Raposo Bernardo > Lisbon, Portugal > Firm Profile

Raposo Bernardo
AV. FONTES PEREIRA DE MELO
EDIFÍCIO AVIZ, N.35, 18TH FLOOR
1050-118 LISBON
Portugal

Portugal > Transport Tier 2

Raposo Bernardo attracts regular instructions from cruise, aviation, and shipping players, notably on related financing and insurance matters. Joana Andrade Correia, who oversees the transport practice, excels in corporate restructurings and M&A, and is also skilled in the financing of railway and airport infrastructure projects. Showcasing extensive experience in the leasing and purchase of aircraft, Júlio Martins Júnior is regularly sought out by airlines and aircraft financiers.

Practice head(s):

Joana Andrade Correia

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘We consider Raposo Bernardo’s services in these areas of aeronautical and aviation law to be of extraordinary quality. They are specialists in transport and aviation, in particular, covering all branches of aviation.’

‘Joana Andrade Correia and Júnio Martins Júnior are both excellent. Joana Andrade Correia has full theoretical and practical knowledge of the aviation sector. Júlio Martins Júnior reveals great intelligence, dedication, intellectual capacity, total availability, with a great collaborative attitude towards resolving issues.’

Their know-how in aviation law is unparalleled.’

‘Joana Andrade Correia’s ability to work and availability is remarkable; she is very pragmatic. Júlio Martins Júnior knows the world of aviation in a profound way, he is very skilled at applying the law and all international air regulations.’

‘With a splendid and unparalleled quality of service, Raposo Bernardo’s capabilities include its unique and world-class know-how in the area of ​​cruise maritime, the extreme professionalism of all the department’s lawyers, the strong legal preparation of lawyers.’

‘Joana Andrade Correia has extraordinary legal knowledge of cruise maritime law, absolute familiarity with our sector, mastery of our specific language, and contacts in the cruise market.’

Portugal > Energy and natural resources Tier 3

The ‘cohesive’ energy and natural resources team at Raposo Bernardo fields solid capabilities in assisting clients with a broad range of matters in the wind and solar energy, oil and gas, and biogas sectors. The ‘authentic, determined and assertive’ Nelson Raposo Bernardo is regularly involved in  M&A, project finance and development in the energy space. He co-heads the practice with Júlio Martins Júnior, who is skilled in handling financing contracts for large energy projects.

Practice head(s):

Nelson Raposo Bernardo; Júlio Martins Júnior

Testimonials

‘In my opinion, Raposo Bernardo is the best law firm in the area of ​​renewable and conventional energies. The team has vast legal knowledge.’

‘A cohesive team that works like clockwork. Nelson Raposo Bernardo takes the helm; he is full of charisma.’

‘Nelson Raposo Bernardo is an authentic, determined and assertive lawyer, with a lot of wisdom and experience.’

‘The team is fantastic and unique for many reasons, including their ability to make us feel special.’

‘They care about listening to us, and have total and permanent dedication to our needs and objectives.’

‘Raposo Bernardo is several steps ahead of its competitors both in terms of know-how in the energy sector, in the depth of analysis and rigor of the final work, but also in the way how they deal with matters, in the dedication, patience and connection they create with the client.’

‘They are exceptional at creating strong relationships with clients.’

‘The team is superb.’

Portugal > Projects and project finance Tier 3

Focusing on project development, finance and implementation, Raposo Bernardo is regularly instructed by banking and infrastructure clients. The team is led by managing partner Nelson Raposo Bernardo, who is skilled at advising major private banks on PPPs and project finance, and Joana Andrade Correia, whose areas of expertise include project finance in the transport sector, including railways and airport terminals.

Practice head(s):

Nelson Raposo Bernardo

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘Raposo Bernardo provides the best legal services in the area of ​​Projects and Project Finance. It is not easy to match their performance.’

‘The lawyers are great. They are always available, they know what their role is, they do everything with maximum efficiency, and in the end the result is always the best.’

