TELLES

Managing Partner: Francisco Espregueira Mendes
Number of partners: 27
Number of other fee-earners: ~ 120

Offices: Lisbon and Porto
International Offices: None – independent Portuguese firm with established international partnerships
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Firm overview

Founded in 1936, TELLES is an independent Portuguese law firm recognised for delivering clear, business-oriented legal advice across all major areas of law. With offices in Lisbon and Porto, the firm combines deep local knowledge with an international perspective, supporting clients of all sizes, from multinational groups and financial institutions to mid-sized companies, start-ups and private clients. TELLES is known for its technical precision, accessibility and pragmatic approach, providing advice that is both legally sound and strategically aligned with each client’s goals.

Internationalisation is a central element of TELLES’ identity. The firm maintains strong working relationships with leading law firms across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring its clients receive seamless and coordinated legal support wherever they operate.

TELLES is equally committed to innovation, technology and responsible business. The firm invests in digital transformation and knowledge management to promote efficiency, collaboration and security across its teams. Its ESG strategy reflects a genuine commitment to sustainability, ethics and inclusion, reinforced by transparent governance practices and meaningful community engagement. Through InovaTELLES, the firm also encourages innovation and entrepreneurship, supporting emerging businesses with practical and forward-looking legal advice.

Mains Practice Areas

TELLES provides comprehensive legal services across all key sectors and practice areas, supporting clients in their most complex and strategic matters. The firm’s multidisciplinary teams work collaboratively to address legal, regulatory and commercial challenges with precision and clarity. Combining deep market knowledge with an international outlook, TELLES delivers practical, business-oriented advice tailored to each client’s needs. The firm’s approach is defined by accessibility, technical excellence and a commitment to consistent, high-quality service.

• Business Recovery and Insolvency – Contact: Fernando Pizarro Monteiro
• Corporate, M&A and Private Equity – Contact: Francisco Espregueira Mendes
• Criminal Law, Misdemeanour and Compliance – Contact: Nuno Cardoso
• Digital, Privacy & Cybersecurity – Contact: Pedro Vidigal Monteiro
• Energy and Natural Resources – Contact: Ivone Rocha
• Environment and Climate Change – Contact: Ivone Rocha
• European Law and Competition – Contact: Leyre Prieto
• Family Companies and Corporate Governance - Contact: Carlos Lucena
• Finance and Capital Markets - Contact: Márcio Carreira Nobre
• Global Mobility and Visas – Contact: André Gonçalves
• Intellectual Property - Contact: Pedro Vidigal Monteiro
• Labour and Social Security - Contact: Gonçalo Pinto Ferreira
• Litigation and Arbitration - Contact: André Navarro Noronha
• Maritime Law and the Economy of the Sea - Contact: Francisco Espregueira Mendes
• Public Law and Urban Planning - Contact: Pedro Almeida e Sousa
• Real Estate and Construction – Contact: Miguel Nogueira Leite, Pedro Almeida e Sousa
• Sports Law – Contact: José Gomes Mendes
• Tax – Contact: Miguel Torres

Offices

Lisbon

Rua Castilho, N.º 20 - 4º

1250-069 Lisboa, Portugal

Telephone number: +351 21 030 88 30

Porto

Av. Marechal Gomes da Costa, 1131

4150-360 Porto, Portugal

Telephone number: +351 220 308 800

E-mail: [email protected]