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SRS Legal > Lisbon, Portugal > Firm Profile

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Portugal > Employment Tier 1

SRS Legal is well known in the market for its seasoned employment litigation practice. Led by César Sá Esteves, the offering fields several key groups headed by different partners, which provide full-service and specialised advice across a number of sectors for the banking and finance, food and beverage, energy, infrastructure and life sciences sectors. Mariana Caldeira Sarávia leads corporate restructuring; Ana Luísa Beirão  heads employment litigation; Maria de Lancastre Valente is the name to note for international advisory work and cross-border operations; and Esteves also leads on collective bargaining and collective disputes, and pensions/benefits matters. Managing associate Sara Milheiro Tavares is a key name for social security matters.

Hall of Fame

César Sá Esteves - SRS Legal

Next Generation Partners

Ana Luisa Beirão - SRS Legal

Practice head(s):

César Sá Esteves

Other key lawyers:

Mariana Caldeira Sarávia; Ana Luísa Beirão; Maria de Lancastre Valente; Sara Tavares; Cláudia Varela; Mariana Mendes; Lara Pestana

Testimonials

‘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.’

Key clients

Administração do Porto Setúbal

APS

AGEAS

Alnylam Switzerland

AXA Group Operations

Banco do Brasil

Banco Poupança e Crédito

BENTELER

Bergé Group

Caixa Geral de Depósitos

Cerealto Sintra Foods

Cerner

Colgate-Palmolive Company

COMPARAMAIS

CTT

Danone

EFG Bank

Ernst & Young

Essilor

Ferring Pharmaceuticals

Generali

Grupo Banco Montepio

Grupo Barraqueiro

Haitong Bank

Hidurbe Serviços

Hoteles Turísticos Unidos

Maisons du Monde

Majorel Portugal

Mylan

Novo Banco

OGMA

OPM

Principle Power

Publicis Groupe

RUBIS ENERGIA

Ryanair Ltd

SACYR-Somague

Secil – Companhia Geral de Cal e Cimento

Securitas Direct

Selina

SIBS

Socosmet – Sociedade de Cosmética

Starstone Insurance

STET

Sumol + Compal

TAP Air Portugal

TECH MAHINDRA

Travelport

TUI Portugal

Volkswagen Autoeuropa

Wright Medical Group

Work highlights

  • Advised TAP on the strategy, planning and execution of a major long-term restructuring operation.
  • Assisting Banco Poupança e Crédito with the strategy definition, planning and execution of a major restructuring.
  • Assisting Generali on the HR issues, strategy definition, as well as planning and execution of the restructuring of the company related to the acquisition of Seguradoras Unidas and AdvanceCare.

Portugal > EU and competition Tier 1

SRS Legal is commended by clients for its ‘strong foothold in Portuguese top-tier antitrust projects with a strong transnational link‘. With a presence in all major sectors, including banking, consumer goods, insurance, retail and healthcare, the team is noted for its regular involvement in high-profile hub-and-spoke cartel investigations, and its excellent track record before the European Commission and Portuguese courts. Merger control matters also make up a relevant part of the practice, which fields considerable expertise in behavioural matters, state aid and private enforcement cases. Gonçalo Anastácio, whose experience covers merger control, cartels, state aid and EU law issues, leads the department, which also features Duarte Pirra, who focuses on antitrust investigations and merger control proceedings, and ‘knowledgeable competition law expert’ Nuno Calaim Lourenço. The hire of Sara Estima Martins from PLMJ in January 2021 added further depth to the firm’s growing abuse of dominance, vertical agreements and horizontal practices offering.

Hall of Fame

Gonçalo Anastácio - SRS Legal

Next Generation Partners

Sara Estima Martins - SRS Legal

Practice head(s):

Gonçalo Anastácio

Other key lawyers:

Sara Estima Martins; Duarte Pirra; Nuno Calaim Lourenço; Luís Seifert Guincho

Testimonials

‘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.’

Key clients

ACIBEV

AGEAS

Air Liquide

Alfamicro

ANO

ANT

APETRO

Associação Académica de Coimbra (AAC)

Associação Nacional de Topógrafos (ANT)

Barclays Bank

BASF

Beiersdorf AG

Boehringer Animal Health

Boehringer Ingelheim

Bonovox

Blueotter

Campofrio Food Group

Cannary

Centromarca

Colgate-Palmolive Company

CoRe

Deuter Sport

EGEO

EMEF (Empresa De Manutenção De Equipamento Ferroviário)

Empresa Águas do Vimeiro

Fábricas Lusitana – Produtos Alimentares

Finançor

Fromageries Bel Portugal (Bel Group)