‘Nelson Raposo Bernardo is the best lawyer you can have in projects, but also in energy and matters involving banking and finance. The extent of his legal knowledge is truly astonishing, including the way he navigates all the legal rules and how he manages to resolve any legal matter.’

‘Raposo Bernardo is unique for the talent of all its lawyers, which generates high-quality work.’

‘Nelson Raposo Bernardo stands out. He is a brilliant lawyer, with a talent and legal preparation like no other.’

Portugal > Banking and finance Tier 4

Raposo Bernardo delivers a ‘first-class service’ to its international and Portuguese financial services players. The team is equipped to handle a range of banking and finance matters, including asset finance, corporate finance, investment banking, trade finance and NPLs. The team is led by the ‘excellent’ and ‘extremely reputable’ Nelson Raposo Bernardo, who is noted for his proficiency in both transactional and regulatory mandates.

Practice head(s):

Nelson Raposo Bernardo

Testimonials

‘Raposo Bernardo delivers a first-class service.’

‘They have total knowledge of banking law and banking activity, record response times, a practical approach and strong commercial sensitivity.’

‘Nelson Raposo Bernardo is excellent – he is extremely reputable, very well known and well connected.’

‘The whole team delivers a high-quality service.’

‘Technically, Nelson Bernardo is always very well prepared and very experienced.’

Portugal > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 4

The ‘excellent’ team at Raposo Bernardo is regularly instructed by domestic and international clients, including investment banks, funds and corporates, in a range of corporate transactions. The practice is jointly steered by Nelson Raposo Bernardo, who is well versed in the entire scope of corporate transactions, and Joana Andrade Correia, who acts for clients engaged in the aviation, shipping, banking, pharmaceutical, tourism and energy sectors.

Practice head(s):

Nelson Raposo Bernardo; Joana Andrade Correia

Testimonials

‘The quality of the service provided is visible in everything: fantastic know-how in corporate and M&A matters, like I have never seen in another , they apply modern due diligence techniques, which reveal a lot of knowledge in this area.’

‘Nelson Bernardo is one of the best Portuguese lawyers; he is especially gifted in M&A.’

‘The Raposo Bernardo firm has a very high quality in corporate and M&A matters. It has a perfect profile for multinationals.’

‘The team is very cohesive and has an excellent spirit, largely due to the leadership of Nelson Raposo Bernardo and Joana Andrade Correia, who I highlight.’

‘The law firm Raposo Bernardo & Associados is unique and exceptional in its vision and innovations in terms of service provision.’

‘The lawyers who stand out in the commercial, corporate and M&A team are mainly Nelson Raposo Bernardo and Joana Andrade Correia, who are responsible for a fantastic team of other lawyers.’

‘We value many qualities in Nelson, but if I had to choose just one, it would be his ease in transforming the most complicated and even gigantic problems into simple ones and solving them effectively and definitively.’ 

‘The team is a dream, full of excellent lawyers.’

Portugal > Employment Tier 4

Clients from various sectors, notably banking, insurance, technology, aviation and pharmaceuticals, turn to Raposo Bernardo for guidance in workforce restructurings, labour litigation, employee benefits and compliance issues. Overseeing the practice, Ana Cláudia Rangel 'has thorough and comprehensive knowledge of all employment matters, covering both consultancy and litigation'.

Practice head(s):

Ana Cláudia Rangel

Testimonials

‘Ana Cláudia Rangel has total know-how in labour matters, social security and labour disputes. She is an expert in dealing with labour courts, unions and the Working Conditions Authority.’

‘The quality of the services provided by Raposo Bernardo is impressive.’

‘Ana Cláudia Rangel has thorough and comprehensive knowledge of all employment matters, covering both consultancy and litigation.’

‘The quality of the services provided by Raposo Bernardo is excellent, including the speed, clarity and focus of the responses.’ 

‘The Raposo Bernardo team is very strong, with highly prepared lawyers, high knowledge of the law and the legal system and total dedication to client matters.’

