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RUA GARRETT N° 64
1200-204 LISBOA
Portugal
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Sérvulo & Associados > The Legal 500 Rankings
Portugal > Fraud and white-collar crime Tier 1
Counting financial institutions, corporates and directors among its key client roster, the team at Sérvulo & Associados, praised for its ‘great legal knowledge’, is well versed in the full scope of corporate crime and regulatory compliance matters. The practice group is distinguished by its expertise in criminal and administrative litigation, successfully handling some of the most high-profile cases in the country. The team is jointly led by a capable trio: José Lobo Moutinho, lauded for his ‘impeccable professional qualities’; Teresa Serra, who is noted for her expertise in civil and commercial litigation, as well as in corporate crime and regulatory compliance; and Cláudia Amorim, who has advised on some of the most high-stakes corporate crime and large regulatory offences cases in Portugal. Consultant Ana Brito Camacho specialises in corporate crime and regulatory compliance issues.Practice head(s):
José Lobo Moutinho; Teresa Serra; Cláudia Amorim
Other key lawyers:
Ana Brito Camacho; Miguel Santos Almeida; João Santos Marta; Rui Oliveira Alves
Testimonials
‘The team has lots of experience in public law and criminal law.’
‘The team is professionally oriented and is well positioned to handle complex work.’
‘The service is very personal and the concern for the client is genuine.’
‘José Lobo Moutinho – impeccable professional qualities and human approach.’
‘Ana Brito Camacho has a lot of experience in the subject in question and is always available to answer questions asked by the client.’
‘Sérvulo has lawyers with great legal knowledge, superior to other law firms. Furthermore, they are always available and work very quickly.’
‘The criminal law team has provided an excellent service in the representation and defence of the company in criminal litigation and administrative offence litigation with high success rates.’
‘José Lobo Moutinho is lawyer with extensive experience in the field of criminal and administrative law, holder of high ethical standards and high trust. Ana de Brito Camacho is a competent lawyer with extensive experience in the field of criminal and administrative law; she is also pragmatic and solution-oriented and supports clients in high-risk situations and with short response times.’
Key clients
Jerónimo Martins / Pingo Doce
Miguel Barreto
Alcon Portugal
EDP Group
Rui Manteigas
Projectual, Lda.
Paybyrd, B.V.
LUSA
Fernando Paes Afonso
Bit2me
Liliana Rodrigues
Sporting Clube de Portugal
Nefroserve – Serviços e Produtos Médicos S.A. / NephroCare Portugal, S.A.
Flexdeal
Infraestruturas de Portugal
Fine
Secretaria-Geral da Presidência da República Portuguesa
Work highlights
- Representing Jerónimo Martins/ Pingo Doce in cases concerning alleged practices of resale price maintenance and/or ‘hub & spoke’, that constitute administrative offences.
- Acting for Sporting in several criminal proceedings, including Operação Fora de Jogo.
Portugal > Public law Tier 1
Guided by ‘excellence and quality’, Sérvulo & Associados’s public law practice excels across sectors such as healthcare, aviation, transport, water and waste management, environment, and energy. The team is jointly led by capable practitioners: Rui Medeiros, who focuses on constitutional and administrative law, public procurement, and related disputes; João Amaral e Almeida, who is proficient in public procurement, litigation, and legislative drafting; and Mark Kirkby, who often advises public entities on concessions and public-private partnerships (PPPs). They are supported by José Manuel Sérvulo Correia, distinguished for drafting legal opinions and arbitration; Duarte Rodrigues Silva and Paula Bordalo Faustino, both experts in public procurement procedures; and Francisca Mendes da Costa, whose strong skills in judicial proceedings, arbitration and PPPs are noteworthy. Ana Luísa Guimarães left the firm in February 2024.Practice head(s):
Rui Medeiros; João Amaral e Almeida; Mark Kirkby
Other key lawyers:
António Cadilha; Duarte Rodrigues Silva; Pedro Fernández Sánchez; Francisca Mendes da Costa; Henrique Rodrigues da Silva; Paula Bordalo Faustino
Testimonials
‘The team is experienced and always accessible, with efficient results.’
‘Their strengths include availability, quality, and consistency.’
‘The service provided by Sérvulo is guided by excellence and quality. The team’s pragmatism is admirable.’
‘Mark Kirkby is an excellent professional, with whom we will definitely work with again.’
‘Duarte Rodrigues Silva brings technical knowledge and pragmatism.’
‘They are prompt, technically sound, and provide confidence in the responses and opinions issued.’
‘I highlight their diversity and availability in supporting clients, their knowledge and experience in the subjects, legal security transmitted, and success in cases.’
‘João Amaral e Almeida and Pedro Fernández Sánchez are knowledgeable and experienced in administrative law and public procurement. Henrique Rodrigues da Silva is knowledgeable and experienced in administrative litigation and public contracting.’
Key clients
Barraqueiro
EDP – Gestão da Produção de Energia, S.A.
Metropolitano de Lisboa, E.P.E.
SPMS – Serviços Partilhados do Ministério da Saúde, E.P.E.
Camões, Instituto da Cooperação e da Língua, I.P.
Commercial and Industrial Association of Funchal – Madeira Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACIF-CCIM)
Regional Secretary of Economy of the Autonomous Region of Madeira
APRAM – Administração dos Portos da Região Autónoma da Madeira, S.A.
TM.E. S.P.A – Termomeccanica Ecologia
SISAV – Sistema Integrado de Tratamento e Eliminação de Resíduos, S.A.
PLAM – Sociedade Geral de representações, Lda.
Metro do Porto
Municipality of Lisbon
Work highlights
- Advised a consortium of private investors led by Barraqueiro on ‘Project Magellan’, the proposal for a new airport in Santarém.
- Advised Metropolitano de Lisboa E.P.E. on the expansion of Lisbon’s underground, preparing and launching procurement for six work contracts and inspections.
- Advised ACIF-CCIM on the establishment of an Arbitration Centre, drafting bylaws, regulations, and overseeing the approval process by the Ministry of Justice, leading to its authorisation through Order No. 4608/2023.
Portugal > Banking and finance Tier 2
Sérvulo & Associados is praised for its ability to ‘combine vast experience in banking and finance, with competent professionals'. Longstanding regulatory tradition is a defining characteristic of this practice group, which attracts regular instructions from an array of credit and financial institutions. The team is jointly steered by Manuel Magalhães and Paulo Câmara: Magalhães is noted for his wide-ranging expertise in banking and finance matters in Portugal and abroad, most notably Angola and Mozambique, while Câmara is recommended for his regulatory capabilities. Noted for her ‘knowledge, support and availability’, Verónica Fernández regularly provides regulatory guidance on the implications of new business models and activities under EU-wide banking, ESG, crypto and fintech regulations. Inês Palma Ramalho is no longer at the firm.Practice head(s):
Manuel Magalhães; Paulo Câmara
Other key lawyers:
Verónica Fernández; Francisco Barona; Francisco Boavida Salavessa; Patrícia Costa Gomes; José Guilherme Gomes
Testimonials
‘Sérvulo has been a foundation in the legal support given to our legal department. We highlight the immediate and constant availability, the quick monitoring of topics, the ability to respond even to more complex topics.’