Galp Energia

Grupo Sousa

Hero Group

IQVIA

Lion Re:Sources Iberia

Merkle

MSTF Partners

Municipality of Porto

Mylan

Nestlé

OGMA

Oxy Capital

Panrico

Port of Sines

Portuguese State

Repsol

Roland

Sage

Santander Bank

Securitas Direct

Serqueijos Pimenta

Soavifreixo

Sogrape

Solenis

Sumol + Compal

Thales

Trinseo

Trofa Saúde

Unilever

Vesuvius

VIRBAC Portugal Laboratórios

Vortal

Work highlights

  • Assisted Barclays Bank with a case before the Competition Court related to one of the largest antitrust cases carried out to date by the Portuguese Competition Authority based on an alleged exchange of commercially sensitive information.
  • Assisting Grupo Sousa with the clearing of a (horizontal and vertical) merger before the Portuguese Competition Authority.
  • Assisting Trofa Saúde in an investigation by the Portuguese Competition Authority related to an alleged agreement restricting competition.

Portugal > Banking and finance Tier 2

SRS Legal has a versatile banking and finance practice, which is sought by domestic and international clients, including borrowers, lenders and funds. The team is regularly involved in cross-border acquisition and structured financings and has also been involved in several high-value real estate finance transactions. The department is jointly led by three partners: managing partner Pedro Rebelo de Sousa; William Smithson, who is noted for cross-border matters and financial restructurings; and Alexandra Valente, who frequently acts for international financial institutions and private equity funds in structured finance and banking regulatory matters.

Leading individuals

Alexandra Valente - SRS Legal

Practice head(s):

Pedro Rebelo de Sousa; William Smithson; Alexandra Valente

Other key lawyers:

João Santos Carvalho

Testimonials

‘Professional team.’

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

Key clients

African Export Import Bank

Banco do Brasil

M7

Banco Carregosa

Bank of Portugal

Rabobank International

Oxy Capital

BNP Paribas

Banco Itaú Europe

Work highlights

  • Advising Banco do Brasil on the negotiation and execution of various financing transactions entered into with various large Portuguese corporates.
  • Advising M7 on the additional issues of bonds by five M7 group companies incorporated in Portugal and cleared through Interbolsa and Clearstream.
  • Advising Banco Carregosa on the incorporation of a fund management company.

Portugal > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 2

SRS Legal ‘combines a deep knowledge of the law, extensive experience and the ability to develop personal relationships and trust with its clients’. The corporate, commercial and M&A team handles a mix of transactional and non-transactional work, with experience across a range of sectors, including energy and TMT. Advising buyers and sellers on technology-related M&A transactions is a strong point for the department, which houses a team specialised in start-up businesses and a separate group focused on private equity and venture capital investments. Names to note for the latter include Gustavo Ordonhas Oliveira and Paulo Bandeira. Alexandra Valente also demonstrates a wealth of experience in cross-border private equity deals. Octávio Castelo Paulo, who routinely acts for Portuguese and international companies from the energy and TMT sectors, and Gabriela Rodrigues Martins, who maintains a broad practice in corporate law, M&A, private equity and contractual issues, jointly head up the department.

Practice head(s):

Octávio Castelo Paulo; Gabriela Rodrigues Martins

Other key lawyers:

Gustavo Ordonhas Oliveira; Alexandra Valente; Paulo Bandeira; Dulce Franco; Anabela Gonçalves Ferreira; Marco Silva Garrinhas

Testimonials

‘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.’

Key clients

ActiveCap Capital Partners

Volkswagen Autoeuropa

Automaise

BBDO Portugal (Omnicom Group)

Bekafinance

Bizay

360 imprimir

Cedrus Atlantica

Dekra Group

ECS Capital

Finançor

Grupo Amorim

Grupo Hermes

Iberis Capital

Índico Capital Partners

J.P. Sá Couto, S.A.

Oxy Capital

Parpública

Repsol

Respol – Resinas, S.A.

Rubis Energia Portugal

Core Capital

Dia Portugal

Work highlights

  • Advised Cellnex on the acquisition of OMTEL (Portuguese telecom tower company) from Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners and Altice Group.
  • Advising Parpública and the Portuguese government on the privatisation of Efacec.
  • Advising Finançor, as purchaser, on the acquisition of a retail group in the Azores islands.

Portugal > Data privacy and data protection Tier 2

At SRS Legal, the data protection and cybersecurity team undertakes the entire spectrum of matters involving the implementation of GDPR programmes. The team is adept at acting for start-ups and clients from the banking, telecoms, insurance and healthcare sectors in administrative proceedings, data processing agreements and cybersecurity regulatory issues. The highly regarded Luís Neto Galvão, who is a leading figure in data privacy, is the main point of contact in the team.

Leading individuals

Luís Neto Galvão - SRS Legal

Practice head(s):

Luís Neto Galvão

Testimonials

‘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.’

Key clients

Santander Consumer

Amorim Group

BT Portugal -Telecomunicações Unipessoal Lda.

Victoria Seguros de Vida, S.A.

Generali – Companhia de Seguros, S.A.

Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V. – Sucursal em Portugal

Boheringuer Inghleim Portugal

Iqvia Solutions Portugal, Unipessoal Lda.

SAS Apostas Sociais, Jogos e Apostas Online, S.A. (Group Misericórdia de Lisboa)

ANOVA

Sepio Systems

Mediceus

Gamalife

Oxy Capital

Xerpa

Ophiomics

NAU GROUP

Work highlights

  • Successfully represented 360 Imprimir (an online print shop) in an investigation from the Portuguese Data Protection Committee (CNPD) regarding a complaint from a client concerning marketing practices.
  • Conducted an analysis on the use of legitimate interest basis for the processing of personal data on behalf of Santander Consumer.

Portugal > Energy and natural resources Tier 2

SRS Legal‘s energy and natural resources department ‘has vast multidisciplinary experience and in-depth knowledge of the sectors‘, demonstrating strength in all segments, including renewables, oil and gas, and energy efficiency issues. Under the leadership of founder Pedro Rebelo de Sousa and competition and energy law expert Gonçalo Anastácio, the practice offers legal support to clients in the fields of investment and merger control, licensing, dispute resolution and regulatory matters. Corporate lawyer Maria Paula Milheirão is active in advising energy companies in M&A transactions; she is praised for her ‘exceptional technical competence‘.

Practice head(s):

Pedro Rebelo de Sousa; Gonçalo Anastácio

Other key lawyers:

Maria Paula Milheirão

Testimonials

‘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.’

Key clients

1s1 Energy

Acumen

Air Liquide

Alfamicro

Amorim Energia

Anywind

APETRO

Basel Agency for Sustainable Energy (BASE)

Blueotter

China Datang Corporation

CLC – Companhia Logística de Combustíveis

CPI Energy

EDP Electricidade

EDP Renewables

EGEO

ENI

Enerbarroso

Engie

FFL Partners

Galp Energia

Glarevision

GoParity

Grupo Sousa

Iberdrola

Iberian Solar

IKEA

KIC InnoEnergy

Linderito Solar

Oceano Fresco

Petroibérica

Puaça

PVComplete

Repsol

Rubis Energia

Santa Maria Thermoelectric Biomass Plant

Schneider Electric

Schréder

Simmons & Simmons

Sonangol Group

Spelta

Veolia

Vinci Energies Group

W.A.G. Payment Solutions

Watt-IS

Work highlights

  • Assisted 1s1 Energy with an application for national and European funding, within the framework of the EU’s IPCEI on Hydrogen for the financing of a hydrogen project.
  • Advised Galp Energia on a recent legislative initiative by the Portuguese government intended to regulate fuel prices and margins for petrol, diesel and LPG products.
  • Advised IKEA on several regulatory issues related to the hybridisation of a wind power plant owned by IKEA.

Portugal > Projects and project finance Tier 2

SRS Legal attracts instructions from domestic and international clients in relation to projects in Portugal and across the African continent. Projects in the port sector – including concessions and PPPs – are a particular focus for the department, which is also seasoned in advising on M&A, project finance and development, and dispute resolution in the energy and transport segments. The practice is also a popular destination for Portuguese private equity firms in refinancing transactions. The team is jointly led by José Luís Moreira da Silva, who has a solid reputation in the market for his track record in infrastructure projects, concessions and procurement, and banking and finance expert Alexandra Valente. Public law in the context of infrastructure projects is a key area of activity for Alexandre Roque.

Leading individuals

José Luís Moreira da Silva - SRS Legal

Practice head(s):

José Luís Moreira da Silva; Alexandra Valente

Other key lawyers:

Alexandre Roque; Raquel Sampaio

Testimonials

‘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.’

Key clients

Port Authority of Lisbon

Regional Government of Madeira

Municipality of Oporto

Government of Portugal

Parpublica

TM.E. S.p.A. – Termomeccanica Ecologia

Austal Ships

Port Authority of Setúbal and Sesimbra

Thales Portugal, S.A.

Transtejo

European Commission

FPT Energia Group

Linderito Solar

Rubis Energia Portugal, S.A.

BCI Mozambique

Fidelidade

Gesto Energia, S.A.

MTX Solar, Lda

Work highlights

  • Advising Government of Portugal / PARPUBLICA on the re-privatisation procedure of EFACEC.
  • Advising the Port Authority on the renegotiation of the Liscont Container Terminal, the largest in Lisbon, and one of the largest in Portugal.
  • Advising the Regional Government of Madeira on the launch of the international public tender for the new central hospital.

Portugal > TMT Tier 2

SRS Legal is highly regarded for its depth of expertise in the technology, media and telecoms sectors, encompassing regulatory and contractual matters. Typical mandates range from advising on licensing issues, market access and network infrastructure to assisting with the regulation of new digital services. The team is under the joint leadership of two commercial and regulatory experts: Octávio Castelo Paulo, who ‘has a great understanding of both the technology and what is going on in the sector’, and Luís Neto Galvão, whose areas of focus include IT, telecoms and data protection.