‘Raposo Bernardo & Associados is an exceptional law firm. The team is extremely well organised and develops innovative solutions.

‘Ana Cláudia Rangel consistently delivers high-quality work; she is extremely diligent and competent.’

Portugal > EU and competition Tier 4

The team at Raposo Bernardo is praised for its ability to provide an ‘extraordinary’ service to a range of clients active in a multitude of sectors, including banking, insurance, and pharmaceuticals, among others. The ‘deeply knowledgeableMafalda Contumélias Batista leads the EU and competition team, as well as the TMT practice at the firm, and is noted for her ability to act in the full array of antitrust mandates.

Practice head(s):

Mafalda Contumélias Baptista

Testimonials

‘Raposo Bernardo’s services are of extraordinary quality, with unparalleled capabilities, which make it the law firm preferred by our company for any competition or European law matter.’

‘All the lawyers in this department have great technical capacity and in-depth knowledge of competition and European law. They move with great ease within public and regulatory entities in these areas, and have a very dedicated involvement in relation to our affairs.’

‘The team is led by Mafalda Contumélias Batista, who is deeply knowledgeable in this area and coordinates the team in a very organised way, achieving excellent results.

‘Raposo Bernardo has legal know-how in European and competition law that is truly precious. This is a quality that we value highly, as well as the quality of the services themselves, the security of the advice provided, the work capacity of the lawyers, their availability and total dedication to our matters, and a high level of professionalism.’

‘Team of immense quality, which guarantees complete compliance with our objectives. Mafalda Contumélias Batista always guarantees an impeccable service.’

‘Mafalda Contumélias Batista is the face of a fantastic team and the lawyer I would like to highlight for the superior quality of her work.’

‘The team is very strong, with a great spirit of mutual help and a good atmosphere. The results they have achieved for us are simply top-notch.’

‘Raposo Bernardo is a perfect example of quality, commitment, price flexibility and relevant experience in the legal field.’

Portugal > Insolvency and restructuring Tier 4

Raposo Bernardo offers guidance in restructuring and insolvency proceedings across a variety of sectors including banking, insurance, aviation, and real estate. Heading the team, Ana Cláudia Rangel is well versed in dispute resolution and employment law. She has notably advised clients on the recovery of non-performing loans, particularly in the context of mortgage credit portfolios involving significant assets like hotels, offices, and luxury properties.

Practice head(s):

Ana Cláudia Rangel

Testimonials

‘What sets them apart is the way they treat clients. They can interpret what we want in a wise way and can react and act immediately accordingly.

‘The firm values ​​us as a client and knows how to interact with our team in an effective, productive way and with excellent results.’

‘Ana Cláudia Rangel has vast legal knowledge and her work is impeccable.’

‘They provide high quality services.

‘Raposo Bernardo & Associados stands out for its creativity in finding the best solutions in difficult and complex situations and for the enormous experience of its lawyers in matters of restructuring, insolvency and litigation in general. ’

‘The team of lawyers at Raposo Bernardo is very experienced and knowledgeable about Portuguese law. Ana Cláudia Rangel is a very talented lawyer in the areas of restructuring, insolvency and litigation.’

‘The competent team provides services in a very professional manner.’

‘The work of the restructuring and insolvency team is of magnificent quality.’

Portugal > Intellectual property Tier 4

Raposo Bernardo fields a ‘diligent, attentive and very knowledgeable’ IP team, noted for its ability to advise clients on a range of matters across the pharmaceuticals, telecoms, retail, technology and insurance sectors. The team is jointly led by Serena Argente Escartín, noted for her focus on IP disputes and agreements, and Maria Sirec.

Practice head(s):

Serena Argente Escartín; Maria Sirec

Testimonials

‘It is a unique law firm because it listens to us, values ​​us as a client and knows how to interact with our team in an effective, very productive way, achieving excellent results.

‘The team is super diligent, attentive, very knowledgeable about what they do in intellectual property in general.’