‘Sérvulo has always been up to the task of analysing topics, many of which go beyond purely banking activities.’
‘We highlight the knowledge, support and availability of Verónica Fernandez – her professionalism deserves all of our respect and admiration.’
‘Sérvulo & Associados combines vast experience in banking and finance, with competent professionals who are knowledgeable of market realities. Efficient and available services follow new technological trends available in financial markets.’
‘Paulo Câmara – a reference in governance matters and a voice recognised by all actors in the financial sector.’
‘Ability to deal with highly complex topics without losing focus on the client’s interest, discussing issues in a simple and direct way and offering solutions that are most oriented towards the client’s commercial interest.’
‘Manuel Magalhães is more than just a lawyer. He is an ally who, with great experience and technical knowledge, supports clients in the most complex projects, adjusting his contributions with great precision to defend the client’s interests.’
Key clients
BES – Banco Espírito Santo, S.A. – Em Liquidação
BANIF – Banco Internacional do Funchal, S.A. – Em Liquidação
Banco Comercial e de Investimentos
Saltpay Portugal S.A.
Agrimútuo – Federação das Caixas de Crédito Agrícola Mútuo
Caixa Crédito Agrícola Mútuo de Torres Vedras, C.R.L. and Caixa Crédito Agrícola Mútuo de Mafra
Orey Financial – Instituição Financeira de Crédito, S.A. – Em Liquidação
Oney Bank, S.A. – Sucursal em Portugal
Banco BIC Português, S.A. / EUROBIC
Lisgarante, Garval, Agrogarante and Norgarante
Caixa Económica Montepio Geral and Montepio Investimento (Banco Empresas Montepio)
Work highlights
- Assisted Saltpay Portugal throughout the incorporation process of a payment institution, including structuring the entire authorisation and registration process to be submitted before the Portuguese Central Bank.
- Acted for Agrimútuo in the preparation and issuance of a legal memorandum on several aspects of the cooperative financial sector regime reform and its prospective changes.
- Assisted Caixa Económica Montepio Geral and Montepio Investimento (Banco Empresas Montepio) with the negotiation of guarantees to be provided by the Icon group in the acquisition of Sonorgás.
Portugal > Dispute resolution Tier 2
The ‘cohesive’ dispute resolution team at Sérvulo & Associados provides a one-stop-shop service, fielding a dedicated white-collar crime practice, as well as specialised civil and commercial litigation and arbitration groups. The team has a strong background in administrative and financial litigation, and is noted for its strong track record in white-collar crime cases. Commercial litigation specialist António Teles is a reference for arbitrations in the pharmaceutical sector. He leads the team alongside João Saúde, who focuses on restructuring and insolvency matters and sport-related disputes, and Mafalda Ferreira Santos, who handles a combination of civil and commercial disputes, including judicial, arbitration and out-of-court proceedings.Practice head(s):
António Teles; João Saúde; Mafalda Ferreira Santos
Other key lawyers:
Maria José Lourenço; Alexandra Valpaços; Miguel Santos Almeida; Nuno Temudo Vieira; Maria Novo Baptista
Testimonials
‘Excellent technical and legal treatment of the issues raised.’
‘António Teles added to the extreme education, friendliness, sense of humour and good treatment of the appointed partners and lawyers.’
‘Very cohesive team, with quick response to questions asked. Topics are treated in detail, presenting high quality in the information provided.’
‘Mafalda Ferreira Santos and Maria José Lourenço stand out for the detail and quality of the solutions presented. João Saúde, Miguel Santos Almeida and Alexandra Valpaços stand out for their availability and technical knowledge.’
‘João Saúde and Miguel Santos Almeida: availability, ease of communication, ability to question and recognise the need for improvements in the work presented.’
‘The entire team is very efficient, making communication very effective; all processes that arise flow perfectly.’
‘High level of technical knowledge, availability and accessibility.’
Key clients
Banco Espírito Santo, S.A. – Em Liquidação (BES)
Banco Privado Português, S.A. – Em Liquidação (BPP)
Massa Insolvente da Interlog – Informática, S.A.
ANEPC – Autoridade Nacional de Emergência e Proteção Civil
SPORTING CLUBE DE PORTUGAL – FUTEBOL, SAD
EDP Group
Tabaqueira – Empresa Industrial de Tabacos S.A.
Sociedade de Desenvolvimento do Porto Santo, S.A.
Touch – Comércio, Importação, Exportação e Representação, Unipessoal, Lda.
Lusíadas Saúde Group
Laboratórios Sarbec, Lda.
Human Concern BV
Banco San Juan Internacional, Inc.
Solaer España Energías Renovables, S.L.U.
Work highlights
- Acting as lawyers of Banco Espírito Santo (BES), as well as of its liquidation committee, in pre-litigation and litigation matters.
- Acting as lawyers of BANIF, as well as of its liquidation committee, in litigation matters, including civil lawsuits.
- Represents Banco San Juan Internacional, Inc. (BSJI) in a contractual dispute against Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A. related to payments owed under credit agreements entered into by the parties.
Portugal > Employment Tier 2
Best known for its expertise in employment matters pertaining to the public sector, Sérvulo & Associados is also well placed to advise on global group restructurings, labour due diligence in the context of M&A transactions and transfers of undertakings. Litigation, disciplinary actions and whistleblower-related matters are other areas of activity for the group, which is led by Rita Canas da Silva, 'an excellent professional who combines solid technical knowledge and practical advice'. Margarida Costa Gomes complements the team with her extensive knowledge of labour disputes, company restructurings, and redundancy procedures.Practice head(s):
Rita Canas da Silva
Other key lawyers:
Margarida Costa Gomes; Nuno Pais Gomes; Mariana Pinto Ramos; Luísa S. Pereira; João Pinto Ramos
Testimonials
‘They provide excellent quality service compared to other firms in the same area. A very cohesive team with solid knowledge of the market in which they operate.’
‘Their qualities include proximity to the client, speed, perception of client activity, and availability.’
‘Rita Canas da Silva has solid knowledge of the subjects, is solution-oriented, and conveys a lot of confidence in the legal positions she defends.’
‘The expertise of the team, the quality of the advice provided, the availability and speed of response are notable. Rita Canas da Silva has built an excellent team, which stands out in the context of national labour law.’
‘Rita Canas da Silva is an excellent professional who combines solid technical knowledge and practical advice. She is very clear and is concerned with always seeking the most balanced solution for the client.’
‘Margarida Costa Gomes has immense international experience. Nuno Pais Gomes and Mariana Pinto Ramos are very good, especially in litigation, and Luísa S. Pereira is younger but very autonomous and responsible.’
‘Nuno Pais Gomes has in-depth professional knowledge and experience as well as a proximity and excellent relationship with the client.’
‘Rita Canas da Silva is a very complete lawyer, with great technical knowledge of the topics and with whom empathy and a relationship of trust can be created.’
Key clients
Lusíadas Saúde Group
Work highlights
- Assisted Lusíadas Saúde Group in employment aspects of the complete reversion of the concession of Hospital de Cascais to the new private operator, Galo Saúde – Parcerias Cascais, SA, part of the Ribera Salud Group.