Hall of Fame

Octávio Castelo Paulo - SRS Legal

Practice head(s):

Octávio Castelo Paulo ; Luís Neto Galvão 

Testimonials

‘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.’

Key clients

Cellnex

Grupo NOS

BT Portugal -Telecomunicações Unipessoal Lda.

SAS Apostas Sociais, Jogos e Apostas Online, S.A.

EID – Empresa de Investigação e Desenvolvimento de Electrónica, S.A.

Vodafone

Arkadin

ZOOM Voice Communications Inc.

RingCentral Inc

Work highlights

  • Continued to represent NOS in a lawsuit filed on its behalf against MEO/PR in connection with their refusal to port numbers to NOS (then ZON) between 2008 and 2009.
  • Represented SAS in the negotiation of two key agreements with Playtech, a multinational provider of online gambling platforms, regarding the outsourcing of its gaming platform and the launch of a casino service.
  • Acted for Cellnex, together with another firm, on the acquisition of telecom towers and other infrastructure from Altice Portugal.

Portugal > Transport Tier 2

José Luís Moreira da Silva heads up the transport and shipping department at SRS Legal, which is instructed by the main port authorities in Portugal, benefiting from the firm’s offices in Lisbon, Porto and Funchal.  The team is also adept at advising on maritime matters, as well as rail, road and air transport. Across these sectors, public law expert Silva and the team advise on public service concessions, PPP contracts, public procurement, financing and disputes. Administrative law litigation expert Alexandre Roque also supports the practice.

Leading individuals

José Luís Moreira da Silva - SRS Legal

Hall of Fame

Maria José Santana - SRS Legal

Practice head(s):

José Luís Moreira da Silva

Other key lawyers:

Alexandre Roque; Pedro Rebelo de Sousa

Testimonials

‘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.’

Key clients

Port Authority of Lisbon

Port Authority of Setúbal and Sesimbra

Port Authority of Sines

Grupo Sousa

PTM Ibérica

Nogar

Horários do Funchal, SA

Aviapartner Group

Empark, Aparcamientos y Servicios,

European Mar

EISAP – European International Shipowners Association of Portugal

SAM – Sociedade de Automóveis da Madeira, Lda.

Transtejo, SA

CP – Caminhos de Ferro de Portugal

Thales

Transdev

Viaporto

AUSTAL

SOVIAL

IMV Holding BV

COMSA

Work highlights

  • Advising European Mar on a number of ship registrations on the Madeira Shipping Register, and interpretation/application of Portuguese legislation and International Conventions.
  • Advising Transtejo and the government on the new 10-year concession contract for the in-land maritime passenger and vehicle transport on the river Tagus.
  • Advised a consortium comprised of Thales Portugal and CRRC Tangshan on a procedure to supply to Metro de Lisboa a Communications-Based Train Control signalling system and rolling stock of 14 new carriages.

Portugal > Capital markets Tier 3

Practice co-heads Alexandra Valente and William Smithson take the lead on debt and equity capital markets transactions at SRS Legal. Its client roster of multinational financial institutions and issuers from across a range of industries regularly turn to the team for assistance with listings, bond issues, securitisation transactions and regulatory matters. João Santos Carvalho is also active in the group, advising on structured finance, capital markets deals and financial regulations.

Practice head(s):

William Smithson; Alexandra Valente

Other key lawyers:

João Santos Carvalho; Gabriela Rodrigues Martins

Testimonials

‘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.’

Key clients

JP Morgan

Barclays Bank

Deutsche Bank

Rabobank plc

Sagres STC, SA

Carregosa, SGOIC

EDP

Work highlights

  • Advising JP Morgan, as the initial purchasers, in relation to the refinancing of Empark made by a bond issuance.
  • Advising Rabobank, as subscriber, on the amendment of a Bond issue by BA Glass Portugal to meet sustainability/environmental criteria to qualify as green bonds.
  • Advising the Global Coordinators on the IPO of 7.5% of the Cahora Bassa hydro plant in Mozambique.

Portugal > Dispute resolution Tier 3

Covering both arbitration and litigation, SRS Legal stands out for its performance in commercial, construction and financial disputes. The practice is well positioned to assist Portuguese and international clients with a broad range of contentious matters, including those involving competition law and shareholder conflicts. The team is jointly led by highly regarded partners José Carlos Soares Machado and José Jácome. Commercial litigator Maria José Tavares is another name to note.

Practice head(s):

José Carlos Soares Machado; José Jácome

Other key lawyers:

Maria José de Tavares; Carla Neves Matias; Natália Garcia Alves; Regina Santos Pereira; Pedro Pinto Melo

Testimonials

‘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.’