‘Serena Argente Escartín achieves fantastic results. She is an elite IP lawyer, with phenomenal performance.

‘I would like to highlight the procedures and the spectacular method in which Raposo Bernardo provides services, with extreme dedication, a generosity of spirit and commitment that is unparalleled.’

‘I have known Raposo Bernardo & Associados for some time now and its ability to still surprise us is impressive, whether through the high-level work it performs and the results we obtain, or through the initiatives it promotes and, above all, the treatment that they give us as their client.’

‘Raposo Bernardo is unique and exceptional.’

Portugal > Public law Tier 4

Working in close collaboration with the firm’s real estate, projects, and infrastructure teamsRaposo Bernardo’s public law unit assists clients with public tenders, concessions, administrative disputes, and construction projects within PPP frameworks. Manuel Esteves Albuquerque , whose expertise covers public procurement and the negotiation of real estate contracts, heads up the practice.

Practice head(s):

Manuel Esteves Albuquerque

Testimonials

‘The quality of service provided is exceptional. They offer legal services characterised by depth, rigour, clarity, and precision that are unparalleled in the Portuguese market.’

‘Manuel Esteves Albuquerque stands out for his unwavering availability, prompt and effective responses, and innovative and detail-oriented approach to complex legal issues in public tenders and contracts.’

‘All the work is executed flawlessly, with a precise focus on our needs, demonstrating robust technical expertise, and is accompanied by fair and transparent fees.’

‘Manuel Esteves Albuquerque is highly professional, dedicated to obtaining the best possible results, and produces high-quality work.’

‘Raposo Bernardo has one of the best public law teams in the country, covering all public law subdomains.’

‘Manuel Esteves Albuquerque is very experienced, patient and confident in all his advice, which allows us to feel enormous confidence.’

‘Manuel Esteves Albuquerque has a wealth of knowledge in public law and also in real estate law. He is truly an exceptional lawyer.’

Portugal > Real estate and construction Tier 4

At Raposo Bernardo, Manuel Esteves De Albuquerque spearheads the real estate and public law practices, offering expertise to real estate brokers, investment funds, construction companies, and agents. With over three decades of experience in the market, the practice head is proficient in mandates involving the full-array of real estate assets, including offices, hotels, residential and commercial properties.

Practice head(s):

Manuel Esteves De Albuquerque

Testimonials

‘Raposo Bernardo has excellent capabilities that make it a very advantageous law firm option. The promptness and speed of response, in a direct, clear manner that covers everything important, is one of its most important features.’

‘Manuel Esteves Albuquerque stands out. He is extremely knowledgeable about all the intricacies of real estate and construction law.’ 

‘There are many reasons that make me choose Raposo Bernardo & Associados for all of our company’s real estate matters, but the most important of all is the confidence that the firm and all its lawyers inspire in me.’

‘Raposo Bernardo is unbeatable in the speed, clarity, depth and rigour of its responses and its tailor-made work for each client.’

‘When a matter is more complex, you can see that they are very comfortable, have a lot of practice and experience, and resolve issues in the best way.’ 

‘Raposo Bernardo’s real estate and construction team has impressive skills. They work very well as a team, which has allowed them to build a successful relationship with the client.’ 

‘They think of everything we will need before we need it.’

Portugal > Dispute resolution Tier 5

The ‘extraordinary’ litigation team at Raposo Bernardo is singled out for its ‘incredible quality’ and ‘great client-oriented approach.’ Noted for its expertise in the real estate, aviation, retail, insurance and pharmaceutical sectors, the team regularly handles debt recovery proceedings, IP litigation and shareholder disputes. The ‘very focused’ and ‘fully committed’ Ana Cláudia Rangel leads the group.

Practice head(s):

Ana Cláudia Rangel

Testimonials

‘We have been working with Raposo Bernardo for almost a year and we couldn’t be more satisfied! They have enormous knowledge, depth and certainty.’

