Abreu Advogados > Lisbon, Portugal > Firm Profile

‘The Abreu team offers us enormous confidence in the work we entrust them with. We consider that their mastery of the subject, the experience of the professionals and above all their permanent updating and practical sense when advising us makes them unique.

‘The team is very dynamic and provides us with effective and direct solutions.’

‘Quality service; speed ​​in resolving issues.’

‘Partner Manuel Durães Rocha is very helpful and agile in the solutions presented.’

‘Abreu is a top-notch firm in Portugal and also has great access to its international network. The firm stands out for its consistent high-quality service.’

‘I had the pleasure of working with Ricardo Henriques and Gonçalo Malheiro. Ricardo stands out from other lawyers as he is tech-savvy. Ricardo and Gonçalo are a great pleasure to work with, they work together as a reliable experienced team. They keep calm and focus on the case also in stressful circumstances such as high-stakes litigation.’

‘Gonçalo Malheiro is a seasoned litigator and is able to combine his outstanding knowledge of corporate law aspects with his outstanding expertise in IP. He is a keen negotiator and an experienced litigator.’

‘I approached António Andrade for his specialist knowledge in patent litigation. He was able to deliver the guidance I needed, and he did so in a timely and efficient way.’

‘They are unique in that they provide fast replies and a broad range of knowledge.’

‘Alexandra Courela is exceptional. Fast replies, knowledgeable, and friendly.’

‘What I like about Abreu’s tax service is that it combines great technical capacity, with great quality of service and availability.’

‘The team works as a unique entity. Everyone is capable and delivers.’

‘I highlight the technical knowledge and availability of Joana Maldonado Reis and Nuno Barnabé.’

‘The team combines extreme technical knowledge, 24/7 availability, and a commercial approach. Their international perspective is unique.’

‘I tend to work with Nuno Cunha Barnabé. He is the star of the Portuguese tax and private clients industry. He is always available, technically excellent, commercially minded, and very clear. He is also an extremely nice person to work with.’

‘They are always very efficient, and straightforward in their feedback/advice. They are also fully knowledgeable of the tax issues and propose good ideas to solve challenging cases.’

‘The banking & finance practice at Abreu has several members which distinguish themselves by their capabilities, excellent legal background and track record.’

‘This team has a strong commercial understanding of banking and financing matters and practices which provides the required assurances to clients in negotiations.’

‘Abreu is generally known and acknowledged for its diversity and innovation policies, technology-integrated services and work-life balance of its lawyers and employees.’

‘Partner Rodrigo Formigal has an outstanding track record and background in banking and finance matters. His practical and adaptable approach to matters, jointly with his low-profile attitude make him an excellent negotiator.’

‘Associate André Modesto Pinheiro evidences all the qualities and capacities that will make him a perfect senior lawyer/ partner in the future. He is very keen on understanding the issues involved in commercial discussions and industry specific features, being able to think fast, outside of the box and tackle client’s concerns and undesired risks.’

‘Permanently available team, oriented towards practical solutions.’

‘Isabel Pinheiro Torres – availability and technical quality.’

‘Good knowledge of the market and key issues to tackle in comparison with other firms.’

‘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.’

‘Hands-on, pragmatic and very proficient, not only in Portuguese courts and arbitration but also in proceedings involving Angola, Mozambique and São Tomé e Príncipe. Gonçalo Malheiro is very responsive, calm and a good strategist.’

‘Very good quality work. Teresa Anselmo Vaz, Alexandra Nascimento Correia and Gonçalo Malheiro are recommended.’

‘I have an excellent opinion concerning the professionalism of the lawyers of Abreu. Teresa Anselmo Vaz is an outstanding commercial lawyer with a solid academic background.’

‘The timely responses, in-depth knowledge and, above all, the understanding of the strategy to be used are the characteristics that stood out.’

‘The person I know best is Alexandra Nascimento Correia, with whom I have worked regularly. I consider Alexandra to be an excellent litigation lawyer, very well prepared and with attention to detail.’