Key clients

Metlife

Techedge

Arrow Global Limited

Macdonald Resorts

Copernicus

Hoya

Ageas

OGMA

Sumol+Compal

Blueotter

Repsol

Galp

AIG

Work highlights

  • Assisting EGEO in a dispute related to the construction of a refinery with the purpose of regenerating used industrial oils.
  • Acts on behalf of Imocais, which is the owner of a building where the Lisbon Eurostars Museum Hotel is located, in relation to a dispute with a construction company.

Portugal > Insolvency and restructuring Tier 3

SRS Legal‘s restructuring team brings together lawyers from the dispute resolution and finance departments with a wealth of experience in financial litigation. The team is regularly engaged by domestic and international clients in insolvency and restructuring matters, including refinancing and distressed transactions. José Carlos Soares Machado, who also heads the firm’s dispute resolution department, oversees the restructuring practice with José Jácome, who also focuses on litigation and arbitration proceedings. Natália Garcia Alves leads the credit recovery team.

Practice head(s):

José Carlos Soares Machado; José Jácome

Other key lawyers:

Natália Garcia Alves

Testimonials

‘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.’

Key clients

Bain Capital

Shinko Electric Industries, Co. ltd

Ibex Brokers

EDP Renewables

TOKIO MARINE KILN

Banco Carregosa

Work highlights

  • Assisting Barloworld STET with its credit claim in the special revitalisation proceedings (PER) related to Construtora do Tâmega, (now named Tâmega Engineering).
  • Assists Banco Carregosa in litigation proceedings, including preliminary injunctions, against participants in the fund Retail Properties – FIIF over the change of management of said fund.

Portugal > Planning law Tier 3

Alexandre Roque leads SRS Legal‘s planning practice, which regularly advises well-known domestic companies and public institutes on urban planning and land use matters. The team also advises on energy planning-related matters, namely large-scale photovoltaic power plants.

Practice head(s):

Alexandre Roque

Other key lawyers:

José Luís Moreira da Silva

Testimonials

‘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.’

Key clients

Port of Lisbon

Sumol+Compal, S.A.

Repsol Portugal, S.A.

Ventinveste, S.A.

IHRU – Instituto de Habitação Urbana, I.P.

Regional Government of Madeira

GALP Energia, S.A.

KKR IMO, S.A.

Oceano Fresco, S.A.

VentientEnergy, S.A.

MTX Solar, Lda.

Finerge, S.A.

Gesto Energia, S.A.

Work highlights

  • Advised Sumol + Compal on the construction of new logistic storage facilities in Almeirim, Portugal.
  • Advised the Port of Lisbon on the Marina de Pedrouços Project.
  • Advised various clients on the planning approval of large-scale photovoltaic power plants.

Portugal > Public law Tier 3

SRS Legal‘s public law team undertakes a range of work in core industry sectors, including ports, transport, energy, telecoms, life sciences, water and waste management. International and domestic clients operating in these sectors regularly turn to the practice for assistance with concessions, PPPs, public procurement and administrative proceedings. Besides benefitting from its presence in Lisbon, Porto and Funchal, clients also have access to the team’s international platform, SRS Global, in relation to cross-border projects. José Luís Moreira da Silva ‘stands out for his technical knowledge in terms of public law‘; he has a strong background in PPPs and in the public sector. Alexandre Roque advises on public procurement, regulatory matters and administrative disputes.

Practice head(s):

José Luís Moreira da Silva; Alexandre Roque

Other key lawyers:

Raquel Sampaio; João Filipe Graça

Testimonials

‘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.’

Key clients

APL – Port Authority of Lisbon

APSS – Port Authority of Setúbal and Sesimbra

Port Authority of Sines

GALP

NOS Group

ANI – Agência Nacional de Inovação

NEC

SUMOL + COMPAL, S.A.

REGIÃO AUTÓNOMA DA MADEIRA

SDT

IBERWIND

VENTINVEST

CITRI

AUSTAL

Be Water

NOGAR Iberia

SCML

OPORTO MUNICIPALITY

IHRU

OGMA

NOBRE

VIDROLOGIC

THALES PORTUGAL, SA

OMG

TRANSTEJO

SOFLUSA

NEX Continental

GMF Railway

FIDELIDADE

MARSH

INSTITUTO SUPERIOR TÉCNICO

WEGROW

PARPÚBLICA

EID

Work highlights

  • Advising OGMA – a  Brazilian aircraft builder – on its contract for the maintenance of the military airplanes F16 for the Portuguese government.
  • Advising the Port of Setubal on a project for the modernisation of the port, including a major dredging.
  • Assisted a consortium comprised in a restricted procedure launched in Portugal in the railway sector for the supply to Metro de Lisboa of a train control signalling system and rolling stock.