‘The litigation department at Raposo Bernardo is simply spectacular. It offers us security and solidity in all legal documents.’

‘I recommend Ana Cláudia Rangel  for her astuteness, determination, commitment, determination, combativeness, ethics and resilience.’

‘They have a great client-oriented approach.’

‘It is a super team, with excellent associates in an excellent litigation department led by Ana Cláudia Rangel.’

‘Ana Cláudia Rangel is a very focused lawyer, fully committed to our interests, dedicated and has very strong knowledge in all litigation processes.’

‘The litigation team is extraordinary, due to the absolute quality of all the work carried out, which is simply spectacular.’

‘The team itself stands out in terms of response time, clarity of procedural documents for court, argumentation skills and presence in court.’

Portugal > Tax Tier 5

Offering a tax service that covers both transactional and contentious matters, the ‘excellent’ Raposo Bernardo regularly acts for clients engaged in the banking, energy, life sciences, aviation, infrastructure and distribution sectors. At the helm sits Carlos Santiago, who earns praise for his ‘complete command of tax law.’

Practice head(s):

Carlos Santiago

Testimonials

‘It is a unique firm in terms of its ability to listen to clients, understand our real needs and provide services that I consider to be of very high quality.’

‘Raposo Bernardo’s tax team stands out for being very homogeneous and all lawyers having a very high standard.’

‘Carlos Santiago is a specialist in complex subjects, and always finds the simplest and most effective solutions for these subjects.’

‘What makes this team unique is, in my opinion, its attitude towards the legal profession and towards clients. This attitude makes them self-demanding lawyers, they prepare themselves, constantly update themselves and have a high technical level.’

‘I would like to highlight Carlos Santiago on the team, who I admire for his work of enormous detail and seriousness. He has complete command of tax law, can point out solutions and identify risks in a very clear and pragmatic way.’

‘They are all very good, dedicated, available and with a high sense of professionalism.’

Portugal > TMT Tier 5

The ‘highly professional’ team at Raposo Bernardo is regularly engaged by clients hailing from the  technology, telecoms and fintech sectors. The team is led by Mafalda Contumélias Batista, who is noted for her expertise on TMT and antitrust matters, including contractual issues, software licensing and data protection.

Practice head(s):

Mafalda Contumélias Batista

Testimonials

They team is very well prepared for adversity and new developments, overcoming all challenges quickly and with absolute confidence, demonstrating extensive and significant experience in transnational TMT operations.’

‘Mafalda Contumélias Batista is a brilliant professional, of great technical caliber, with a consolidated command of matters related directly and indirectly to the TMT area.’

‘Mafalda Contumélias Batista is an extremely pragmatic and insightful lawyer in the negotiation and defence of our interests.’

‘It brings together all the characteristics we look for in a law firm: it is focused on achieving results for clients, they go straight to the essential point, without hesitation, and solve the most complex problems.’

‘They are experts in resolving, unblocking and moving transactions forward.’

‘The entire team is fabulous and highly professional.’

‘Raposo Bernardo & Associados has teams with an impeccable level of preparation, very focused on the client’s business, and oriented towards the success of transactions.’

‘The team’s capabilities are extensive in the technology law, digital law, telecoms, entertainment and media sectors.’

Mozambique > Foreign law firms

Raposo Bernardo represents prominent banking clients on project, corporate, and asset financing matters, particularly in the oil and gas and infrastructure sectors. The team is jointly led by Joana Andrade Correia and Manuel Albuquerque. Andrade Correia is experienced in corporate restructurings and M&A deals, spanning domestic and international ventures in diverse sectors such as aviation, projects, banking, and energy. Albuquerque’s expertise extends to infrastructure, construction, oil and gas, and real estate projects, as well as privatisation processes.

Practice head(s):

Joana Andrade Correia; Manuel Albuquerque

Other key lawyers:

Edson Santos

Testimonials

‘Raposo Bernardo is a unique law firm that has an excellent team of lawyers. They are highly professional and bright; all very experienced and technically skilled.’

