Abreu Advogados > Lisbon, Portugal > Firm Profile

‘Wonderful team of experienced and reliable practitioners, who are able to provide fast and professional assistance on every specific question submitted.’

‘The firm provides a full range of legal services, including IP.’

‘Manuel Duraes Rocha is recommended for his extensive experience and knowledge in intellectual property matters. Very responsive and great quality of work.’

‘The Abreu team led by Manuel Durães Rocha has been an excellent partner in the area of industrial property, with a focus on brand management.’

‘Our main contact is Manuel Durães Rocha, who stands out for his proximity to the client and clear perception of matters and our business.’

‘Very prompt to answer, always offering pragmatic, innovative and smart solutions to resolve matters.’

‘I’d highlight Ricardo Henriques, César Bessa Monteiro and José Maria Alves Pereira.’

‘The team is efficient and focused on results. We are very satisfied with the team.’

‘Abreu Advogados is very professional and efficient. I appreciate the team’s personal touch which makes me feel very well looked after. Attention to detail is another key element which makes me choose Abreu Advogados. Its practitioners are the best by far from all the other law firms I have dealt with in Portugal and beyond. I have recommended Abreu Advogados numerous times to my family members and friends.’

‘Diogo Belard Correia is a highly valued professional, who I have been honoured to work with for the past two years. I value Diogo for his prompt and efficient responses.’

‘Great internal communication is very important for the success of a process. Abreu excels in that.’

‘Attention to detail and outstanding client relations. Knowledgeable professional lawyers.’ 

‘Tiago Mendonça de Castro has vast experience and knowledge of the various aspects of the real estate and construction sectors.’

‘Sara Ferraz Mendonça is very professional and dedicated to the client, with the ability to follow up on client matters and effectively manage issues always in favour of the client and its objectives. She is creative in structuring the proposed solutions and has the excellent ability to deal with complex matters in a practical way.’

‘Patricia Viana is knowledgeable and professional.’

‘Tiago Mendonça de Castro and Diogo Belard Correia are both very knowledgeable and give solid advice on all aspects of real estate transactions.’

‘Great collaboration with Maria Inês Assis.’

‘We have found the approach by Abreu very thorough in explaining the difficulties of the Portuguese system in relation to our case.’

‘I have engaged with Alexandra Courela and she has been great on our case. Time will tell if we are successful but I believe that they have given us the best chance of success.’

‘I have been a client of Abreu Advogados for more than 7 years and the quality of their service is outstanding. Tax is in Abreu Advogados’ DNA. It is the ideal tax law firm for anyone wishing to live, invest or do business in Portugal. Abreu Advogados is a respected player with an excellent reputation in Europe and has a team of honest and experienced tax lawyers focused on serving their clients well. They are very serious and professional. They work as a team, putting the interests of their clients always first.’

‘I would like to highlight the exceptional quality of the team led by Alexandra Courela. She is a top tax lawyer; she is honest, well-connected, competent and knows how to engage and motivate her team. She is always aware of any change in the law that might directly impact her clients.’

‘They are first rate and we have worked with them, on cross-border tax and trust planning, on a number of very interesting matters for many years. We place Abreu Advogados at the top tier of the firms with which we work regularly in Portugal on private client matters for important clients.’

‘We have worked most closely with Nuno Cunha Barnabé. He is a highly skilled, very experienced, excellent lawyer. Nuno is one of the top tax and trust advisors in Portugal, with extensive experience in the largest and most complex international tax and corporate matters, and with an impressive cross-border practice of clients from around the world . He has excellent judgement and strategic skills.’

‘Abreu Advogados has a team dedicated to issues related to venture capital investments, especially in the areas of risk and impact capital, alternative responses and developing customised solutions for clients.’

‘André Modesto Pinheiro is always available and cordial, and has extensive experience in venture capital matters, which has allowed him to present solutions that meet our needs.’

‘A positive point is the flexibility both in terms of response and rates. They also are adapted to the client’s requirements, even if the client proposes last-minute changes. They have an excellent capacity of response even in moments of high demand.’

‘Personalised attention, partners answer questions without delegating to more junior staff. Reasonable rates.’

‘I have worked with Rodrigo Formigal. He is extremely responsive and collaborative on transactions. Rodrigo provides clear and digestible advice on Portuguese issues in finance transactions and is able to analyse these effectively in the context of the commercial drivers of the deal.’

‘Abreu has a close and competent team, with a good quality-value ratio.’

‘Law firm of excellence, with lawyers specialised in the different areas of Law, with enormous competences for any legal matter. It is worth noting the transparency, the attitude of all lawyers, the availability, speed and security they convey.’

‘Maria de Deus Botelho, a specialist in commercial and corporate law, advises us in large corporate transactions.’

‘We were advised by Abreu in an M&A process with considerable complexity and dimension. The services provided were of the highest quality. Among the numerous qualities of the team, technical competence, total availability and delivery, complete mastery of the transaction in all its nuances and details, and the transparency and reasonableness of the fee policy stand out.’