Portugal > Real estate and construction Tier 3

SRS Legal‘s multidisciplinary real estate department draws from the firm’s wider expertise to assist clients in a range of tax, investment, financing, litigation and urban planning matters. Neuza Pereira De Campos coordinates the real estate practice, which has a focus on international clients. The team also offers a hotel, leisure and tourism service to clients in response to the uptick in mandates related to these areas following the pandemic, as well as a Golden Visa service, following changes there too.

Next Generation Partners

Neuza Pereira de Campos - SRS Legal

Practice head(s):

Neuza Pereira de Campos; William Smithson

Other key lawyers:

José Pinto dos Santos

Testimonials

‘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.’

Key clients

M7 Real Estate

DEREIF SICAV-FIS

ECS

Level Constelation

Grupo Amorim Luxury

Mindopportunity

sGOIC – BANCO CARREGOSA

Sgal

Grupo José Guilherme

Work highlights

  • Advising M7 Real Estate on the acquisition of real estate, including retail parks, office buildings, warehouses and industrial parks.
  • Assisting on the sale of hotels under construction.

Portugal > Tax Tier 3

SRS Legal‘s ‘highly skilled tax department‘ has in-depth knowledge of the Portugal and international tax environments, and provides legal support to private and public sector clients across a range of industries, with a particular focus on banking, real estate, TMT and energy. Recent areas of growth for the team include taxation applicable to cryptocurrency and other intangible assets, and tax litigation involving EU law issues. With a strong background in tax policy and international taxes, Mafalda Alves possesses ‘thorough knowledge of the practices of the tax authority in matters of VAT‘. Joana Tavares De Oliveira‘s notable areas of focus include tax litigation and consultancy matters, including complex M&A deals.

Practice head(s):

Mafalda Alves

Other key lawyers:

Joana Tavares de Oliveira

Testimonials

‘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.’

Key clients

Parpública

MNK Partners

Banco Carregosa

Banco do Brasil

M7 Real Estate

OGMA

Novo Banco

ECS Capital

Core Capital

Galp Energia

Hotusa Hoteles

Mylan

Beka Finance

Danone Group

Metlife Europe

British Telecom Portugal

Sumol+Compal Marcas, S.A.

Securitas Direct Portugal, Unipessoal, Lda.

Respol – Resinas, S.A.

Work highlights

  • Advising Parpública on the reprivatisation of Isabel dos Santos’ Efacec shareholding.
  • Advised MNK Partners on the acquisition of the B&B Hotel in Lisbon.
  • Representing Blackrock Asset Management Deutschland in a tax procedure regarding the application of EU Law over domestic tax law.

SRS Legal > Firm Profile

The firm: SRS Legal is a full-service, multi-practice law firm advising clients on all aspects of domestic, as well as international law. The firm’s lawyers are focused on their clients’ business and have gained knowledge and experience advising large national and international corporate groups, financial institutions, as well as local and national authorities.

SRS Legal is organised by specialist practice areas and sector groups. This dynamic structure allows the firm to combine a diverse range of legal experts within a group, all of whom have relevant sector knowledge and experience. Sector groups have an extensive understanding of areas in which clients operate and assist clients in fulfilling their objectives. The firm knows its clients’ business and regards itself as an active and dynamic part of it.

Through the creation of SRS Global (Angola, Brazil, Macau, Malta, Mozambique, Portugal and Singapore), as well as the creation of a strong network of international relationships with third parties, the firm aims to extend its experience, expertise and services globally so as to ensure that it can respond efficiently to complex issues with global implications.

Areas of practice: The firm provides support to its clients in relation to national and international issues, and offers an all-round service, working across numerous areas of the law. Areas of focus include arbitration and mediation, competition and European Union, corporate and commercial, dispute resolution, employment and social security, energy, environment, finance, immigration and Golden Visa, insurance and pensions, intellectual property, life sciences and healthcare, M&A, mining, private equity and venture capital, projects/public, real estate, start-ups, tax, telecommunications, media and technology, transport and shipping, wealth management and white-collar crime.

Main Contacts

DepartmentNameEmailTelephone
Managing Partner Pedro Rebelo de Sousageral.portugal@srslegal.pt+351 21 313 2000