Portugal > EU and competition Tier 2
Sérvulo & Associados is home to a competition practice that is singled out for its ‘exceptional quality service’ and ‘unparalleled technical knowledge.’ The team is well positioned to advise clients from the TMT, energy, retail, healthcare and financial services sectors on the entire spectrum of antitrust matters, from high-profile investigations to State Aid issues, and litigation. At the helm of the practice, Miguel Gorjão-Henriques is noted for his wide-ranging experience in providing assistance to clients on a host of antitrust mandates, regularly acting in high-profile investigative proceedings. Alberto Saavedra, who is 'rapidly growing his profile in Portugal' and at the European level, has vast experience in assisting companies and public entities in the areas of merger control, State Aid and restrictive practices.Practice head(s):
Miguel Gorjão-Henriques
Other key lawyers:
Alberto Saavedra; Francisco Marques de Azevedo
Testimonials
‘Sérvulo provides an exceptional quality service, balancing the most innovative solutions with the necessary prudence. Only a team with unparalleled technical knowledge and intense experience in the field could provide such a quality service.’
‘Miguel Gorjão Henriques and Alberto Saavedra combine their enormous knowledge of competition with the experience of those who accompany companies in the most complex and innovative projects, proving to be indispensable partners for those who want to delve into State Aid matters.’
‘The team provides strong support to clients in difficult cases. I have worked with Sérvulo on a matter that had more than seven simultaneous cases happening, each with different court and delivery deadlines. The team handled each with care, clarity and developed the best legal arguments for each case.’
‘Miguel Gorjão-Henriques is hugely experienced and knowledgeable. In addition to his commercial work, he contributes to the academic community.’
‘Alberto Saavedra is rapidly growing his profile in Portugal and at the European Commission, working on several major competition cases. Always on top of the case strategy and detail.’
Key clients
Portuguese Government
Pingo Doce
EuroBic Bank
TAP Airlines
European Commission
BES Bank
Autonomous Region of Madeira
Abbott
Apifarma
Banco Português de Fomento (BPF Bank)
Mastercard
Municipality of Lisbon
Fresenius
Galp
Work highlights
- Representing Pingo Doce in judicial proceedings following ten hub and spoke condemnatory decisions totalling €190m of fines.
- Represented the Portuguese Government and the Government of the Madeira Autonomous Region before the European Court of Justice in relation to the compatibility of the Madeira Free Zone aid scheme with the European Union State Aid rules.
- Assisted Banco Português de Fomento (BPF Bank) with the pre-notification of individual aids or aid schemes to the European Commission worth more than €1.1bn.
Portugal > Insolvency and restructuring Tier 2
Sérvulo & Associados’s multidisciplinary team, which integrates finance, corporate governance, dispute resolution and corporate and M&A expertise, offers comprehensive advice on complex restructuring, insolvency, and liquidation cases within Portugal and Europe. The team is under the joint leadership of four practitioners: Manuel Magalhães, the managing partner, is a popular choice for insolvent banks; Mafalda Ferreira Santos excels in dispute resolution, often representing creditors and debtors in restructuring and insolvency proceedings; while António Teles and João Saúde specialise in litigation and arbitration matters.Practice head(s):
Manuel Magalhães; Mafalda Ferreira Santos; António Teles; João Saúde
Other key lawyers:
Francisco Barona; Francisco Boavida Salavessa; Maria José Lourenço; Alexandra Valpaços
Key clients
TAP – Transportes Aéreos Portugueses, S.A.
Banco Espírito Santo, S.A. – Em Liquidação (BES)
Banco Internacional Do Funchal, S.A. – Em Liquidação (BANIF)
Banco Privado Português, S.A. – Em Liquidação (BPP)
FERROVIAL/MSF – Barragens A.C.E.
Monumental Residence – Empreendimentos Imobiliários, SA
Orey Financial – Instituição Financeira de Crédito, S.A. – Em Liquidação
Aguia Enlica, Lda. (Aquila Capital Group)
Grünenthal
Banco Comercial Português, S.A. (Millennium BCP)
Caixa Económica Montepio Geral
Nilit France
Exact Software Iberia, S.L.
Renault Group
Work highlights
- Represented TAP in the insolvency proceedings of SPdH – Serviços Portugueses de Handling, S.A. (commercially known as Groundforce).
- Advised Banco Espírito Santo (BES) and its Liquidation Committee on pre-litigation and litigation matters.
- Advised BANIF and its Liquidation Committee on all legal matters relating to the liquidation of the bank.
Portugal > Intellectual property Tier 2
The ‘Responsive, competent, and agile’ IP practice at Sérvulo & Associados maintains a robust track record in patent and trade mark litigation, specifically within the life sciences sector. Best known for her in-depth knowledge of trade marks, Ana Rita Painho, whose expertise covers the development of branding protection strategies, and the drafting of franchise, distribution and agency agreements for food, beverages and retail clients, heads up the practice. Mariana Costa Pinto is noted for her experience in litigation and arbitration proceedings involving patents.Practice head(s):
Ana Rita Paínho
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Responsive, competent and agile.’
‘Very efficient and competent team.’
‘Mariana Costa Pinto is very efficient and competent. ’
‘Mariana Costa Pinto is highly professional and always responds without delay. She is keen to find productive and business-oriented solutions.’
‘Sérvulo is a reliable law firm. We haven’t had anything but a positive experience working with them.’
Key clients
Aurobindo Pharma Group
Laboratórios Leon Farma S.A.
Pharos
Laboratórios Liconsa (Insud Pharma Group)
Nephrocare
Senseidata
Exeltis Healthcare SL
Generis Farmacêutica, S.A.
Teva Group
Rota Vicentina – Associação para a Promoção do Turismo de Natureza na Costa Alentejana e Vicentina
BF Software, Lda
Ibema Companhia Brasileira de Papel
Inforcerta Sistemas Informáticos, Lda.
Les Industries Trovac, Ltée.
Torrent Pharma
Doc Generici
Work highlights
- Representing Les Industries Trovac against Globovac Lda. in the enforcement of the patent for one of its central vacuum cleaning products, Retraflex.
- Representing Generis in several legal proceedings regarding the supply of Fingolimod generic medicine.
- Representing Liconsa (Insud Pharma Group) in an infringement action filed at the Lisbon Intellectual Property Court by Merck over the active principle Sitagliptina/metaformin.
Portugal > Projects and project finance Tier 2
Sérvulo & Associados leverages its public law acumen to assist both public and private sector clients with the administrative aspects of projects in Portugal and Lusophone African jurisdictions. Public procurement and administrative litigation specialist Mark Kirkby is particularly adept in managing concessions and PPPs in the road and rail sectors. Francisca Mendes da Costa’s expertise encompasses public procurement, concessions, and transactional advice, with a notable focus on the healthcare sector. Former co-head Ana Luísa Guimarães left the firm in February 2024.Practice head(s):
Mark Kirkby; Francisca Mendes da Costa
Other key lawyers:
Ana Graça Remondes
Testimonials
‘Sérvulo & Associados is recognised as a very reputable firm in the area of projects in Portugal, having grown immensely in recent years. Francisca Mendes da Costa is notable for her enthusiasm, spirit, pragmatism, availability and easy relationship with the client.’
‘The main team in this area combines very strong technical capacity with practical experience.’
‘The legal advice provided to clients in the context of submitting proposals in international biddings, namely for the conclusion of concession contracts linked to large projects, is notable.’