‘The most distinguished person in the team is Teresa Anselmo Vaz, with whom I have worked for many years, and who is an admirable professional at all levels. Combining her impressive technical expertise with total availability, quick response without neglecting any detail and an uncompromising commitment to the client, Teresa is a lawyer in whom it is impossible not to trust 100%.’

‘The high execution capacity and the permanent involvement of senior staff stand out.’

‘Well reputed law firm. Very responsive in all matters we have to deal with. Fees in line with the market.’

‘Antonio Pina has been my main point of contact at Abreus and he has directed me to his colleagues with the various advice i have needed. Antonio and his team have been quick to respond and give outstanding advice.’

‘Reliable, great knowledge of the law and great accessibility.’

‘In-depth knowledge of the clients’ business. Quick, swift and proactive communication style.’

‘Alexandra Nascimento Correia is an excellent lawyer, easily accessible and trustworthy.’

‘The team was tireless at all stages of the case, with the aggravating factor that most of the case took place during the pandemic.’

‘André Pereira da Fonseca and Gonçalo Malheiro know how to strategically manage a case, especially trial hearings. A successful outcome not only due to their knowledge but also due to the strategy used in all phases of the case.’ 

‘Guilherme Santos Silva is pragmatic and very competent.’

‘I have had the opportunity to work closely with Alexandra Nascimento Correia in arbitration and judicial proceedings and I would like to highlight her rigour and knowledge in civil proceedings.’

‘Teresa Anselmo Vaz and Teresa Brito da Silva are recommended.’

‘We really enjoy working with Abreu Advogados. Whenever we have new hires or changes to contracts, its team provides an excellent, high quality and personalised service as quickly as possible.’

‘Sofia Silva e Sousa is an experienced lawyer who is distinguished by her business acumen and capacity to provide legal assessments tailored to the client’s business.’

‘Competence, availability and quick and effective understanding of problems are some of key characteristics that stand out in Madalena Caldeira.’

‘There is a whole team behind Abreu Advogados to provide support to the client, from the colleague who answers the phone to the lawyers. They always receive the client with a smile and a friendly word, offering a personalised treatment that suits the client’s needs. Well done! Carmo Sousa Machado and Simão de Sant’Ana.’

‘A team with vast technical knowledge and immense experience. Multifaceted and hands-on approach.’

‘Carmo Sousa Machado is recommended for her proactivity, intelligence and in-depth knowledge of the labour market.’

‘The team is very responsive and commercial in its approach.’

‘I have been very impressed by Carmo Sousa Machado’s communication skills and her attention to detail.’

‘The law firm provides services in the area of energy and natural resources through a multidisciplinary team that takes into account the needs of the client.’

‘Complete dedication to the client and availability.’

‘The provision of services by specialised lawyers who are allocated to assist the client according to the level of seniority necessary to solve the client’s problem. Reasonable billing.’

‘Manuel Santos Vitor is a corporate and M&A partner that is specialised in the energy sector. He demonstrates exceptional availability and creativity.’

‘Manuel Andrade Neves is a public law and environment partner that excels in implementing the most complex issues in the simplest possible way. Great at resolving issues with public entities and public and environmental law matters. Great results.’

‘António Frusoni Gonçalves is experienced in corporate and M&A and is always interested and available to understand and implement what is necessary to solve his clients’ problems.’

‘In addition to the availability to gather and resolve the issues of our company, the team has extensive experience, which conveys security and confidence to the client.’

‘Tiago Côrrea do Amaral and Guilherme Mata da Silva stand out.’

‘The firm has experts in all areas of law. It should be emphasised that the partner responsible for our matters remains involved at all times, even when assisted by other specialists, and is therefore fully informed about the process.’

‘The lawyers have not only excellent expertise but also an economic understanding of legal issues. I would particularly highlight Jose Carlos Vasconcelos and Isabel Pinheiro Torres.’

‘Abreu Advogados is a serious and competent law firm, equipped with specialised professionals who deliver high quality services. Above all, they are close to clients, always available to provide clarifications and give the best advice.’

‘Maria de Deus Botelho is an exceptional lawyer, with a flair, who takes on a challenge with gusto and delivers a service of the highest quality. She never loses her calm spirit even in challenging matters.’

‘Responsiveness, great professionalism and ability to offer innovative legal solutions adapted to its clients’ business.’

‘We particularly recommend Maria de Deus Botelho with whom we have been working for many years. I would like to highlight her great professionalism, responsiveness, efficiency and ability to understand the legal and economic issues of a situation and to propose suitable and secure solutions. Beyond these professional qualities, the human qualities and benevolence of Maria de Deus Botelho are also an indisputable asset.’

‘Maria de Deus is an excellent negotiator, and we rely on her inexhaustible expertise daily. She is always available to provide legal assistance, taking into account the sector in which the client is inserted and the best practices of the market.’

‘Pedro Pessanha and Diogo Pessanha are recommended.’

‘Abreu usually represents the interests of its clients and is very loyal and collaborative.’