Lawyer Profiles

PhotoNamePositionProfile
Mafalda Alves photo Mafalda AlvesPartner of SRS’ Tax Department, Mafalda Alves has extensive experience in both…View Profile
Gonçalo Anastácio photo Gonçalo AnastácioPartner and Head of the Competition & EU Department and the Energy…View Profile
Catarina Anastácio photo Catarina AnastácioSRS’ Consultant with over 25 years of experience, Catarina is a specialist…View Profile
Paulo Bandeira photo Paulo BandeiraPartner in the Corporate, Commercial and M&A department, Paulo Bandeira has over…View Profile
Ana Luísa Beirão photo Ana Luísa BeirãoPartner in the Employment & Social Security Department, Ana Luísa Beirão has…View Profile
Joana Brisson Lopes photo Joana Brisson LopesManaging Associate at the Employment & Social Security Department of SRS, Joana…View Profile
Nuno Calaim Lourenço photo Nuno Calaim LourençoManaging Associate of SRS’ Competition and EU Department, Nuno Calaim Lourenço has…View Profile
Mariana Caldeira de Sarávia photo Mariana Caldeira de SaráviaPartner in the Employment & Social Security Department, Mariana Caldeira de Sarávia…View Profile
José Carvalhosa photo José CarvalhosaSRS Consultant with more than 30 years of experience, José Carvalhosa is…View Profile
Octávio Castelo Paulo photo Octávio Castelo PauloPartner and Head of the Corporate and M&A Department, Octávio Castelo Paulo…View Profile
Bernardo Castro Caldas photo Bernardo Castro CaldasManaging Associate of SRS’ Litigation and Arbitration Department, Bernardo Castro Caldas has…View Profile
Tiago Coder Meira photo Tiago Coder MeiraManaging Associate of the Litigation Department at SRS, Tiago Coder Meira has…View Profile
Vasco Correia da Silva photo Vasco Correia da SilvaManaging Associate of the Litigation Department at SRS, Vasco Correia da Silva…View Profile
Raquel Cuba Martins photo Raquel Cuba MartinsPartner and Head of the Immigration & Golden Visa department, Raquel Cuba…View Profile
Maria Ana Cunha photo Maria Ana CunhaManaging Associate of the Litigation Department at SRS, Maria Ana Cunha has…View Profile
Sara Estima Martins photo Sara Estima MartinsPartner in the Competition and European Union department at SRS, Sara Estima…View Profile
Joana Farrajota photo Joana FarrajotaSRS’ Consultant with over 20 years of experience, Joana Farrajota is a…View Profile
Leonor Francisco photo Leonor FranciscoManaging Associate at the Employment & Social Security Department of SRS, Leonor…View Profile
Dulce Franco photo Dulce FrancoSRS’ consultant with over 40 years of experience, Dulce Franco has in-depth…View Profile
Natália Garcia Alves photo Natália Garcia AlvesPartner of the Dispute Resolution Department and Coordinator Partner of the area…View Profile
Anabela Gonçalves Ferreira photo Anabela Gonçalves FerreiraSRS’ Consultant with over 25 years of experience, Anabela specialises in Corporate,…View Profile
José Jácome photo José JácomePartner of the Dispute Resolution Department, José Jácome is highly regarded in…View Profile
Dora Joana photo Dora JoanaManaging Associate at the Employment & Social Security Department of SRS, Dora…View Profile
Françoise Le Quer photo Françoise Le QuerHead of the Francophone Desk at SRS, Françoise Le Quer has an extensive experience…View Profile
Manuel Lopes Porto photo Manuel Lopes PortoConsultant at SRS with over 45 years of experience, Manuel Lopes Porto…View Profile
Rita Lynce de Faria photo Rita Lynce de FariaConsultant at SRS with over 25 years of experience, Rita Lynce de…View Profile
Ana Menéres photo Ana MenéresPartner in the Life Sciences & Healthcare Department, Ana Menéres is a…View Profile
Maria Paula Milheirão photo Maria Paula MilheirãoPartner in the Corporate & Finance Department, Maria Paula Milheirão has extensive…View Profile
Sara Milheiro Tavares photo Sara Milheiro TavaresManaging Associate at the Employment & Social Security Department of SRS, Sara…View Profile
João Paulo Mioludo photo João Paulo MioludoPartner in charge of the Intellectual Property Department at SRS, João Paulo…View Profile
José Luís Moreira da Silva photo José Luís Moreira da SilvaPartner and Head of the Projects and Environment Departments, as well as…View Profile
Luís Neto Galvão photo Luís Neto GalvãoPartner in the Corporate and M&A Department and the TMT Department, Luís…View Profile
Carla Neves Matias photo Carla Neves MatiasPartner in the Dispute Resolution Department, Carla Neves Matias has extensive experience…View Profile
Gustavo Ordonhas Oliveira photo Gustavo Ordonhas OliveiraPartner in the Finance Department and Head of the Private Equity &…View Profile
Neuza Pereira de Campos photo Neuza Pereira de CamposA Partner in SRS’ Real Estate Department, Neuza Pereira de Campos is…View Profile
Duarte Pirra Xarepe photo Duarte Pirra XarepeManaging Associate in the Competition and EU Department of SRS, Duarte Pirra…View Profile
Nuno Miguel Prata photo Nuno Miguel PrataPartner in the Corporate, Commercial and M&A Department, Nuno advises major multinationals,…View Profile
Pedro Rebelo de Sousa photo Pedro Rebelo de SousaPedro Rebelo de Sousa, Founding and Managing Partner of SRS, is considered…View Profile
Mafalda Rodrigues Branco photo Mafalda Rodrigues BrancoManaging Associate of the Litigation Department at SRS, Mafalda Rodrigues Branco has…View Profile
Gabriela Rodrigues Martins photo Gabriela Rodrigues MartinsSRS’ Consultant with 35 years of experience, Gabriela Rodrigues Martins has in-depth…View Profile
Alexandre Roque photo Alexandre RoquePartner in the Projects and Environment Departments, Alexandre Roque has extensive experience…View Profile
Paula Rosado Pereira photo Paula Rosado PereiraA Consultant at SRS with over 30 years of experience, Paula Rosado…View Profile
César Sá Esteves photo César Sá EstevesPartner and Head of the Employment & Social Security Department, César Sá…View Profile
Raquel Sampaio photo Raquel SampaioConsultant in the Public Law Department at SRS Legal, Raquel Sampaio has…View Profile
João Santos Carvalho photo João Santos CarvalhoPartner in SRS’ Corporate & Finance Department, João Santos Carvalho has extensive…View Profile
Regina Santos Pereira photo Regina Santos PereiraPartner in the Dispute Resolution Department, Regina Santos Pereira is an expert…View Profile
William Smithson photo William SmithsonPartner and Head of the Finance Department, William Smithson is highly regarded…View Profile
José Carlos Soares Machado photo José Carlos Soares MachadoPartner and Head of the Dispute Resolution Department, José Carlos Soares Machado…View Profile
Maria José Tavares photo Maria José TavaresPartner in the Dispute Resolution Department, Maria José de Tavares has extensive…View Profile
Rogério Tavares photo Rogério TavaresConsultant at SRS with over 35 years of experience, Rogério Tavares has…View Profile
Luz Torrico Peña photo Luz Torrico PeñaConsultant at SRS with 30 years’ experience, she is responsible for the…View Profile
Alexandra Valente photo Alexandra ValentePartner in the Finance Department, Alexandra Valente has advised Portuguese and international…View Profile
Cláudia Varela photo Cláudia VarelaPartner of Employment & Social Security department at SRS, Cláudia Varela, provides…View Profile
Manuel de Almeida Ribeiro photo Manuel de Almeida RibeiroConsultant at SRS with over 40 years of experience, Manuel de Almeida…View Profile
Maria de Lancastre Valente photo Maria de Lancastre ValentePartner in the Firm’s Employment & Social Security Department, Maria de Lancastre…View Profile

