SRS Legal > Lisbon, Portugal > Firm Profile

‘I’d highlight the rigor, attention to detail, constant availability and search for solutions in order to meet the client’s needs.’

‘SRS has a frame of reference professionals, especially in the field of labour law, with an enormous capacity to “connect” theory and practice, as well as understand the context, reality and specificity of each client.’

‘Ana Luísa Beirão is an asset for SRS Advogados. She has deep theoretical and practical knowledge of the matters in question, which contribute to an excellent ability to anticipate and define strategies, in the various plans applicable in this area.’

‘César Sá Esteves and Mariana Sarávia: excellent technical and human quality, intelligent and sensible, good negotiators.’

‘The team’s experience and technical and market/sector expertise. The ability to manage highly complex issues such as restructuring (Collective Redundancies), M&A processes or negotiation with collective bargaining unions in the pandemic context.’

‘I would like to highlight the senior partners José Luis Moreira da Silva and Cláudia Varela with whom the company has worked with very relevant results, allowing for a continuous constructive dialogue with all union entities present.’

‘Dr. César Sá Esteves, Mariana Saravia, Ana Luisa Beirão, Lara Pestana, Mariana Mendes: Expertise, Leadership, knowledge and availability’

‘Very knowledgeable, prudent and accurate. They do not have an aggressive commercial posture.’

‘The way we see it, SRS Advogados is one of the most respected firms in the Portuguese legal market. The firm’s Lisbon office has an excellent EU & Competition team and maintains a strong foothold in the Portuguese top-tier antitrust projects with a strong transnational link. The Firm brings a lot more to the table than just its local expertise in competition law. This is because their lawyers are well-versed in EU law and well-known in the Iberian market for having a great combination of skills and efficiency.’

‘We routinely work with Gonçalo Anastacio and his excellent team. Gonçalo has an outstanding understanding of both the practice area and his clients’ business and can be strategic and tactical. On top of that, Gonçalo is an impressive antitrust lawyer; he is smart and cuts through the peripheral issues to give clear and practical legal advice. I always enjoy working with him.’

‘Duarte Pirra’s monitoring of our themes always goes beyond the minimum. He is concerned with finding the solution we need, within the current legal framework, and never leaves an issue, however small it may seem, without a definitive solution.’

‘Gonçalo Anastácio is top of the market in Portugal and one of the most talented competition lawyers in the Europe. You can rely on him to follow the pace of the most complicated multijurisdictional transactions and assignments.’

‘Gonçalo Anastácio and Luís Seifert Guincho have extraordinary organisational, technical and business skills, in addition to their ability to work and manage pressure well above average.’

‘Sara Estima Martins stands out for her technical competence, proactivity and ability to analyse and search for solutions.’

‘SRS has an outstanding reputation in Portugal and attracts high calibre and high profile clients. They have in-depth experience arguing cases in front of the Autoridade da Concorrência (the Portuguese Competition Authority) and in courts. They have excellent communication and engagement with clients. They develop long-term relationships with their clients and a high level of trust.’

‘Nuno Calaim Lourenço is an extremely knowledgeable competition law expert. He managed the case and the case’s significant workload extremely well. His close communication with the client meant that the client was extremely engaged. This is fundamental in competition work, where data and information from the clients are crucial to building a strong case. He managed particularly well the interaction between the legal and the economic analysis that the case required.’

‘Professional team.’

‘They know the clients’ needs and deliver advice accordingly in a truly professional manner.’

‘SRS combines a deep knowledge of the law, extensive experience and the ability to develop personal relationships and trust with its clients, cemented by the way in which the firm successfully solves complex legal problems.’

‘Gustavo Ordonhas Oliveira has vast legal expertise that translates into a practical way for solving concrete business problems, high capacity for developing interpersonal relationships and generating trust, high service levels and availability. Marco Silva Garrinhas has deep legal knowledge and high availability to solve client problems.’

‘A huge dedication to the client. Original ideas and experience to solve issues.’

‘Availability, commitment to the client even when dealing with ambitious topics and timelines – always trying to do the best and often what seems impossible becomes possible. Helpfulness of the team and multidisciplinarity.’

‘Paulo Bandeira is simply amazing and he is the lawyer I recommend. The whole team is very helpful too.’

‘Excellent team. We use it recurrently in M&A. Multidisciplinary, availability, high time responsiveness.’