‘Nuno Sapateiro is a lawyer with extensive experience. He is results oriented and focused on his client’s business. Understands constraints and facilitates solutions.’

‘Wonderful team of experienced and reliable people, who are able to provide fast and professional assistance on every specific question submitted.’

‘Excellent team, constantly improving and helping our businesses.’

‘Ricardo Herniques is an excellent partner who delivers an outstanding service.’

‘Competence and availability, understanding of the business and the client’s needs, are some of the characteristics that I would emphasise in relation to partner Ricardo Henriques and associate José Maria Alves Pereira.’

‘Ricardo Henriques, César Bessa Monteiro and José Maria Alves Pereira are recommended.’

‘Solid and experienced team. Mainly active in the field of merger control.’

‘I would highlight Armando Martins Ferreira. Lawyer with a lot of experience and a solid reputation in the market.’

‘The speed of response, always combined with quality outputs, are the team’s main differentiating factors.’

‘Armando Martins Ferreira stands out.’

‘The team is very good and has always responded efficiently to all queries.’

‘Pedro Barosa was extremely professional, empathetic towards my situation, diligent and detailed. In court, he was very supportive when I was giving evidence to the prosecution. I felt that I could trust him. I would recommend Pedro Barosa.’

‘Pedro Barosa is a highly competent criminal lawyer. He offers a very personalised service. Fraud victims are often traumatised. He is empathetic towards the plight of his clients. He has also supported me and my family emotionally. I thank him.’

‘I’d highlight Ana Rita Duarte de Campos and Vasco Sousa Vieira.’

‘Quality of the service provided, attention given to the client, professionalism and confidentiality.’

‘Pedro Barosa is an exceptional professional, well prepared and always available.’ 

‘A team of excellence in terms of knowledge, experience and results achieved.’

‘The insolvency department has high expertise and technical quality, being very accurate and assertive in its answers. The service is agile and transparent.’

‘Francisco Patrício manages matters with mastery and is always available to defend his clients’ interests.’

‘Francisco Patrício is recommended for his comprehensive knowledge of various matters. He stands out especially for the attention dedicated to the client.’

‘Eduardo Peixoto Gomes is a well known practitioner, especially in the area of insolvency-related transactions.’

‘Cordial and specialised service.’

‘Excellent service and I highlight its dedication to the client!’

‘I highlight the work of Tiago Leote Cravo, with expertise in several areas of law, especially in administrative law.’

‘Swift responses, creative and competent.’

‘Our main contact is Ana Simões Ferreira, who has unravelled competence, deep knowledge and creative thinking.’

‘Availability and technical knowledge.’

‘Guilherme Matta da Silva is recommended for his friendliness, availability, technical knowledge, commitment and focus on problem solving.’

‘I highlight Guilherme Matta da Silva for his availability and professionalism, always finding solutions that solve our problems.’

‘Wonderful team of experienced and reliable lawyers, who are able to provide fast and professional assistance on every specific question.’

‘Responsive. The lawyers know their stuff and are very practical and client focused. My go-to firm for intellectual property and advertising in Portugal.’

‘Ricardo Henriques and Cesar Monteiro are both terrific and real experts.’

‘Abreu has excellent expertise in the advertising field.’

‘Ricardo Henriques is smart, hands-on, and delivers sound, pragmatic advice.’

‘I’d highlight Ricardo Henriques, César Bessa Monteiro and José Maria Alves Pereira.’

‘In addition to the expertise and experience held in this area, the team has knowledge of the sector of activity in which the client operates, which allows it, at all times, to present solutions that, even with the identification of inherent risks, are more suited to the needs of the client thus adding value to the business. Rodrigo Formigal is recommended.’

‘The Abreu Advogados team consists of professionals of the highest level. All work is done accurately and on time.’

‘Manuel Santos Vitor and João Bravo da Costa are truly exceptional and seasoned lawyers, with a profound understanding of how the law works. Above all, they have an outstanding understanding of the idiosyncrasies of some of the African markets.’

‘Each employee of the company, regardless of their position, shows a high level of competence and willingness to work 24/7. The quality of consultations and prepared documents deserves the highest appraisal.’

‘Abreu is by far the most skilled foreign firm acting in Angola. The team has a deep knowledge of the jurisdiction, with high-profile practitioners who provide first class legal services. I highlight Abreu’s impressive growing path.’

‘João Bravo da Costa is an extremely dedicated lawyer with vast knowledge of Angolan laws, with a rare ability to deal with complex matters. He goes far beyond common legal strategies and is always looking for the most innovative solutions. We have worked with a few other reputable firms, but João Bravo da Costa is by far the best advisor we have ever had. He is a problem solver and doesn’t quit without finding the most favourable solutions to his clients.’

‘Good communication, proactivity, focus on resolving problems, creativity and empathy.’

‘The team provides advice and inputs in a timely manner. Commerical and friendly.’

‘Fernando Veiga Gomes is readily available, pragmatic and is good at finding solutions.’