‘Cuatrecasas’ M&A team is excellent: very professional, with total availability and a high capacity to anticipate problems. All of this allows for the creation of a unique relationship of trust that clearly differentiates them from other firms.’

‘Alexandra Martins stands out – she is an excellent lawyer; very solid from a technical point of view, with extensive experience in M&A, which allows her to have great ability to lead the negotiation table.’

‘Multidisciplinary team with a very high level of work, capacity and focused on results.’

‘Mariana Norton dos Reis – experience, commercial skills, negotiation. Francisco Martins Caetano – work capacity, organisation.’

‘The team is of very high quality and is very responsive. They understand the client’s economic needs and find pragmatic solutions.’

‘Luis Miguel Cortes Martins: very experienced in M&A, good commercial understanding, excellent negotiator.’

‘Alexandra Martins: high-quality and excellent experience in corporate law and M&A, very responsive, looks for pragmatic solutions.’

‘Cuatrecasas has a top-notch, multidisciplinary and flexible legal team.’

‘The team I work with at Morais Leitão (M&A, regulatory energy) is one of the best teams in the market. They have experience, a very practical approach, great negotiators, and they are strong technically speaking, and always available.’

‘Proximity to the client and in-depth knowledge of the challenges posed to the business model and operations.’

‘The firm stands out for its exclusive focus on corporate law and M&A, which allows them to have a much more in-depth understanding of client needs in this specific field. The team has a proven track record of closing M&A deals efficiently and on time, which is rare in the national legal market.’

‘Partner Luis Roquette Geraldes is recognised for his negotiation skills and business acumen, characteristics that are particularly valuable in M&A situations.’

‘Morais Leitão is one of the top firms in Portugal. They have strong practices in all areas and a great combination of seasoned senior partners and hands-on partners.’

‘They have a deep knowledge of the market and usually take a commercial and practical approach, which is greatly appreciated by international clients.’

‘The Morais Leitão team can handle the most complex, sophisticated M&A transactions for national and international clients.’

‘The Morais Leitão team led by Magda Viçoso has a 360 vision that is very aligned with the client’s objectives. Very competent and dynamic.’

‘The corporate and M&A team’s client-driven approach sets it apart within the national landscape. We also value the emphasis that PLMJ has placed on building a company culture that takes different stakeholders and companies into account.’

‘I would say that what distinguishes this firm in Portugal is that it combines the personalisation of the topics covered and a large team.’

‘Excellent team, quick response and duly clarifying all queries. Good treatment, education and availability.’

‘I would recommend Filipe Avides Moreira is an excellent professional.’

‘I would like to highlight Filipe Avides Moreira with whom I have worked in different matters. I think Filipe is an outstanding lawyer due to his professional competence, and personal availability whenever needed. He has deep expertise in M&A and corporate law and is always directly involved in the matter at hand.’

‘PLMJ proved to be a very professional team, with excellent conditions to receive, monitor and advise its clients. It also has a multidisciplinary team, which allows us to provide professional and competent responses, even in the most complex processes.’

‘I highlight Filipe Avides Moreira is extremely friendly and available, with a great alignment of thoughts, approach and even style, to the themes that emerged. He was very professional and competent, and proved to be very knowledgeable about the matters covered.’

‘Very good technical knowledge, good client support, great knowledge of the market and the business.’

‘I recommend Catarina Tavares Loureiro – very comprehensive global vision, available and achieves a very good final result.’

‘Great attention to detail, total commitment to the client, a lot of proactivity and complete availability.’

‘The practice has very capable partners and associates, and provides a very tailored legal service suite for M&A in the Portuguese context.’

‘Leading firm in Portugal and strong knowledge of the market and different actors in corporate and M&A practice.’

‘Sofia Bobone has unparalleled experience in M&A and capital markets, in different geographies (Portugal, Angola, Mozambique). High availability.’

‘Jorge Bleck: unparalleled experience in M&A, particularly in privatisations and highly complex processes. One of the most experienced lawyers in Portugal.’

‘Great proactive approach to finding solutions to enable transactions. Excellent understanding of the nature of the business. Direct involvement of partners and rest of the team.’