‘Very cooperative and professional lawyers’

‘The SRS law firm provides us with transparent legal advice. They have a great ability to understand the particularities of our company. It always takes a holistic approach to situations, which makes its conclusions more valid and of greater value. Permanent availability is also a factor worth mentioning.’

‘Close contact and relationship with the client, always with the intention of thinking together with the client about the next step to be taken.’

‘Strong knowledge of data protection and its implication in our business. Practical approach to problem solving.’

‘SRS has a truly differentiating ability in the market to understand the business context of the clients it works with. Combined with its knowledge of privacy and data protection, it is able to provide a high quality and differentiated service, seeking to develop pragmatic solutions for its clients.’

‘Luís Neto Galvão is an expert in this area of expertise, which I have recommended and would continue to recommend to any client.’

‘I believe that the great difference of SRS is their ability to anticipate client needs, which helped us a lot to be more prepared when faced with problems. Also, the vast knowledge in the energy and natural resources sector was very evident, which gave us a lot of confidence in our decision-making.’

‘Maria Paula Milheirão’s work exceeds typical legal advice. Maria is careful with details, nothing escapes her. She knows the issues at hand very well, identifies all angles of the matters. Maria’s technical competence is exceptional and she is very concerned about understanding the client’s business.’

‘The SRS team that is dedicated to the energy and natural resources sectors has vast multidisciplinary experience and in-depth knowledge of the sectors and the functioning of the markets, being able to provide a comprehensive and exhaustive follow-up in technical terms.’

‘The Competition and European Union Law partner Gonçalo Anastácio stands out for his deep insight into the relevant markets related to the energy sector.’

‘Great knowledge and solid legal support. Extensive experience in different areas.’

‘Excellent responsiveness and articulation between different departments. Attention and dedication to the client is clearly above average. They cover all areas of law with great competence and rigour. SRS is always available, responding to requests quickly and in detail.’

‘Maria Paula Milheirão proved to be an excellent coordinator of multidisciplinary teams, efficiently managing the time and quality of responses.’

‘SRS has demonstrated expertise in the energy sector with a strong component of Regulatory Law and Competition Law. On the other hand, they demonstrate a strong commitment to timely responses to clients.’

‘SRS has played a decisive role in advising and drafting the contractual terms. The contact has always been ensured by the senior partner José Luis Moreira da Silva.’

‘I highlight the professionalism and competence of the senior partner José Luis Moreira da Silva.’

‘Luís Neto Galvão is responsive and practical and has supported us with a number of telecom regulatory matters. This has included general regulatory compliance advice and transactional support as well as telecoms registrations. He has also been proactive in flagging key developments.’

‘SRS Advogados has an excellent knowledge of the telecoms market. They understand very well the sector’s commercial issues and play an important role in solving our problems. The SRS team has longstanding experience and has been working with us for many years. Availability is high and the quality of service is very good.’

‘The person who stands out the most is Octávio Castelo Paulo. He has known the sector for many years, he knows the players, he has mastered the regulatory and commercial issues that are important to us. He always offers us a good legal solution and is quick to respond. I also highlight Luís Neto Galvão, who also works in TMT matters.’

‘Excellent service, very professional and pragmatic.’

‘A very good understanding of the technical aspects of the services provided by the client and the capability to suggest solutions addressed to meet legal and business requirements.’

‘Octávio Castelo Paulo stands out for his extensive knowledge of the telecoms market.’

‘SRS is our go-to firm when it comes to technology and privacy matters in Portugal. They have a deep specialism in these areas which is accompanied by a pragmatic approach.’

‘Octávio Castelo Paulo is immersed in the TMT sector and has a great understanding of both the technology and what is going on in the sector. He has a calm, reassuring manner. Luís Neto Galvão is both a technology and privacy expert. His advice is invariably on point and practical.’

‘Excellent contacts in Portugal and great dedication to the job.’

‘Pedro Rebelo de Sousa has a very good network and great experience. Alexandre Roque is very reliable and spot on.’

‘Easy relationship, proximity and speed in answering the questions asked.’

‘Enormous technical experience of the team led by Alexandra Valente.’

‘Alexandra Valente leads a top team with enormous proficiency. João Santos Carvalho is extremely competent.’

‘Personable, honest and upfront. Deeply knowledgeable across various markets and commercial and practical experience.’

‘Takes time to understand the business and the overall issues and gives targeted advice.’

‘Very professional team, which represented us in a complex arbitration. They were very professional and had an enormous capacity to adapt to the problems.’

‘Carla Matias stands out for being truly extraordinary in terms of objectivity, technical and legal knowledge, organisational capacity and work under pressure.’