‘We have collaborated with Sérvulo on a number of projects and we must highlight the team’s expertise in the area of infrastructure, particularly with regard to the implementation of public-private partnership models.’
Key clients
Government of Mozambique
Government of Angola
European Commission – DG MOVE
Municipality of Ponte de Sor
Sociedade de Desenvolvimento Ponta do Oeste (SDPO)
APRAM – Administração dos Portos da Região Autónoma da Madeira, S.A.
Lusíadas Saúde Group
AUTONOMOUS REGION OF MADEIRA
Boat Center S.A.
TML – Metropolitan Transports of Lisbon
Metropolitan Area of Oporto (AMP)
Intermunicipal Community of Região de Aveiro (CIM Região de Aveiro)
Intermunicipal Community of Terras de Trás-os-Montes (CIM TTM)
Municipality of Leiria
Intermunicipal Community of Coimbra Region (CIM Região de Coimbra)
Intermunicipal Community of Douro (CIM Douro)
Intermunicipal Community of Viseu Dão Lafões (CIM Viseu Dão Lafões)
Águas da Figueira, S.A.
Work highlights
- Selected by the Government of Mozambique to provide consulting services on the legal revision of the Investment Law, a project funded by the World Bank.
- Assisted Sociedade de Desenvolvimento Ponta do Oeste (SDPO) in relation to a request for the restoration of the financial balance of a subconcession contract.
- Selected by the Government of Angola to provide consulting services on the development of Angola’s Water PPP programme, a project funded by the World Bank.
Portugal > Capital markets Tier 3
Well versed in a wide range of capital markets mandates, the ‘very professional, accessible, friendly and diligent’ team at Sérvulo & Associados is increasingly engaged in high-end transactional mandates, especially equity deals. The practice boasts a strong financial services regulatory offering, standing out for its expertise in fintech-related matters. Noted for his 'high technical knowledge', Paulo Câmara is singled out for his proficiency in regulatory matters. He jointly heads up the team with Manuel Magalhães, who boasts wide-ranging experience in banking, insurance, real estate, restructuring and insolvency work. Verónica Fernández is a reference for investment fund managers and financial intermediaries seeking assistance with the structuring of securities issuing programmes and placing of debt instruments.Practice head(s):
Paulo Câmara; Manuel Magalhães
Other key lawyers:
Verónica Fernández; Francisco Barona; Francisco Boavida Salavessa; Patrícia Costa Gomes; José Guilherme Gomes
Testimonials
‘The team provides high quality advice. Paulo Câmara is attentive and diligent in providing required assistance.’
‘We highlight Paulo Câmara’s availability, communication skills and willingness to transmit knowledge.’
‘High proximity to the client, always combined with treatment of high technical quality and pragmatism.’
‘Very professional, accessible, friendly and diligent team.’
‘Verónica Fernandez and Paulo Câmara stand out for their professionalism, friendliness and accessibility.’
‘The lawyers who provide us with services, essentially Paulo Câmara, demonstrate a lot of availability, technical knowledge and provide a lot of security in their opinions and analyses.’
‘Paulo Câmara – availability, high technical knowledge, in-depth knowledge of the client.’
‘José Guilherme Gomes – great availability and technical knowledge.’
Key clients
Flexdeal Simfe
Banco de Cabo Verde / AGMVM
Crest Capital Partners
Fidelidade – Sociedade Gestora de Organismos de Investimento Imobiliário
EDP – Energias de Portugal
Senseidata
Eaglestone Capital Partners
HCapital Partners
Plural Markets SCR
Abanca
Work highlights
- Advising EDP on regulatory duties, strategic board meetings, ESG and corporate governance.
- Assisting HCapital Partners with the preparation of a vendor’s due diligence procedure for the potential sale of the client’s participation in Solzaima, a producer of pellet heating stoves, and in the negotiation of such sale to Nibe Industrier AB.
- Advising the Cape Verde capital markets regulator on the revision of the Securities Code, including preparation of draft law, support to the public consultation and advice to the regulator (AGMVM).
Portugal > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 3
Well-regarded for its ability to marry a ‘high technical knowledge’ with a ‘proactive approach’, the team at Sérvulo & Associados is well-placed to advise a host of clients on a range of high-value corporate transactions. With a strong presence in the energy, IT, infrastructure and environmental sectors, the team earns further praise for its cross-border capabilities. Practice head Sofia Carreiro boasts vast experience in corporate transactions, including cross-border M&A and restructurings. Pedro Silveira Borges specialises in the negotiation of share/asset deals, negotiation of shareholders’ agreements, subscription agreements and drafting of binding and non-binding offers.Practice head(s):
Sofia Carreiro
Other key lawyers:
Pedro Silveira Borges; Catarina Marques da Silva; Mariana Teles
Testimonials
‘The team demonstrates high technical knowledge, and carries out work in a rigorous manner.’
‘They adopt a proactive approach to find solutions to legal problems and difficulties you may encounter when dealing with and closing a transaction. The team is client-oriented and remains at a close proximity to the client.’
‘Sofia Carreiro is really proactive and professional. Her assistance has been crucial for liaising with and solving legal problems in relation to some difficulties when negotiating a transaction.’
‘Dynamic and professional team, with high expertise in different areas.’
‘I would recommend Sofia Carreiro for her flexibility and ability to meet client requirements. Sofia listens to the client and seeks to resolve issues raised pragmatically.’
Key clients
Greenvolt – Energias Renováveis, S.A.
Nexar Inc
QUIBUS B.V.
Work highlights
- Assisted Nexar with the acquisition of Veniam Unipessoal Lda., a Portuguese start-up company engaged in the development of intelligent networking software for the Internet of Moving Things.
- Assisted QUIBUS B.V with the acquisition through a newly incorporated subsidiary of 70% of the share capital of R.P.L. CLIMA – AR CONDICIONADO PARA AUTOMÓVEIS, LDA.
- Advised QUIBUS B.V. on the acquisition through a newly incorporated subsidiary of 100% the share capital of AUTO TORRE DA MARINHA – COMÉRCIO PEÇAS PARA VEÍCULOS AUTOMÓVEIS LDA.
Portugal > Data privacy and data protection Tier 3
The ‘multidisciplinary team’ at Sérvulo & Associados earns praise for its ‘professionalism’ and ‘technical knowledge.’ Well positioned to advise clients on a range of data and protection matters, the group excels in GDPR compliance projects, audits, and data processing and transfer agreements. The team is under the joint leadership of a capable trio: Ana Rita Painho, who is singled out for her expertise in the gamut of data protection matters; dispute resolution specialist José Lobo Moutinho; and João Carmona Dias , who acts for companies from an array of sectors, including banking and payment services, energy, insurance, healthcare, IT, electronics and distribution, and brings together expertise in data protection, commercial and corporate law.Practice head(s):
Ana Rita Paínho; José Lobo Moutinho; João Carmona Dias
Other key lawyers:
Ana Mira Cordeiro; Inês de Sá
Testimonials
‘Sérvulo has a genuine client focus, listening carefully to clients’ problems. It is a multidisciplinary team, which naturally comes together to find a solution that addresses the various perspectives of the problem. They are always available and proactive in providing advice and assistance.’
