{"id":57744,"date":"2026-07-09T15:59:13","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T15:59:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/developments\/?post_type=press_releases&p=57744"},"modified":"2026-07-09T15:59:13","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T15:59:13","slug":"kpmg-law-portugal-enters-the-market-with-a-differentiated-offering-in-legal-services","status":"publish","type":"press_releases","link":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/developments\/press-releases\/kpmg-law-portugal-enters-the-market-with-a-differentiated-offering-in-legal-services\/","title":{"rendered":"KPMG Law Portugal enters the market with a differentiated offering in legal services"},"content":{"rendered":"

KPMG Law launches with a strong presence in Lisbon and Porto, focusing on technical excellence, multidisciplinarity, global reach and technology.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Lisbon, June 29, 2026 \u2013 <\/strong>KPMG in Portugal announces the launch of KPMG Law, a law firm entering the market with the ambition of establishing itself as a differentiated offering in the Portuguese legal sector, combining technical excellence, sector knowledge, international reach and a multidisciplinary approach, through close alignment with KPMG\u2019s Advisory, Assurance and Tax capabilities.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is a strategic step in the evolution of KPMG in Portugal, strengthening our ability to offer clients a truly integrated and differentiated response to the increasingly complex challenges they face. The legal function is no longer isolated and is now embedded in business decision-making, in coordination with tax, financial, regulatory and technological dimensions. With KPMG Law, we deepen this integration and position ourselves to support our clients in an even more comprehensive way,\u201d said Vitor Ribeirinho, Senior Partner\/CEO of KPMG in Portugal.<\/em><\/p>\n

More than simply adding a new service line to its offering, KPMG aims to respond to the evolving needs of companies that today face increasingly interconnected legal, regulatory, financial, technological and operational challenges. In this context, KPMG Law is created to support organizations, particularly when they are required to make critical decisions, execute complex transactions and undertake transformation processes that demand an integrated and value-driven approach.<\/p>\n

\u201cKPMG Law was created because there is room for a distinct value proposition, built on legal excellence, true multidisciplinarity, global reach and the effective use of technology. Companies are increasingly seeking support from those who understand not only the law, but also their business, the sector in which they operate, the various risks, taxation, regulation and transformation. It is at this intersection that we aim to create impact and value,\u201d said Lu\u00eds Magalh\u00e3es, Head of KPMG Law Portugal .<\/em><\/p>\n

Technical Excellence as a benchmark <\/strong><\/p>\n

KPMG Law is led by Lu\u00eds Magalh\u00e3es, Partner and member of the Executive Committee of KPMG in Portugal, and begins its operations with a strong, experienced and quality-focused team. At the moment of the launch, it includes seven partners with recognized professional and academic backgrounds and the capacity to respond immediately to client needs: Bernardo Almeida Azevedo (Public Law and Litigation), Dzhamil Oda (Competition, EU Law and Regulation), Jo\u00e3o Afonso (Corporate, M&A and Cross-Border Transactions), Jorge Cortez (Corporate and M&A), Manuel Gouveia Pereira (Environment & Climate, Natural Resources and ESG), Marta Gouveia Gomes (Real Estate, Construction, Tourism and Urban Planning) and Samantha Cyrne (Corporate, M&A and Private Clients).<\/p>\n

These partners bring outstanding technical quality and recognized experience in their respective areas of specialization, along with a complementary perspective on the key legal and business challenges in the market.<\/p>\n

A truly multidisciplinary approach<\/strong><\/p>\n

KPMG Law is integrated within KPMG\u2019s structure, benefiting from its proximity to the Advisory, Assurance and Tax practices and its ability to mobilize multidisciplinary expertise according to client needs. This model enables an agile and integrated response to business projects that often require a combination of legal, tax, financial, regulatory, technological, operational and sectoral capabilities.<\/p>\n

International network and local proximity<\/strong><\/p>\n

KPMG Law in Portugal is part of the global KPMG Law network, comprising around 4,000 lawyers in more than 100 countries. This international dimension is a core element of its value proposition, enabling it to support Portuguese groups operating in multiple geographies, companies undergoing international expansion and international groups with presence or investment in Portugal.<\/p>\n

The combination of global scale and local expertise allows KPMG Law, with a strong presence both in Lisbon and Porto, to support clients in cross-border transactions, international regulatory projects, corporate reorganizations, complex transactions and processes requiring coordination across multiple jurisdictions.<\/p>\n

Technology<\/strong><\/p>\n

Technology is also a core pillar of KPMG Law. It is a project built from the ground up (without legacy systems), in a context where artificial intelligence, automation, data management and the transformation of corporate legal departments are profoundly reshaping the way legal services are delivered and assessed.<\/p>\n

This framework enables KPMG Law to fully integrate technology into its teams\u2019 activities, fostering proactive approaches and more efficient, innovative responses aligned with client needs.<\/p>\n

KPMG Law will operate in areas related to digital transformation, ESG and sustainability, supporting organizations seeking more efficient, integrated legal and operational models capable of addressing new regulatory and market demands.<\/p>\n

Growth ambition and market positioning<\/strong><\/p>\n

KPMG Law begins its operations with a team of recognized expertise and a clearly defined growth plan, aiming to progressively expand its structure and exceed 70 professionals within the next two years. With this launch, KPMG strengthens its presence in Portugal and enhances its ability to support clients in an even more comprehensive and integrated manner.<\/p>\n

To learn more about KPMG Law, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Sobre a KPMG:<\/strong><\/p>\n

KPMG is a global organization of independent professional services firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. KPMG firms operate in 138 countries and territories with more than 276,000 partners and employees working in member firms around the world. In Portugal, KPMG operates in three locations (Lisbon, Porto and \u00c9vora) with 96 Partnership members and more than 1700 people. With passion and purpose we work: shoulder-to-shoulder with you, integrating innovative approaches and deep expertise to deliver real results.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","class_list":["post-57744","press_releases","type-press_releases","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/developments\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/press_releases\/57744","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/developments\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/press_releases"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/developments\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/press_releases"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/developments\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=57744"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}