‘I would like to highlight André Pereira: provided a quick and professional service in a respectful and friendly environment.’

‘A true international firm. Very cohesive team and impeccable communication. André Pereira da Fonseca has been my primary contact on several matters. Extremely knowledgeable and professional, yet always displays personal concern and has my best interest in mind when dealing with matters. I have recommended him to several colleagues who have conveyed the same sentiment about André to me.’

‘Excellent client contact. In-depth knowledge of the topics. For me, and having worked with several companies in the last decade, this is the best firm in Portugal. Gonçalo Malheiro: excellent knowledge of arbitration procedures.’

‘The ease of contact with Abreu and its lawyers is noteworthy.’

‘Simão de Sant’Ana has solid technical knowledge, problem-solving skills and availability.’

‘Abreu Advogados offers a high-quality, client-oriented service, demonstrating a constant commitment to meeting the client’s needs effectively and efficiently. The team of lawyers is made up of highly experienced and dedicated professionals.’

‘Bárbara de Sousa Basto stands out for her very transparent communication and sense of duty to inform about the progress of each process. Her team demonstrates a strong commitment to professional ethics and social responsibility, making a constant effort to make a difference in society.’

‘The multidisciplinary, competent and attentive team has members with high legal knowledge and humanity.’

‘Sofia Silva e Sousa is friendly and an excellent professional. Luís Gonçalves da Silva demonstrates vast knowledge and experience.’

‘The advice we received was timely, spot-on and very practical.’

‘Manuel Santos Vítor has experience, a very practical approach and is always available.’

‘The energy and natural resources team at Abreu is composed of members of different practices with different backgrounds which stand out for their capacities and diversified expertise, all with an excellent legal background and track record.’

‘I recently had the privilege of using the services of the exceptional law firm Abreu Advogados, which truly stands out in the Portuguese legal landscape.’

‘The hallmark of this law firm is, unquestionably, its unwavering commitment to excellence in legal service. The team has experience that covers a wide range of areas of law and stands out for delivering personalised advice that precisely meets the unique needs of each client. The attention to detail, thoroughness and strategic thinking demonstrated is truly exceptional.’

‘Extraordinary availability and assertiveness in solving problems. Creative and efficient approach based on strong technical knowledge and great rigour in execution.’

‘Very in-depth knowledge of the way the market is organised and how it works.’

‘This team has a strong commercial understanding of the structuring of projects and their operational and legal risks which provides the required assurances to clients in project development, negotiations and contracting. The multidisciplinary approach of this practice works very well as the members are capable of providing complex advice in a very integrated and coordinated manner.’

‘The Abreu team managed, with remarkable speed, to understand the specificities of our economic group and provide appropriate responses to our needs.’

‘Ana Rita Campos and Vasco Sousa Vieira have provided quick and technically correct responses to our needs, and have also provided very competent monitoring of the various ongoing processes.’

‘I have been collaborating with Cátia Muchacho for many years on many cases. Cátia has always been available and clear in explaining the critical points of each case and the strategies on how to win.’

‘I highlight the lawyer Ana Rita Duarte Campos, especially for her intelligence and work capacity.’

‘Excellent growing team!’

‘As I was a foreigner operating in a criminal matter in Portugal without knowledge of the legal system or without knowledge of the Portuguese language, Pedro Barosa was fluent in my language, understood what was important to me and gave excellent guidance to me leading up to the court case and in court.’

‘Pedro Barosa is a highly skilled criminal lawyer. He is a diligent lawyer who remained utterly focused throughout the process.’

‘The team does a great job of making the Portuguese legal system accessible to non-Portuguese clients.’

‘Rui Peixoto Duarte is noted for his pragmatic approach and fluency in French, which was an asset in a recent cross-border transaction.’

‘The team is professional, transparent and knowledgeable.’

‘Strong experience in corporate law and ability to capture client needs and expectations.’

‘Rui Peixoto Duarte possesses the ability to interpret client needs and expectations.’