‘The team has an attitude of extreme professionalism and seriousness, and possesses great knowledge of the matter at hand. They do not hesitate to involve colleagues from different areas to address specific topics. They transmit absolute confidence in the recommendations and advice they give us.’
‘Professionalism, technical knowledge, speed of response, quality of service provided, and availability.’
‘The main reason to work with Sérvulo is to be able to collaborate with Inês de Sá, who controls all the work streams that we entrust to them, whether IP, procedural or commercial. She leads and coordinates all work with professionalism and excellence.’
‘João Carmona Dias has solid technical knowledge in the area, is proactive and provides quick responses.’
‘Sérvulo always provides its services to us in a fast and accurate manner. Their advice is highly valued by our company and indispensable for our day-to-day business.’
‘What is remarkable about Sérvulo’s lawyers is their professionalism and reliability. We have full confidence in Sérvulo’s team and, above all, in João Carmona Dias.’
Key clients
EDP Energias de Portugal
SenseiData
Porsche Ibérica
Grünenthal
Verizon Connect Portugal
Frotcom International
Page Group
Banco BIC Português
LG Electronics Portugal
Hitachi Consulting Portugal
Banco Primus, S.A.
Signify Portugal Unipessoal
Ferrero Ibérica, S.A. (Sucursal em Portugal)
SPMS – Serviços Partilhados do Ministério da Saúde
Abbott Laboratórios, Lda.
Abbott Medical (Portugal)
SIBS Processos – Serviços Interbancários de Processamento
Banco Comercial e de Investimentos (BCI)
Work highlights
- Assisted EDP SA and the EDP Group with data protection and data privacy matters.
- Advising SenseiData on the implementation of a project of its full autonomous store which uses cameras and AI.
- Advising Porsche on data privacy matters in Portugal since 2019.
Portugal > Energy and natural resources Tier 3
Singled out for its ‘in-depth knowledge of the energy sector’, the team at Sérvulo & Associados advises major national players in the renewables sector, including private and public entities. The group, which is well positioned to handle cross-border mandates, undertakes a variety of work in this space, including public tenders, energy contracts, regulatory matters, M&A transactions and administrative proceedings. The practice boasts an esteemed team of highly regarded partners, who collectively spearhead the team’s efforts: Mark Kirkby specialises in public procurement, while Sofia Carreiro and Pedro Silveira Borges have a wealth of experience in corporate and commercial matters. Former practice co-head Ana Luísa Guimarães is no longer at the firm.Practice head(s):
Mark Kirkby; Sofia Carreiro; Pedro Silveira Borges
Other key lawyers:
João Tomé Pilão
Testimonials
‘Sérvulo has assisted us in complex energy industry regulatory matters. The public law team has an unparalleled knowledge of and expertise in renewable energy regulatory matters and on the functioning and way of thinking of the public entities in this sector.’
‘Partner Mark Kirkby is undoubtedly one of the most competent public law and regulatory lawyers in renewable energy matters. His knowledge of stakeholders as well as his prior assistance to the Portuguese state in the launching of solar tenders makes him one of the best people to go to to obtain certainties.’
‘The Sérvulo team was able to translate the client’s need for a legal assessment, on a topic and area of energy, into a well-founded assessment with solutions to implement the client’s objective.’
‘The Sérvulo & Associados team and, more particularly, Pedro Silveira Borges, stands out for their in-depth knowledge of the business, but also of the constantly changing sectoral regulations.’
‘It stands out for its knowledge of the business as a whole – and not just its specific legislation and regulations – thus having a unique ability to provide complete advice capable of having an impact on the operation of projects.’
‘Pedro Silveira Borges has been our point of contact, proving to be a decisive player in various matters due to his in-depth knowledge of the energy sector. His advice was particularly crucial in securing important international financing for several renewable projects.’
‘Our experience with Sérvulo in energy projects in Portugal has always been excellent. Efficiency and knowledge of the market and regulation are the main capabilities that I would highlight of the team.’
‘We recommend Mark Kirby and Pedro Silveira Borges.’
Key clients
Amarenco Group
EDP Comercial
Município de Almada)
Madeira Regional Secretariat for the Economy
Aguia Enlica, Lda.
Energy Agency ENERGAIA and 6 Municipalities in the north of Portugal
FFNEV Portugal II, Lda.
Work highlights
- Advising Município de Almada on the merger of AGENEAL and S.ENERGIA.
- Advised the Energy Agency ENERGAIA and 6 Municipalities in the north of Portugal on the creation of an innovative energy cooperative to be the managing entity for Renewable Energy Communities (CER).
- Advising Secretaria Regional da Economia (the Regional Secretariat for the Economy) on the design of the first competitive procedure for the allocation of grid injection capacity that will be launched in the Autonomous Region of Madeira.
Portugal > Planning law Tier 3
Sérvulo & Associados excels in guiding real estate stakeholders - ranging from investors and financial institutions to major corporations - through intricate planning and licensing issues in Portugal. Leading the group is Eduardo Gonçalves Rodrigues, who leverages his experience as an architect to assist with complex zoning and planning matters. Another key individual to note in the team, Filipa Névoa focuses on urban licensing, planning and related administrative issues, including non-contentious and contentious work.Practice head(s):
Eduardo Gonçalves Rodrigues
Other key lawyers:
Filipa Névoa; Francisca Saldanha Monteiro
Testimonials
‘The quality of the service, the friendliness of the lawyers, and the tranquility with which the legal knowledge is presented to us has generated unshakable trust.’
‘The firm brings in the best suitable team, with experts from several areas of law. I am glad we are supported by Sérvulo.’
‘Eduardo Gonçalves Rodrigue is very calm and knowledgeable, with an eye for detail. Francisca Saldanha Monteiro makes sure no detail goes unnoticed.’
Key clients
Interfundos – Gestão de Fundos de Investimento Imobiliário S.A.
Fundo de Pensões do Grupo Banco Comercial Português
EDP Energias de Portugal, S.A
Work highlights
- Advised Fundo de Pensões do Banco Comercial Português, managed by Ageas, on the acquisition of 16 units of Edifício Lisboa from Kancelaval.
- Assisted Interfundos with planning matters for the Golfe Praia da Marinha project, involving the negotiation of three planning contracts with the Municipality of Lagoa for a 200-hectare tourism project in Engenho Valley, Algarve.
- Assisted EDP Energias Portugal, S.A. with licensing matters for the installation of solar panels, including the new generation of balcony solar panels.
Portugal > Real estate and construction Tier 3
Sérvulo & Associados handles a diverse range of real estate and corporate property matters for a variety of clients, including private equity and investment funds, developers, retailers, and hotel chains. Leading the team, Manuel Magalhães is regularly seen advising on transactional and development matters in the real estate and tourism sectors. The department’s proficiency extends to construction contracts, forward funding agreements, as well as to sale and leaseback arrangements. Sofia Thibaut Trocado is a name to note for financial entities, borrowers and promotors seeking assistance with real estate finance.Practice head(s):
Manuel Magalhães
Other key lawyers:
Sofia Thibaut Trocado; Joana Pinto Monteiro; Carla Parreira Leandro
Testimonials
‘Certainly, the best layers I’ve seen in 50 years of my career.’