‘The SRS team has always demonstrated a high level of professionalism, competence, assertiveness, friendliness and availability throughout the entire process.’

‘I highlight Natália Garcia Alves and Pedro Pinto Melo’s excellent technical expertise and ease of understanding of legal requirements inherent to the process. They are people who create an environment of trust and empathy, which makes the work easier and much more effective.’

‘José Carlos Soares Machado and Maria José Tavares are outstanding and help us achieve successful results.’

‘José Carlos Soares Machado is an excellent lawyer with extensive experience in litigation and court relations.’

‘We have worked mostly with José Jacome. Nothing is ever seen as a problem and the ability to always find a solution amazes me.’

‘It is a very committed team, focused, pragmatic and with an easy relationship with the client. They are able to call on outside experts when necessary to improve the quality of the arguments. They manage to maintain a high work rate without losing their cool.’

‘Even though the matter is of a certain scope, SRS Advogados manages to bring together at the “same table” several professionals, which allows the Client to have a multidimensional perspective on the matter to make much more informed decisions.’

‘José Jácome has the ability, during a conversation or meeting, to be able to give very well-supported answers or advice, which speeds up decision-making processes.’

‘Alexandre Roque is very knowledgeable about the subjects he follows, very hardworking, very serious and dedicated, conveys enormous confidence in the opinions he issues and in the work carried out.’

‘We emphasize the quality and efficiency of the services provided, the deep theoretical and practical knowledge and the involvement and availability of lawyers in the client’s matters. The implemented innovation, virtual meetings and electronic billing, demonstrated the team’s ability to work, maintaining the provision of an excellent service.’

‘We highlight the team with whom we work, José Luís Moreira da Silva and Alexandre Roque, whose technical competence and availability and involvement in the processes deserves the greatest appreciation and trust.’

‘The quality of the service is excellent and the capacity to respond to all types of legal questions is highlighted.’

‘José Luis Moreira da Silva’s availability is unsurpassed in solving the problems that are raised.’

‘Alexandre Roque stands out for his availability, clarity and focus, combined with knowledge and commitment to achieving the best possible result.’

‘In public contracting, I highlight the partner Alexandre Roque for his knowledge, availability and involvement in matters, allied to great common sense.’

‘I appreciate the knowledge and competence shown in responding to each request I made to them, as well as the quick response obtained in all situations.’

‘José Moreira da Silva stands out for his technical knowledge in terms of public law, high availability, knowledge of the business reality and articulation with clients, speed and quality of response appropriate to the needs of the business.’

‘Quality in the legal opinions and analyses carried out. Excellent support in all legal matters and matters for which support was requested. Trust and dedication.’

‘Solid team, deeply knowledgeable of the subjects and with high negotiation skills. Excellent organization of information for customer decision making.’

‘The partner Neuza Pereira de Campos stands out for her permanent availability, quick understanding of the goals to be achieved and ability to identify solutions. José Pinto dos Santos is absolutely methodical in explaining the information for decision.’

‘Trust, experience and professionalism across all areas, and the ability to provide a quick and integrated response to any topic.’

‘They are a good team, with special emphasis on Neuza Pereira de Campos.’

‘Neuza Pereira de Campos is very focused and efficient with a great ability to uncomplicate.’

‘Mafalda Alves and Joana Tavares de Oliveira are tireless lawyers in solving clients’ problems.’

‘SRS has a very highly skilled tax department. They show great understanding of the tax matters, always solution-oriented and trustworthy.’

‘Mafalda Alves is a very dedicated and knowledgeable lawyer. She demonstrates a high technical ability, experience and know-how in domestic and cross-border tax matters.’

‘Very practical and oriented towards quick decisions that companies need. Good know-how of the matters addressed; value for money; practical approach taking into account the needs of the client.’

‘Mafalda Alves – thorough knowledge of the practices of the Tax Authority in matters of VAT. Joana Tavares de Oliveira: excellent work developed and the defense presented to the tax authority was accepted.’

‘SRS ADVOGADOS acts in a professional manner like its peers, but stands out for the pleasant approach of its partners. Difficult matters are dealt with seriously but pleasantly.’

‘SRS stands out for its agility, availability, reliability and a deep knowledge of topics in the tax area. Instead of encountering difficulties, SRS and its professionals always find a solution.’

‘Mafalda Alves’s dedication to our company is impressive. She is always available. She goes deep into tax issues and demonstrates security and knowledge in the solutions she presents.’