Philipp Melcher > Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados > Lisbon, Portugal > Lawyer Profile

Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados , noted for its ‘collaborative approach and use of cutting-edge technology’, has long held a prominent position in the Portuguese TMT sector. The team possesses strong expertise across the full spectrum of TMT matters, particularly in regulatory litigation, large-scale M&A transactions, and antitrust enforcement, with a notable focus on the telecoms sector. Nuno Peres Alves, who is praised for his ‘extraordinary knowledge’, leads the team and is a go-to advisor for telecoms and media companies. Associate Inês Ferrari Careto is frequently engaged in antitrust matters involving TMT players. Philipp Melcher and Vasco Stilwell d’Andrade are also recommended.

Well regarded for its ‘in-depth knowledge’ and ‘pragmatic approach’, Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados‘ competition group counts multinational corporations, domestic players, financial institutions and public entities among its key roster of clients. The team navigates a broad spectrum of high-profile competition and antitrust matters, including merger control, state aid, and investigations across various industries. The team is jointly led by Joaquim Vieira Peres and Luís do Nascimento Ferreira. Peres is noted for his experience in proceedings before the European courts and the Portuguese courts, while Ferreira, who earns praise for his ‘technical knowledge’, continues to advise clients on the full spectrum of antitrust matters. Elsewhere in the team, Pedro de Gouveia e Melo  stands out for his expertise in the energy, financial services and food sectors, and Philipp Melcher is lauded for his ability to ‘foster co-creativity in the development of solutions’. Inês Gouveia is a trusted adviser for Portuguese and international clients navigating competition authorities at both national and EU levels.