Staff Figures

Number of partners : 30
Number of assistants : 150

Languages

English
French
German
Italian
Mandarin
Portuguese
Spanish

Memberships

EELA
ELA
IBA
IFA
IPBA
NYSBA
UIA

Other

Contact : Pedro Rebelo de Sousa
Other offices : Portugal (Lisbon, Madeira, Oporto)
Other offices : Angola
Other offices : Brazil
Other offices : Macau
Other offices : Malta
Other offices : Mozambique
Other offices : Singapore

SRS Legal > Firm Profile

The firm: SRS Legal is a full-service, multi-practice law firm advising clients on all aspects of domestic, as well as international law. The firm’s lawyers are focused on their clients’ business and have gained knowledge and experience advising large national and international corporate groups, financial institutions, as well as local and national authorities.

SRS Legal is organised by specialist practice areas and sector groups. This dynamic structure allows the firm to combine a diverse range of legal experts within a group, all of whom have relevant sector knowledge and experience. Sector groups have an extensive understanding of areas in which clients operate and assist clients in fulfilling their objectives. The firm knows its clients’ business and regards itself as an active and dynamic part of it.

Through the creation of SRS Global (Angola, Brazil, Macau, Malta, Mozambique, Portugal and Singapore), as well as the creation of a strong network of international relationships with third parties, the firm aims to extend its experience, expertise and services globally so as to ensure that it can respond efficiently to complex issues with global implications.

Areas of practice: The firm provides support to its clients in relation to national and international issues, and offers an all-round service, working across numerous areas of the law. Areas of focus include arbitration and mediation, competition and European Union, corporate and commercial, dispute resolution, employment and social security, energy, environment, finance, immigration and Golden Visa, insurance and pensions, intellectual property, life sciences and healthcare, M&A, mining, private equity and venture capital, projects/public, real estate, start-ups, tax, telecommunications, media and technology, transport and shipping, wealth management and white-collar crime.

Main Contacts

DepartmentNameEmailTelephone
Managing Partner Pedro Rebelo de Sousageral.portugal@srslegal.pt+351 21 313 2000

Staff Figures

Number of partners : 30
Number of assistants : 150

Languages

English
French
German
Italian
Mandarin
Portuguese
Spanish

Memberships

EELA
ELA
IBA
IFA
IPBA
NYSBA
UIA

Other

Contact : Pedro Rebelo de Sousa
Other offices : Portugal (Lisbon, Madeira, Oporto)
Other offices : Angola
Other offices : Brazil
Other offices : Macau
Other offices : Malta
Other offices : Mozambique
Other offices : Singapore

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