‘Answers are always sent immediately and responses are always very precise.’
‘Cohesion, objectivity, punctuality and competence, in my opinion, are points that differentiate the quality of Sérvulo & Associados’ services.’
‘Manuel Magalhães stands out for the quality and simplicity of his solutions.’
‘Sérvulo e Associados stands out for its involvement in negotiations, organisation skills, total dedication and knowledge of real estate.’
‘Excellent collaboration and closeness with the team, daily and fruitful relationships.’
‘I trust Sérvulo’s urban planning and real estate team for their experience in the market and the quality of the professionals who make up the department.’
Key clients
BPI VIDA e PENSÕES – Companhia de Seguros, S.A.
AF Portfolio – Fundo de Investimento Imobiliário Aberto|Renda Predial – Fundo de Investimento Imobiliário Fechado
Fundo Especial de Investimento Imobiliário TDF
Banco Comercial Português, S.A. (BCP)
Fundo de Pensões do Grupo Banco Comercial Português
Interfundos – Sociedade Gestora de Organismos de Investimento Coletivo, S.A / Fundo de Investimento Imobiliário Fechado TDF
Several Private Clients
Riverfront Empreendimentos Turísticos e Imobiliários, S.A.
OBRANA, S.A.
Ravina do Tempo, Lda.
Oceânico Lusoirlandês
Marmequer Empreendimentos Turísticos e Imobiliários, Lda.
TKJ PROPERTIES, UNIPESSOAL LDA.
KKR – INVESTIMENTOS S.A.
Libertas – Sociedade Gestora de Fundos de Investimento Imobiliário, S.A.
Imorendimento SGOIC
Square Asset Management
Work highlights
- Assisted BPI Vida e Pensões with the preparation and negotiation of draft lease agreements and amendments between the client, Teleperformance and Vodafone Portugal regarding the use of the Edifício Vodafone in Parque das Nações.
- Assisted Fundo Especial de Investimento Imobiliário TDFwith the development of the Fábrica 1921 project in Lisbon, comprising over 180 real estate units.
- Advised Fundo de Pensões do Banco Comercial Português, managed by Ageas – Sociedade Gestora de Fundos de Pensões, S.A., on the acquisition of 16 units of Edifício Lisboa.
Portugal > Tax Tier 3
Praised for its ‘strong expertise’, the team at Sérvulo & Associados stands out as a strong choice for a range of corporate clients seeking assistance with contentious and non-contentious tax matters at the domestic, EU and international levels. Advising on the tax implications of high-value M&A, financings, and corporate restructurings are key areas of expertise for the group, which is also equipped to act in high-stakes judicial and administrative proceedings. The practice is jointly steered by Ana Moutinho Nascimento, who leads on tax litigation and inspections, and the ‘practical and knowledgeable’ Teresa Pala Schwalbach, the name to note for transactional tax and wealth management mandates. Showcasing in-depth knowledge of corporate income tax, VAT, real estate municipal tax and stamp duty, Patrícia Guerra Carvalhal is particularly active in tax controversy. Diogo Feio is no longer at the firm.Practice head(s):
Ana Moutinho Nascimento; Teresa Pala Schwalbach
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The Sérvulo team shows a wide range of expertise that has made our transition of moving to Portugal completely seamless.’
‘Every member of the team we have dealt with has given us their complete and undivided attention, shown professionalism in every aspect of our dealings, and been a pleasure to work with.’
‘In an extremely complex tax environment, Sérvulo’s support allows safe action without fear of investing in innovative solutions.’
‘Teresa Pala Schwalbach’s role allows processes to move forward in a safe and calm manner without compromising a more innovative vision that seeks to find the best and most appropriate solutions.’
‘Accessibility, simplicity in communication and transmission of understanding. Technical competence.’
‘Excellent understanding of international clients and good at working in a team with the clients’ other advisers.’
‘Teresa Pala Schwalbach is practical and knowledgeable. She manages to keep clients calm by explaining things succinctly and in a language they understand.’
‘Consistent tax team with strong expertise in general tax and tax litigation.’
Key clients
BES – BANCO ESPÍRITO SANTO, S.A. (Em Liquidação)
Several private clients
Sports’ Law clients
Banco Português de Fomento
TML – Transportes Metropolitanos de Lisboa, EMT, S.A.
Fundo de Pensões do Grupo Banco Comercial Português
Portuguese Government / Government of the Madeira Autonomous Region
Work highlights
- Advised Fundo de Pensões do Banco Comercial Português on the acquisition of 16 units of Edifício Lisboa, in Parque das Nações, from Kancelaval – Sociedade Imobiliária, Unipessoal, S.A., subsidiary of the Marathon group.
- Assisting the Regional Government of Madeira and the Portuguese Government with a state aid procedure launched by the European Commission DG COMP.
- Advising international soccer players, agents and clubs on all matters related to their activity.
Portugal > Transport Tier 3
Best known for its strong public law credentials, Sérvulo & Associados excels in guiding clients through the intricacies of large-scale public projects, from national transport networks to essential public-sector facilities. The department is under the leadership of Mark Kirkby, whose expertise lies in advising private and public entities on concessions and PPPs in the road and rail segments. Ana Luísa Guimarães left the firm in February 2024.Practice head(s):
Mark Kirkby
Key clients
European Commission – DG MOVE
TML – Metropolitan Transports of Lisbon
Metropolitan Area of Oporto (AMP)
Intermunicipal Community of Região de Aveiro (CIM Região de Aveiro)
Intermunicipal Community of Terras de Trás-os-Montes (CIM TTM)
Municipality of Leiria
Intermunicipal Community of Coimbra Region (CIM Região de Coimbra)
Intermunicipal Community of Douro (CIM Douro)
Intermunicipal Community of Viseu Dão Lafões (CIM Viseu Dão Lafões)
AUTONOMOUS REGION OF MADEIRA – Regional Directorate of Economy and Land Transports
Barraqueiro
Metropolitano de Lisboa, E.P.E.
Metro do Porto
Work highlights
- Advised the joint venture of Tetra Tech International Development Sp. z o.o and TISPT on an impact assessment support study for the potential revision of the Air Services Regulation by the European Commission (DG MOVE).
- Advised a consortium of private investors led by Barraqueiro on Project Magellan, the proposal for a new airport in Santarém.
- Advised Metropolitano de Lisboa E.P.E. on the expansion of Lisbon’s underground, preparing and launching procurement for six work contracts and inspections.
Portugal > TMT Tier 4
Sérvulo & Associados is often sought out by TMT clients for its strong credentials in contractual, licensing, commercial and data protection matters. Spearheading the team is Ana Rita Painho who possesses particular expertise in mandates concerning the IT, advertising, and telecoms segments. Drawing on her previous experience at the national telecoms regulator, associate Ana Mira Cordeiro is particularly well placed to advise on TMT matters. Inês de Sá is regularly engaged in consumer law, advertising and data protection issues.Practice head(s):
Ana Rita Paínho
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
EDP Energias de Portugal, S.A.
Senseidata S.A.
Starlink Internet Services Limited
Echostar Mobile Services Limited
Verizon Connect Portugal
Banco Credibom, S.A.
Sequra Worldwide, S.A.
Porsche Ibérica SL
Grünenthal, S.A.