‘VdA is a prominent law firm in Portugal, recognised for its excellence in the area of ​​corporate law and M&A. The team offers a high quality legal service, focused on an in-depth understanding of its clients’ needs and goals.’

‘The corporate and M&A team is fully dedicated to providing effective and strategic solutions, adapted to the specificities of each transaction.’

‘Paulo Trindade da Costa: extensive experience in M&A, in-depth knowledge of the Portuguese business environment, good knowledge of the economic framework in Angola.’

‘The corporate and M&A team is fully dedicated to providing effective and strategic solutions, adapted to the specificities of each transaction.’

‘The lawyers of this practice are extremely responsive, hands-on and available to adapt to client’s aims and intended results. They have a profound expertise in all matters of corporate and M&A law as applied to the energy industry.’

‘Rui Peixoto Duarte: pragmatic approach and fluent in French, which was an asset in a recent cross-border transaction.’

‘César Bessa Monteiro Jr is a lawyer who presents practical, efficient and outside the box solutions. His professional ethics, the solidity of his knowledge and the quality of the solutions he presents are differentiating factors in the market.’

‘We have been working with this M&A team for many years. They always demonstrate great technical competence, client attention and always clarify any doubts, anticipating problems.’

‘The practice has a high reputation in the market. They produce high quality work and take a commercial and pragmatic approach when dealing with their clients.’

‘José Maria Corrêa de Sampaio has excellent availability and extensive experience in M&A. Ability to quickly understand the client’s intended objectives in the negotiation process and adjust documentation accordingly.’

‘Manuel Santos Vítor is extremely dedicated and always available.’

‘The lawyers who provide us with services, especially João Caldeira and Tiago Valente de Oliveira, demonstrate great availability, adaptability to the client’s needs and excellent technical preparation, which creates a lot of security in the service provided.’ 

‘João Caldeira and Tiago Valente de Oliveira both have availability, technical knowledge, negotiation capacity, adaptability to our needs, in-depth knowledge of the client.’

‘The legal support provided by CMS is distinguished by its specific knowledge of applicable legislation, the reality and activities of its clients, as well as its ability to seek the framework and solutions that best safeguard its clients’ interests. It is also worth highlighting the availability and attention of all the lawyers involved in the matters, the partners.’

‘I highlight Francisco Xavier de Almeida and André Guimarães stand out for their technical knowledge, availability and work capacity and for proposing practical solutions that safeguard the concerns and activities carried out by clients.’

‘Francisco Xavier de Almeida is experienced and provides a hands-on approach and coordination.’

‘Very professional; sharp; reactive; good understanding of the business.’

‘CMS is the firm in Portugal, which, for me, has the most experience in M&A deals at the private equity level. CMS has a long track-record and know-how in this sector.’

‘The Garrigues Porto office stands out for the excellence of the legal services provided, presenting innovative solutions that meet the client’s needs. They develop lasting relationships, of partnership and trust, with the client. They have a very quick response capacity, which is essential in today’s world.’

‘Partner Tomás Pessanha is one of the best Portuguese lawyers, with great legal knowledge and a lot of experience in international transactions, always focused on finding solutions that protect the client’s interests. Creates trusting relationships and knows the client’s business and culture very well, which allows him to quickly present solutions suited to the client’s needs.’

‘The general level of service is excellent, as they have a team that shows good knowledge and in-depth understanding of the legal framework, high technical competence, professionalism and great negotiation skills.’

‘We have worked mainly with Tomás Pessanha and Manuel Liberal Jerónimo. They are all experts in their practice, with in-depth knowledge of the general legal framework, ensuring that all issues are handled professionally and efficiently.’

‘Close attention to the clients’ needs.’

‘Tomás Pessanha is very experienced and professional, he is involved in every matter, minor and critical, giving the sense of control, which is critical to a non-local client.’

‘Top-notch know-how, reliable and client centric.’

‘The team brings client-oriented solutions and has been of a great support to us, in a constructive and pragmatic manner. ’

‘SRS is a full-service firm with a broad team of partners who accumulate vast knowledge and legal experience in different practices, which allows us not only to collaborate in the M&A area but also, as often happens, to obtain advice on parallel topics that arise in the context of the transactions in which we are involved.’

‘I highlight the high availability and knowledge of the partners and the entire team, who operate with high professionalism and help us complete complex transactions.’

