciativas de Meios
Work highlights
- Assisting The Interpublic Group of Companies with several EU and domestic trade marks.
- Advising Mediabrands Portugal on the negotiation of the ownership of IP rights and/or copyrights concerning the creative concepts or ideas developed by its agencies under several digital and media services agreements with the Portuguese media.
- Assisting HUNGERIT Zrt with the conversion of an EU trade mark application with the the Portuguese Institute of Industrial Property.
Portugal > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 5
Under the leadership of João Alves Pereira , the corporate group at APTS - Alves Pereira & Teixeira de Sousa, S.P., R.L. shines in non-transactional corporate law matters. Pereira has more than three decades of experience in this space, providing advice on numerous transactions both domestically and internationally. Key sector strengths for the department include TMT, retail and transport.Practice head(s):
João P. Alves Pereira
Key clients
Checkpoint Systems
IGPEMA GROUP
Rentokil Initial plc
G-Core Labs
CMAC GROUP UK LIMITED
NICEPEOPLEATWORK, S.L.
Iniciativas de Meios
Water Is Life Group
HAHN Kunststoffe GmbH
LAMEX FOODS EUROPE GMBH
Work highlights
- Advising HAHN Kunststoffe GmbH on the acquisition of a majority interest in a Portuguese recycling company.
- Advising Water Is Life Group on the acquisition of RCL Portugal.
- Assisting NICEPEOPLEATWORK, S.L. with the incorporation of its Portuguese Subsidiary.
Portugal > Dispute resolution Tier 5
The dispute resolution team at APTS - Alves Pereira & Teixeira de Sousa, S.P., R.L. frequently assists both domestic and international clients with various mandates, spanning commercial and contractual disputes, insurance claims, debt recovery proceedings, and insolvency cases. Spearheading the team is Joao Marques De Almeida, who boasts extensive experience in arbitration and litigation. José Alves Pereira, a founding member of the Portuguese Arbitration Association, possesses over four decades' experience in dispute resolution.Practice head(s):
João Marques de Almeida
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
ADM International Sàrl (Archer Daniels Midland European branch)
AIG Europe
ANA Aeroportos
AXA|/XL Insurance| |France
Allianz France
Assuranceforeningen SKULD (Singapore)
Club Med
DEUTZ CS
Embraer, SA
Fidelidade-Mundial (Império Bonança)
Geobrugg Ibérica, S.A.U.
Guinea Foods SDN. BHD.
IPG Mediabrands
Kühne+Nagel (group of companies)
La Réunion Aérienne
Lanificio Zignone
L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
Polyrix, Inc.
SAUR International, SAS
Simflex Grilles & Closures Ltd. (MobilFlex Group of Companies)
Tamar Nazareth Trading, Ltd.
The Tenant Solution, SL
Threadneedle Asset Management, Ltd.
Veralia Corporación
Work highlights
- Advising and assisting ADM International Sàrl (Archer Daniels Midland European branch) with a contractual dispute involving the tolling of sunflower seed into sunflower seed meal and sunflower oil.
- Representing several institutional senior bondholders in the judicial liquidation of BES Bank following the collapse of the Portuguese bank.
- Acting for SAUR International, SAS in a contractual and insurance dispute involving the breach of Warranties and Representations in a Shares Purchase Agreement for the acquisition of a Portuguese company.
Portugal > Employment Tier 5
With extensive experience in employee benefits, pension and social security issues, APTS - Alves Pereira & Teixeira de Sousa, S.P., R.L. offers legal support to corporate clients in labour judicial proceedings, disciplinary procedures, and employment contract negotiations. João P. Alves Pereira is the main point of contact in the team for domestic and multinational companies seeking advice on dismissals, workforce restructurings and litigation.Practice head(s):
João P. Alves Pereira
Testimonials
‘The responsive and client-focused team provides practical advice.’
‘Understands the business of the client and has good sector knowledge.’
Key clients
Free Now
Archon Systems
Eleven Sports
IPG Mediabrands
IPG Health UK
IRIS HR Consulting
MPM Software
NICEPEOPLEATWORK S.L.
Secopa SL
Work highlights
- Acted for Eleven Sports in two labour claims against a former member of the Board of Directors.
- Assisted IPG Health UK in the negotiation and drafting of a severance agreement with a Portuguese employee working from Portugal.
- Assisted Free Now on various employment law issues, including termination of contracts, contract addendums and mandatory employee notices.
Portugal > TMT Tier 5
APTS - Alves Pereira & Teixeira de Sousa, S.P., R.L. ‘s TMT practice is frequently instructed by a diverse roster of clients on a range of matters, including licensing agreements, IT contracts, GDPR compliance, and privacy policies. Practice head João Pedro Alves Pereira is often retained by media and advertising clients.Practice head(s):
João P. Alves Pereira
Key clients
IPG MEDIABRANDS PORTUGAL
Initiative Media
Megameios, ACE
Free Now
OrionWW Portugal
Archon System Inc
Equivalenza Retail S.L.U
SEB Développement SAS
Work highlights
- Advising Equivalenza Retail S.L.U in relation to a sweepstake offer in Portuguese territory.
- Advising and assisting the agencies of IPG Mediabrands Portugal with the negotiation of several media planning and purchase agreements.
- Assisting and advising initiative MEDIA with the implementation of its (online) whistleblowing channel.
APTS - Alves Pereira & Teixeira de Sousa, S.P., R.L. > Firm Profile
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aviation and transportation | João Marques Almeida | ||
| Corporate/M&A | João Pedro Alves Pereira | ||
| Dispute resolution | José Alves Pereira | ||
| Dispute resolution | Miguel Teixeira de Sousa | ||
| Intellectual property | Belén Granados | ||
| Employment | João Pedro Alves Pereira | ||
| Insolvency and restructuring | João Marques Almeida | ||
| Real estate | José Alves Pereira | ||
| TMT | Belén Granados | ||
| Projects/mining | João Pedro Alves Pereira | ||
| Arbitration/mediation | José Alves Pereira |
Staff Figures
Number of lawyers : 14Languages
English Spanish German Italian French PortugueseMemberships
LAWorld L2B Aviation Iurope European Air Law Association (EALA) ITechLaw International Bar Association (IBA) IP IT LawInternational Capabilities
APTS’s international work includes drafting and negotiation of international contracts, real estate deals, M&A and equity purchase and transactions in Portuguese-speaking countries, working in collaboration with well-reputed local firms. It also has vast experience in dispute resolution matters, with some of its senior partners having acted as arbitrators in international arbitration claims.
As a member of several international networks of lawyers, including LAWorld, IP IT Law and L2B Aviation, APTS has the capacity to work globally, as it benefits from its presence on these global networks.
The firm also has corresponding law firms in Angola (Luanda), Cape Verde (Praia) and Mozambique (Maputo).
APTS and its partners are active members of several international networks and associations, including IBA (International Bar Association), EALA (European Air Law Association) and ITechLaw.
The lawyers of APTS are fluent in Portuguese, English, German, French, Italian and Spanish.