‘The general level of service is excellent, as they have a team that demonstrates good knowledge and in-depth understanding of the legal framework.’

‘We have worked mainly with Paulo Tarso Domingues and Rui Cardinal Carvalho. 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. ’

‘I recommend José Carlos Vasconcelos, who is an excellent lawyer, especially in the area of ​​commercial and company law.’

‘For us, Abreu is the most well-prepared firm in Porto and even with the presence of other players, there is no other option for us.’

‘The team was recently reinforced with experienced members, especially in the energy sector and PPPs. Coordinating the extensive resources of Abreu Advogados in general in the provision of integrated services, the projects & structured finance team stands out for its acute and detailed knowledge of the market and businesses in which its clients operate.’

‘Bruno Azevedo Rodrigues reveals with his advice decades of accumulated experience in high CapEx sectors. João Lupi is a senior associate of extraordinary development and intellectual flexibility; his experience in structuring and financing projects is notable and commendable.’

‘The lawyers of the large real estate and construction team all have an excellent legal background and track record. This team has a strong understanding of real estate matters and provides the required assurances to clients in structuring investments and negotiations.’

‘Tiago Mendonça de Castro is an expert in all matters of real estate with a strong track record and experience. Senior Associate Sara Ferraz Mendonça is a really capable real estate lawyer who provides solutions through a very practical approach.’

‘The team is notable for its availability, rigour, and quality in the services provided.’

‘The multifaceted team has very in-depth knowledge that complements each other. The lawyers are extremely dedicated.’

‘The team is able to understand the client’s problems, to put themselves in their shoes, and find legal and/or business solutions to overcome these problems.’

‘Maria Santa Martha is able to understand and propose solutions to the problem(s) that the client has, with enormous common sense and communication skills.’

‘Abreu stands out in the Portuguese real estate market, due to the in-depth knowledge that its lawyers have of the sector. The prestigious firm is knowledgeable, diligent and honest.’

‘Tiago Mendonça de Castro is exceptional and extremely competent.’

‘The team is committed to understanding the client’s needs and concerns.’

‘Guilherme Santos Silva delivered promptly, gave good advice, and had good local knowledge and familiarity with the market.’

‘The team is very prompt and capable in responding to requests.’

‘Nuno Luís Sapateiro is knowledgeable of the aviation industry, aware of operators’ constraints and focused on the final result.’

‘The Abreu team offers us enormous confidence in the work we entrust them with. We consider that their mastery of the subject, the experience of the professionals and above all their permanent updating and practical sense when advising us makes them unique.’

‘The team at Abreu Advogados is always reliable and provides excellent support in IT matters, including the protection of personal data.’

‘Ricardo Henriques is always available to provide practical advice to clients. His knowledge and understanding of the client’s needs in the Portuguese market make him a great partner to work with.’

‘The team is absolutely dedicated to the client.’

‘Quality team, with high technical knowledge of the subject of privacy and personal data protection. It distinguishes itself from others due to its concern for understanding the client’s reality, which is very relevant for the type of service it provides. The team is always available and manages priorities based on the client’s needs.’

‘I recommend Ricardo Henriques for his technical knowledge and team management skills.’

‘I highlight partner Ricardo Henriques and associate José Maria Alves Pereira, both for their total availability and specialised knowledge in the area of ​​data protection and innovative technologies.’

‘Abreu Advogados has a well-established privacy and data protection practice. They are my go-to law firm in Portugal for these matters.’

‘Speed ​​and quality in the opinions issued. Specialists in different areas that allow interaction in interdepartmental topics.’

‘Technical knowledge; cordiality; availability to respond to client needs.’

‘The follow-up and involvement in the matter was fantastic – extreme empathy and interest.’

‘We recommend Sónia Gemas Donário for her technical competence and involvement in all aspects. In our specific case, the connection and empathy with which she worked with us, both from a technical and personal point of view, was extraordinary.’

‘Abreu Advogados provides a great service to the client, and has a dedicated and attentive team. When analysing the market, we chose to turn to Abreu Advogados for the attention they showed to the specific case and the promotion of follow-up meetings.’