‘Gustavo Ordonhas Oliveira – availability and flexibility in the support provided, strong commitment to the client.’

‘Marco Garrinhas: high availability, solid legal knowledge, problem-solving ability.’

‘The team is competent and has good knowledge.’

‘Gustavo Ordenhas Oliveira was the partner responsible for the transaction and would like to highlight his strong experience in the area, his critical spirit both at a legal and commercial level on the various topics that arise and his monitoring and availability to the client.’

‘I am extremely satisfied with the performance maintained over the years. It is a team that has in-depth knowledge of the sector.’

‘The team demonstrates high technical knowledge, and carries out work in a rigorous manner.’

‘They adopt a proactive approach to find solutions to legal problems and difficulties you may encounter when dealing with and closing a transaction. The team is client-oriented and remains at a close proximity to the client.’

‘Sofia Carreiro is really proactive and professional. Her assistance has been crucial for liaising with and solving legal problems in relation to some difficulties when negotiating a transaction.’

‘Dynamic and professional team, with high expertise in different areas.’

‘I would recommend Sofia Carreiro for her flexibility and ability to meet client requirements. Sofia listens to the client and seeks to resolve issues raised pragmatically.’

‘Telles is truly a unique company in terms of the quality of service it provides to its clients. It is a firm that has shown exponential growth in recent years, with a strong, truly national presence, covering all areas of law.’

‘I highlight Diogo Damião for his great attention to detail and extreme dedication to the client, in addition to a very professional attitude and legal knowledge.’

‘I would highlight Ofélia Pinto Queiroz for her seniority, exemplary professionalism, remarkable competence and her exceptional client orientation.’

‘The support provided by the Telles M&A team exceeded all our expectations, as they supported all steps of the negotiation with the notoriously very experienced defence of our interests, always explaining to us what was at stake at each point and supporting the decision-making process and acceptance/refusal of contractual conditions.’

‘In the team, we highlight the absolutely exceptional contribution of Francisco Espregueira Mendes, a person we greatly esteem and consider for his enormous support and generosity in sharing his knowledge and intelligence, which allowed us to be much safer in the most important step of our professional lives.’

‘I highlight the quality of the services, the rigour, the technicality, the teamwork, the concern and compliance with the deadlines requested for the response, the prompt availability and kindness.’

‘Best client service. Prompt and accurate answers.’

‘Good understanding of client needs so working with them is very time effecient.’

‘Proximity to partners.’

‘Excellent partners; Alexandre de Albuquerque stands out.’

‘Very professional, rigorous, and knowledgeable.’

‘Alburquerque & Almeida stands out for the technical quality of its lawyers, the fulfilment of its commitments, the good treatment of clients and the alignment with the interests of the activity. I also highlight the ability to adapt to the use of technology and the permanent search for simplification.’

‘Availability and response to urgent matters is great. Fantastic leadership, Mónica Moreira deserves recognition.’

‘The people in the practice are very collaborative.’

‘The firm is responsive to our needs. They are knowledgeable and communicate clearly with the client.’

‘The team is knowledgeable, personable, reliable and responsive. No fuss approach is refreshing.’

‘We have worked with CTSU for many years in various areas, and we have always relied on quality, efficiency, proximity and focus on solutions. CTSU brings together a group of excellent professionals, having the ability to combine experience with innovation and practical sense.’

‘Attention to detail and ability to summarise complex problems. High-quality strategic advice, always with risk mitigation in mind.’

‘CTSU provides a service that stands out for its quality, availability, multidisciplinary nature and technical approach, which conveys security in supporting decision-making.’

‘Mónica Moreira and Duarte Ribeiro Telles both demonstrate an exceptional breadth of technical knowledge and stand out for the total availability and integrity with which they approach issues.’

‘They have a great reputation in the Portuguese business environment.’

‘Strong and commercial team, which regularly works with international clients. They are our preferred legal service provider in Portugal.’

‘High knowledge of subjects; quick response; search for the best solutions.’

‘We consider that PRA is quite bold in its approach, while being safe and confident in its analysis. They make a point of knowing the market well.’