Teva Group
Ferrero Ibérica, S.A. (Sucursal em Portugal)
Lusa – Agência de Notícias de Portugal, S.A.
Salesforce Ireland Ltd.
Telefonica Global Solutions
Aircall
Salesforce
Work highlights
- Advised Salesforce Ireland on the review of master cloud service agreements for Portugal.
- Assisting EDP SA and the EDP Group with the group’s IT software infrastructure and contractual framework, including cloud services-based agreements with several providers, both national and international.
- Advising Starlink on the launch of services in Portugal.
Sérvulo & Associados > Firm Profile
Sérvulo & Associados is considered one of the leading legal outfits in Portugal, and it is mainly dedicated to practice areas that are of strategic economic importance.
Sérvulo provides its national and international clients with legal advice precisely tailored to their needs. The firm’s lawyers have a thorough understanding of clients’ business needs and objectives and always act in the best interest of the clients.
Sérvulo is completely dedicated to the excellence of the legal services it provides. And for this purpose Sérvulo is permanently focused on the quality of its lawyers, who have a unique combination of characteristics: strong and long-standing ties to academia, experience in Portugal’s legislative process, experience in groundbreaking transactions and cases.
At the global level, Sérvulo is a member of three international networks of law firms (Legalink, Cathay Associates and Roxin Alliance) and it has a presence in Brazil, Angola, Mozambique, Guinea-Bissau, Cape Verde, São Tomé and Príncipe, Macao, East-Timor, and in the Autonomous Regions of Madeira and Azores, through its own multilateral network of leading law firms in Portuguese-speaking jurisdictions (SÉRVULO LATITUDE⦵).
We have also created a set of Foreign desks, which provide a bespoke service to clients from various countries and are made up of multidisciplinary teams of lawyers fluent in a variety of languages: African desk, Brazilian desk, French desk, German desk, Scandinavian desk and Spanish desk.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Public Law | José Manuel Sérvulo Correia | sc@servulo.com | +351 210 933 000 |
Life Sciences | Ana Rita Paínho | arp@servulo.com | +351 210 933 000 |
Intellectual Property | Ana Rita Paínho | arp@servulo.com | +351 210 933 000 |
TMT | Ana Rita Paínho | arp@servulo.com | +351 210 933 000 |
Data Protection | Ana Rita Paínho | arp@servulo.com | +351 210 933 000 |
Space Law | Ana Rita Paínho | arp@servulo.com | +351 210 933 000 |
Litigation and Arbitration | António Teles | at@servulo.com | +351 210 933 000 |
Public Law | João Amaral e Almeida | jaa@servulo.com | +351 210 933 000 |
Sports Law | João Saúde | js@servulo.com | +351 210 933 000 |
Litigation and Arbitration | João Saúde | js@servulo.com | +351 210 933 000 |
Corporate Crime & Regulatory Compliance | José Lobo Moutinho | jlm@servulo.com | +351 210 933 000 |
Restructuring and Insolvency | Mafalda Ferreira Santos | mfs@servulo.com | +351 210 933 000 |
Data Protection | José Lobo Moutinho | jlm@servulo.com | +351 210 933 000 |
Litigation and Arbitration | Mafalda Ferreira Santos | mfs@servulo.com | +351 210 933 000 |
Finance and Governance | Manuel Magalhães | mmm@servulo.com | +351 210 933 000 |
Restructuring and Insolvency | Manuel Magalhães | mmm@servulo.com | +351 210 933 000 |
Real Estate | Manuel Magalhães | mmm@servulo.com | +351 210 933 000 |
Public Law | Mark Kirkby | mak@servulo.com | +351 210 933 000 |
Life Sciences | Miguel Gorjão-Henriques | mgh@servulo.com | +351 210 933 000 |
European and Competition Law | Miguel Gorjão-Henriques | mgh@servulo.com | +351 210 933 000 |
Finance and Governance | Paulo Câmara | pc@servulo.com | +351 210 933 000 |
Public Law | Rui Medeiros | rm@servulo.com | +351 210 933 000 |
Corporate, Commercial and MA | Sofia Carreiro | svc@servulo.com | +351 210 933 000 |
Employment Law | Rita Canas da Silva | rcs@servulo.com | +351 210 933 000 |
Tax | Ana Moutinho Nascimento | amn@servulo.com | +351 210 933 000 |
Tax | Teresa Pala Schwalbach | tps@servulo.com | +351 210 933 000 |
Corporate Crime & Regulatory Compliance | Teresa Serra | ts@servulo.com | +351 210 933 000 |
Corporate Crime & Regulatory Compliance | Cláudia Amorim | ca@servulo.com | +351 210 933 000 |
Planning Law | Eduardo Gonçalves Rodrigues | egr@servulo.com | +351 210 933 000 |
Data Protection | João Carmona Dias | jcd@servulo.com | +351 210 933 000 |
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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João Amaral e Almeida | Partner in the Public Law department. | View Profile | |
Cláudia Amorim | Partner in the Corporate Crime and Regulatory Compliance, Litigation and Arbitration and… | View Profile | |
Francisco Barona | Partner in the Finance and Governace department. | View Profile | |
Francisco Boavida Salavessa | Partner in Finance and Governance and Restructuring and Insolvency departments. | View Profile | |
Paula Bordalo Faustino | Of Counsel in the Public Law department. | View Profile | |
António Cadilha | Partner in the Public Law department. | View Profile | |
Paulo Câmara | Partner of the Finance and Governance department | View Profile | |
Rita Canas da Silva | Partner in the Employment and also the coordinator of the Liability in… | View Profile | |
João Carmona Dias | Partner in the Litigation and Arbitration department and also works in the… | View Profile | |
Sofia Carreiro | Partner in Corporate, Commercial and M&A department. | View Profile | |
Margarida Costa Gomes | Consultant in the Employment Law department. | View Profile | |
Patricia Costa Gomes | Senior Associate in the Finance and Governance department. | View Profile | |
Mariana Costa Pinto | Partner in the Litigation, Life Sciences, TMT & Intellectual Property departments. | View Profile | |
Verónica Fernández | Partner in the Finance and Governance department. | View Profile | |
Pedro Fernández Sánchez | Partner in the Public Law and Arbitration departments. | View Profile | |
Mafalda Ferreira Santos | Partner in the Litigation department, focusing her practice in the areas of Restructuring… | View Profile | |
Eduardo Gonçalves Rodrigues | Partner in the Real Estate, Tourism and Urban Planning department. | View Profile | |
Miguel Gorjão-Henriques | Partner in the European and Competition Law department, also covering the areas… | View Profile | |
Patricia Guerra Carvalhal | Senior Associate in the Tax Law and Tax Litigation department. | View Profile | |
José Guilherme Gomes | Senior associate in the Finance and Governance department. | View Profile | |
Mark Kirkby | Partner in the Public Law department and co-heads the firm’s Projects department. | View Profile | |
José Lobo Moutinho | Partner in the Litigation and Arbitration department, with a practice developed primarily… | View Profile | |
Maria José Lourenço | Senior Associate at Litigation and Arbitration, Restructuring and Insolvency departments. | View Profile | |
Manuel Magalhães | Manuel Magalhães is currently the firm’s Managing Partner and partner in the Finance and… | View Profile | |
Catarina Marques da Silva | Associate in the Corporate, Commercial and M&A department. | View Profile | |
Francisco Marques de Azevedo | Associate in the European and Competition Law department. | View Profile | |
Rui Medeiros | Partner in the Public Law and Arbitration departments. | View Profile | |
Francisca Mendes da Costa | Partner in the firm’s Public Law department. | View Profile | |
Ana Mira Cordeiro | Senior Associate in the TMT, Intellectual Property and Life Sciences departments. | View Profile | |
