João Saúde > Sérvulo & Associados > Lisbon, Portugal > Lawyer Profile

Singled out for its ability to combine ‘technical depth’ with an ‘innovative and adaptive vision’, Sérvulo & Associados‘ litigation practice provides a comprehensive service, encompassing specialised civil and commercial litigation and arbitration groups. The team is highly regarded for its expertise in administrative and financial disputes, supported by a strong track record in handling complex and high-stakes cases across these areas. António Teles is noted for his focus on commercial litigation matters. He leads the team alongside João Saúde, who stands out for his cross-border expertise, and Mafalda Ferreira Santos, who adeptly handles civil and commercial disputes across judicial, arbitration, and out-of-court proceedings.

Highlighted for its ‘absolutely formidable work’, the team at Sérvulo & Associados combines expertise in finance, corporate governance, dispute resolution, and corporate and M&A to deliver comprehensive solutions in complex restructuring, insolvency, and liquidation cases across Portugal and Europe. The practice operates under the joint leadership of four experts: managing partner Manuel Magalhães , a go-to advisor for insolvent banks; Mafalda Ferreira Santos, who is highly regarded for her skill in dispute resolution and for representing both creditors and debtors in restructuring and insolvency proceedings; and António Teles and João Saúde, both of whom bring notable experience in litigation and arbitration matters.