‘We must undoubtedly highlight the corporate partners Pedro Raposo and Leila Grácio who accompanied us in a transaction and in whom we place our total trust in their know-how of the market and the complexity of all the variants that a transaction of this scale can take.’

‘The PRA firm is multifaceted, with teams specialised in each area, which guarantees reliable and very efficient support when necessary.’

‘I highlight Pedro Raposo and Leila Grácio in corporate. They are all very professional and specialised in their areas, with great responsiveness and very assertive and efficient in everything they promote or carry out.’ 

‘PRA, through Pedro Raposo and its national office network, presents itself as a firm that is very dedicated and equipped to advise national companies in sales and investment processes.’

‘Pedro Raposo is a lawyer dedicated to the success of transactions, ensuring a fierce defence of his clients without jeopardising the business and prioritising truly relevant issues.’

‘PRA has a complete team covering all aspects of law necessary to support a corporate client. It has unique coverage of the national territory, with a local presence in various regions of the country. This aspect is very important for clients focusing on the national business sector like ourselves.’

‘At PRA, we work with Pedro Raposo, who we consider to being a force of nature with a creative energy that goes beyond law, is also a high-quality lawyer.’

‘The quality of the service provided is visible in everything: fantastic know-how in corporate and M&A matters, like I have never seen in another , they apply modern due diligence techniques, which reveal a lot of knowledge in this area.’

‘Nelson Bernardo is one of the best Portuguese lawyers; he is especially gifted in M&A.’

‘The Raposo Bernardo firm has a very high quality in corporate and M&A matters. It has a perfect profile for multinationals.’

‘The team is very cohesive and has an excellent spirit, largely due to the leadership of Nelson Raposo Bernardo and Joana Andrade Correia, who I highlight.’

‘The law firm Raposo Bernardo & Associados is unique and exceptional in its vision and innovations in terms of service provision.’

‘The lawyers who stand out in the commercial, corporate and M&A team are mainly Nelson Raposo Bernardo and Joana Andrade Correia, who are responsible for a fantastic team of other lawyers.’

‘We value many qualities in Nelson, but if I had to choose just one, it would be his ease in transforming the most complicated and even gigantic problems into simple ones and solving them effectively and definitively.’ 

‘The team is a dream, full of excellent lawyers.’

‘The service provided was of excellent quality – while dealing with an army of lawyers/advisers on the other side, Frederico Félix Alves was able to provide a very quick and efficient response, raise challenges and solutions to such challenges, while always maintaining a pro-deal and pro-business attitude.’

‘A big-firm quality with a small-firm proximity and a quick reaction time.’

‘CCSL has an interdisciplinary team that is highly efficient in managing transactions in the energy field.’

‘Mafalda Almeida Carvalho – the interaction is very efficient due to her extensive legal knowledge.’

‘The knowledge of a Tier 1 firm combined with the proximity of a boutique.’

‘Mafalda Almeida Carvalho – Transversal knowledge of M&A, finance, banking and regulatory.’

‘What distinguishes this firm is its integrated approach to corporate and M&A matters, which combines legal expertise with in-depth financial insights.’

‘Partners and lawyers have an aptitude for structuring corporate agreements in a creative way, offering solutions that benefit all parties involved.’

‘Very close attention to the clients’ needs.’

‘A team with expertise and proximity to the clients. Permanent involvement of partners.’

‘José Costa Pinto is our go-to lawyer for corporate governance issues.’

‘The law firm is unique for several reasons. It offers a high-quality service, with an experienced and specialised team, and is always ahead of the market in terms of innovation. The team is made up of lawyers with extensive experience in various areas of law, who are always ready to go the extra mile to meet the needs of their clients.’

The firm is constantly investing in new solutions to improve its clients’ experience, and is committed to providing a high quality, personalised service adapted to the specific needs of each client.’

‘The law firm has a team of experienced and qualified lawyers, who stand out in the national market for their legal competence, dedication, problem-solving ability and client orientation. I particularly recommend José Costa e Pinto.’

‘A firm with a recognised practice in the market. José Costa Pinto is very involved in transactions. Great dealing with clients and relevant experience in the practice areas.’

‘José Costa Pinto is a committed lawyer, who seeks solutions and is available to the client. The focus on the client is evident, and the treatment of legal issues is of high quality.’