‘Joana Andrade Correia is a fantastic lawyer. She is very smart and highly skilled.

‘Joana Andrade Correia is brilliant, and Manuel Albuquerque is a skilful lawyer with technical and commercial acumen.’

‘They are a problem-solving team. The level of knowledge is magnificent and surprising in its comprehensiveness.’

‘They are very experienced lawyers. Joana Andrade Correia is the best international lawyer who works in Mozambican jurisdiction.’

‘Raposo Bernardo’s level of service is quite fantastic. The lawyers live to solve our problems.’

‘Joana Andrade Correia is a very highly skilled lawyer. She is a visionary who combines enormous legal expertise with an understanding of how the market works.’

‘Raposo Bernardo’s performance and its overall level of legal services is simply excellent.’

Angola > Foreign firms

Raposo Bernardo stands out for its banking and finance capabilities, and is a key contact for financial establishments and multinational companies across the oil and gas, energy, infrastructure, and aviation sectors. Ana Cláudia Rangel is particularly active on corporate, commercial, licensing, and transactional matters, while Nelson Raposo Bernardo’s expertise encompasses M&A, capital markets, and project financing. Júlio Martins Júnior brings experience in corporate law, with a strong emphasis on M&A, share and asset transactions, and regulatory work.

Practice head(s):

Ana Cláudia Rangel; Nelson Raposo Bernardo; Júlio Martins Júnior

Testimonials

‘They are very experienced lawyers who manage to transform very complicated situations into uncomplicated processes and sometimes into opportunities to improve our efficiency. This law firm has lawyers of the highest calibre, with a wealth of experience and technical knowledge, because of their involvement in multiple large-scale international transactions.’

‘Nelson Raposo Bernardo does an excellent job, always gives prompt responses, and pays attention to detail, which is fantastic. He is also very cooperative with our concerns and very professional. Ana Cláudia Rangel is very competent in her work for two reasons: she prepares very well for any matter, and she can easily extrapolate from her experience and technical knowledge the best solution at each moment.’

‘Raposo Bernardo is a unique international law firm that stands out for the high performance in the responses to each request from our teams. There is no other that compares to it in what is the most important in a law firm.’

‘Every time I consulted with Raposo Bernardo for major transactional operations, it was handled with utmost care and professionalism. Their team of high-quality experts has excellent technical know-how. ’

‘Nelson Raposo Bernardo is the lawyer of our complete trust. He is a brilliant lawyer, very honest and trustworthy; technically speaking, he is the best lawyer I know. Ana Cláudia Rangel is a great leader, extremely competent and an excellent support for our local activities. All her advice is very solid and safe, and I have never seen her fail. ’

‘Nelson Raposo Bernardo gives us the needed and strong confidence concerning the knowledge of the Angolan law. He is an amazing leading lawyer, with an impressive work capacity and an extremely skilful and intelligent way of dealing with all legal matters. Ana Cláudia Rangel knows how to get the best out of any negotiation situation, regardless of the parties and the characteristic pressure in the Angolan market.’

‘What makes Raposo Bernardo’s practice unique is its superior quality of service that it is not easy to find in a market like Angola or in other countries. It’s a super professional firm, with top client dedication and is extremely knowledgeable about Angolan Law.’

‘Nelson Raposo Bernardo is the best international lawyer for business matters and general business law in Angola. He is extremely successful in his style of doing law and knows all subjects with impressive depth. Ana Cláudia Rangel is also a fantastic lawyer who is professional, determined, available, knowledgeable and provides her clients with the utmost care and best service.’

Raposo Bernardo is a full service law firm recognized for its ability to combine the strength of advocacy tradition with the most modern and advanced technology, the aim being to provide the greatest benefit to our clients.

We believe that in order to provide top level legal support it is essential that our lawyers, in addition to high technical skills and an in-depth knowledge and understanding of our clients’ activities and projects, also have a sharp sensitivity to their specific way of conducting business.