‘We recommend Sónia Gemas Donário for the empathy and availability shown, but also for the enormous technical quality she demonstrated throughout the entire process.’

‘The professional quality of the people we have worked with, the speed of resolving the requested issues and their effectiveness, the readiness and friendliness with which they assist us, all of this makes the difference.’

‘It is worth highlighting the rigour with which the products were delivered for discussion. It should also be noted that the collaboration developed with the project team always allowed issues that arose to be resolved promptly.’

‘The firm is dedicated to its clients and provides a professional service.’

‘Francisco Patrício and Gonçalo Delicado have dedication, commitment, professionalism and knowledge of the best actions to take.’

‘They have a high level of technical knowledge and client attention. Eduardo Peixoto Gomes is fundamental to the Porto office.’

‘Eduardo Peixoto Gomes and Francisco Patrício manage to establish a relationship of trust and proximity with the client, making them feel well represented. They are people with a high human spirit, availability, and generosity.’

‘Gonçalo Delicado has in-depth knowledge of corporate matters and insolvencies.’

‘Competence, responsiveness, attention to detail and availability for the client are their strengths.’

‘Abreu Advogados has been extremely effective and efficient, with high standards of professionalism.’

‘The service provided was remarkable. The team showed an unusual ability to understand the practical issues in question, and solutions were usually found in a short time and always creative.’

‘In the area of ​​public procurement, Ana Simões Ferreira has always shown herself to be creative, rigorous, available, and speedy.’

‘The team demonstrates specific technical knowledge in the environment area.’

‘José Eduardo Martins and Raquel Barroso stand out for their very practical approach to subjects, without neglecting the theoretical aspects.’

‘Raquel Barroso brings professionalism, humility, and simplicity. Raquel is easy to work with.’

‘Abreu Advogados stands out for its technical excellence, commitment to the client, and focus on innovation. Its team of highly specialised lawyers provide high-quality services, adapted to the individual needs of each client. ’

‘José Eduardo Martins stands out for his vast experience and knowledge in the area of ​​environmental law. He has in-depth analytical capabilities, strategic vision and the ability to provide creative and effective legal solutions to clients.’

‘ The Abreu team instills immense confidence in the tasks we assign to them. Their expertise, professional experience, and commitment to staying current, combined with their practical guidance, makes them truly exceptional.’

‘TMT changes a lot and is very dynamic which requires quick advisers to give you effective and direct solutions – Abreu meets this requirement very well.’

‘I highlight partner Ricardo Henriques and associate José Maria Alves Pereira for their availability and specialised knowledge in this area of ​​activity.’

‘Abreu Advogados has an excellent team of high-quality lawyers. They have extensive knowledge of advertising law and are very dedicated to their practice.’

‘Ricardo Henriques and José Maria Alves Pereira are dedicated and friendly lawyers. They are very knowledgeable and their advice is thorough, clear and easily applicable.’

‘Abreu Advogados is one of the most reliable law firms in Portugal. Their lawyers are always to the point and possess a great legal and industry knowledge.’

‘Ricardo Henriques is an extraordinary good lawyer in IT/data protection and technology in general.’

‘Quality and availability to respond in a short period of time’

‘Strong finance skills. Good connections with football clubs to assist with football finance work.’

‘Rodrigo Formigal is a safe pair of hands and is responsive.’

‘The team provided helpful advice .’

‘They are versatile and have an in-depth knowledge of the country.’

‘Strengths include collaboration, availability, and commitment.’

‘Helpful, knowledgeable, speedy, and committed to customer satisfaction.’

‘The lawyers at Abreu Advogados and JLA Advogados are highly capable and masters in their fields of expertise. Together, Abreu and JLA have an outstanding capability to provide multi-disciplinary solutions.’

‘The core members of the Abreu and JLA team are Isabel Pinheiro Torres and Zara Jamal. They work seamlessly together from Portugal and Mozambique.’