Ana Moutinho Nascimento | Partner in the Tax and Tax Litigation departments. | View Profile | |
Filipa Névoa | Consultant in the Real Estate, Tourism and Urban Planning, TMT and Life… | View Profile | |
Maria Novo Baptista | Associate in Litigation & Arbitration and Sports Law departments. | View Profile | |
Rui Oliveira Alves | Associate in Litigation department. | View Profile | |
Ana Rita Painho | Partner in the Life Sciences, Intellectual Property and TMT departments. | View Profile | |
Nuno Pais Gomes | Senior Associate in the Employment department. | View Profile | |
Teresa Pala Schwalbach | Partner in the Tax Law department. | View Profile | |
Carla Parreira Leandro | Senior Associate in Real Estate, Tourism and Urban Planning and Restructuring and… | View Profile | |
Joana Pinto Monteiro | Senior Associate in the Real Estate, Tourism and Urban Planning department. | View Profile | |
João Pinto Ramos | Consultant in the Employment Law department. | View Profile | |
Mariana Pinto Ramos | Senior associate in the Employment Law department. | View Profile | |
Ana Graça Remondes | Consultant in the Public Law department. | View Profile | |
Duarte Rodrigues Silva | Partner in Public Law department. | View Profile | |
Henrique Rodrigues da Silva | Partner in the Public Law department. | View Profile | |
Luísa S. Pereira | Associate in the Employment department. | View Profile | |
Alberto Saavedra | Partner in the European and Competition department. | View Profile | |
Francisca Saldanha Monteiro | Associate in Real Estate, Tourism and Urban Planning department | View Profile | |
Miguel Santos Almeida | Partner in the Litigation & Arbitration and Sports Law departments. | View Profile | |
João Santos Marta | Associate in the Litigation and Arbitration department. | View Profile | |
João Saúde | Partner in the Litigation and Arbitration, Restructuring and Insolvency and Sports Law… | View Profile | |
Teresa Serra | Of Counsel in the Corporate Crime and Regulatory Compliance, Litigation and Arbitration… | View Profile | |
José Manuel Sérvulo Correia | Founding Partner. José Manuel Sérvulo Correia develops his legal practice around the… | View Profile | |
Pedro Silveira Borges | Partner in the Corporate, Commercial and M&A department. | View Profile | |
António Teles | Partner in the Litigation and Arbitration departments. | View Profile | |
Mariana Teles | Associate in the Corporate, Commercial and M&A department. | View Profile | |
Nuno Temudo Vieira | Senior associate in the Litigation and Arbitration department. | View Profile | |
Sofia Thibaut Trocado | Partner in the Real Estate, Tourism and Urban Planning department. | View Profile | |
Alexandra Valpaços | Senior Associate in the Litigation and Arbitration department. | View Profile | |
Ana de Brito Camacho | Consultant in Corporate Crime and Regulatory Compliance, Litigation and Restructuring and Insolvency… | View Profile | |
Inês de Sá | Senior Associate in Litigation and Arbitration department and mainly focused in Privacy… | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Number of lawyers : 120Languages
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Head of BD : Stéphanie RouxInternational Capabilities
SÉRVULO’s Global Reach
Maintaining its position as an independent Portuguese law firm, SÉRVULO is capable of providing cross-border legal services through its membership of several global networks of law firms and partnerships with prominent law firms in the Autonomous Regions of Madeira and Azores and in key jurisdictions, such as Mozambique, Angola, Guinea-Bissau, Cape Verde, São Tomé and Príncipe, Brazil, Macao and East-Timor (SÉRVULO LATITUDE⦵).
SÉRVULO LATITUDE⦵ is a multilateral network that reflects a concept of proximity between leading law firms in Portuguese-speaking jurisdictions, based on mutual trust and a flexible and non-exclusive bond that simultaneously reflects a “best friends” relationship, together with the autonomy and independence of each firm.
Assuming the internationalisation of their legal services as a common strategic objective, SÉRVULO LATITUDE⦵ members seek to position themselves within a global economy as a privileged channel in trade relations between the Portuguese-speaking countries, from the Atlantic to the Pacific and Indian oceans, spanning four continents – Africa, America, Asia and Europe.
SÉRVULO has also created a set of Foreign Desks, which provide a bespoke service to clients from various countries. Our Desks are made up of multidisciplinary teams of lawyers fluent in a variety of languages and operate in a logic of integrated services (full service).
- African Desk
- Brazilian Desk
- French Desk
- German Desk
- Scandinavian Desk
- Spanish Desk
Global networks of law firms of which SÉRVULO is a member:
Diversity
D&I
- Promotion of D&I measures internally (e.g., full performance bonus unaffected in case of maternity leave, flexible regime for remote working, increase in the number of women partners).
- Engagement/participation in several fora regarding D&I, including Leaders for Equality, APPDI, iGen and the Portuguese CEO Peers network.
- Publication of updates/newsletters and other materials regarding gender and age diversity.
- Active participation in webinars and conferences, namely regarding diversity and equal pay.
- Preparation of legislative projects regarding diversity and remote working.
- Our Pay Gap service.
Social Responsibility / Pro Bono
Strands of activity:
- Pro bono legal support: In general terms, this involves providing legal support to disadvantaged communities to ensure that their basic rights are respected. In this regard, SÉRVULO strives to offer as much constitutional support as possible to Third Sector entities, operating as an incubator for such organisations and supporting projects that provide training to individuals and have a multiplying value effect.
- Volunteering: Members of SÉRVULO have participated in numerous voluntary activities over the years. The firm currently provides weekly support to Refood Misericórdia (which redistributes leftover restaurant food to the needy), takes part in GRACE’s annual volunteering programme (a day of activities known as the GIRO) and promotes various spontaneous initiatives.
- Promoting gender equality: As a member of iGen – Equality Organizations Forum, SÉRVULO adopted a set of measures aimed at reinforcing and highlighting the principle of equality between women and men at work.
- Institutional support: SÉRVULO is one of the law firms that back social projects through Rock’n’Law. The firm also promotes at least one annual solidarity campaign in benefit of a chosen institution.
Comparative Guides
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Portugal: Real Estate
Published: December 2023
Authors: Manuel Magalhães Pedro João DomingosFrancisca Saldanha Monteiro
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Real Estate laws and regulations applicable in Portugal.
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Portugal: Environment
Published: February 2024
Authors: Ana Graça RemondesJoão Tomé PilãoIsabel Guimarães Salgado
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Environment laws and regulations applicable in Portugal.
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Portugal: Data Protection & Cybersecurity
Published: April 2024
Authors: José Lobo MoutinhoJoão Carmona DiasInês de SáMaria Luísa Esgaib Borges
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Data Protection & Cybersecurity laws and regulations applicable in Portugal.
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