The cooperation culture existing between all members of our teams is the same cooperation culture we maintain with our clients. This spirit of collaboration and closeness makes it possible to create strong and trusting relationships, and thus achieve the best outcome. It is also with this purpose in mind we specialize in the matters, projects and the specific activities of each one of our clients.

We are aware of the clients’ needs and what they value most. We do everything in order to exceed their best expectations. That is why we differentiate by making available specific and individualized solutions thus guaranteeing that clients can gain the best benefit from our services. That being the case we make some important commitments such as each client having more than one partner coordinating their issues, and the guarantee of maintaining the same team during the execution of a project without rotation and changes that could harm the continuity and execution of the work. We also know that our clients like to benefit from our services in different jurisdictions.   That is why we have put in place a very advantageous system allowing the benefiting of conditions practiced in the jurisdiction with the lower value, independent of the jurisdiction in which the client requests our services.

We maintain permanent and intense internal training and refresher training, which we believe is essential so that our teams are always at the forefront of the most advanced and sophisticated practices in the international legal market.

With full independence we keep working relations with law firms all over the world,  and those partnerships provide services for the benefit of our clients’ projects.

After more than 25 years we renew our commitment to combine experience and tradition with innovation, modernity and sophistication through pragmatic advice that adds value for our clients.  We always maintain the same ability to respond fast and rigorously and with a culture of full availability and cooperation.

Focus in tailor-made service: For our firm the client is at the heart of our work. To achieve the clients’ satisfaction when dealing with its matters is one of our main objectives. To exceed its best expectations is one of our main goals. That is why we maintain a very close relationship with all our clients and try to know in detail their activity and the market in which they act.

Quality and rigour in the services provided: We provide our clients with top quality services and for that purpose we work with the utmost rigour. The results provided to our clients are the best indicator of this. We are fully aware that the speed of an answer is essential and we are used to working under time pressure and to anticipate the agreed deadlines.

Innovation to the benefit of the clients: Apart from the tradition we are proud of, we seek the most innovating procedures and solutions for the benefit of our clients. For this purpose we permanently invest in training and in technology in order to increase the efficiency of our services.

Professional ethics: All our procedures, practices and culture are based in transparency and ethics. An ethical attitude and behaviour is essential in order to meet clients’ expectations and to ensure the quality of our services. The same ethics are always present in the relationship with our colleagues and the market in general.

Global services: We provide specialized services in all areas of law to all the industry sectors. We also provide services for several other jurisdictions, especially for Portuguese-speaking African countries, either through our network of local partners or our specialized desks.

Diversity and inclusion: We provide legal services with pleasure and for pleasure. We can´t be any different. That is why we need a well-being environment that is at the same time stimulating and non-discriminating. We are a law firm exempt of any type of discrimination. Nevertheless we develop programs and initiatives promoting diversity and inclusion.

Social responsibility and pro bono: We are strongly committed to our social environment. We are aware that everyone will benefit if we have a positive social environment. That is why we do everything within our means to share part of what we receive from the community and try to involve ourselves in pro bono and social responsibility activities.

Department Name Email Telephone
Managing Partner Nelson Raposo Bernardo lisboa@raposobernardo.com +351 213 121 330
Photo Name Position Profile
Joana Andrade Correia photo Ms Joana Andrade Correia Partner, Co-head of the Corporate law and M&A department, specialized in corporate…
Mafalda Contumélias Batista photo Ms Mafalda Contumélias Batista Mafalda Contumélias Batista has 15 years of experience and heads the Insurance…
Manuel Esteves Albuquerque photo Mr Manuel Esteves Albuquerque Senior associate
Ana Cláudia Rangel photo Ms Ana Cláudia Rangel Head of the Litigation and Arbitration Department, specialized in civil procedural law,…
Nelson Raposo Bernardo photo Mr Nelson Raposo Bernardo Nelson Raposo Bernardo is the managing partner and head of the banking…
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