Garrigues Portugal > Lisbon, Portugal > Firm Profile

‘Garrigues is highly differentiated in IP. What truly sets Garrigues apart is its commitment to innovation and the continuous search for innovative legal solutions to its clients’ complex IP challenges.’

‘Garrigues is a trusted and highly respected choice for those seeking exceptionally competent legal services in the area of ​​IP.’

‘João Miranda de Sousa – without a doubt, the best IP lawyer in the Portuguese market.’

‘It has a very qualified team. They are quick to respond to problems and questions posed to them. They are very organised.’

‘Francisca Ferreira Pinto is always available for any clarification that may be necessary. Very professional.’

‘Client care: quick advice and incredible responsiveness. Their experience gives enormous comfort!’

‘Very happy with João Miranda Sousa’s work. Huge experience! Strategic flair with impressive results.’

‘Great quality of work and availability.’

‘The Garrigues Porto office stands out for the excellence of the legal services provided, presenting innovative solutions that meet the client’s needs. They develop lasting relationships of partnership and trust with the client. They have a very quick response capacity.’

‘Partner Tomás Pessanha is one of the best Portuguese lawyers, with great legal knowledge and a lot of experience in international transactions, always focused on finding solutions that protect the client’s interests. Creates trusting relationships and knows the client’s business and culture very well, which allows him to quickly present solutions suited to the client’s needs.’

‘The Garrigues Porto office has been working with us for around 10 years. We value their clarity, technical knowledge, communication and understanding skills, creativity and effectiveness.’

‘André Gualter Vasconcellos is insightful, clear, creative and has great technical-legal knowledge.’

‘Manuel Liberal Jerónimo is rigorous, creative, good communication skills and has a critical spirit.’

‘We have worked mainly with Tomás Pessanha and Manuel Liberal Jerónimo. They are experts in their practice, with in-depth knowledge of the general legal framework, ensuring that all issues are handled professionally and efficiently.’

‘Top notch know-how, reliable and client-centric. Fantastic team.’

‘Always proactive and very commercial when issues arise.’

‘The Garrigues team stands out for the high quality of the services provided, whether in advice or in the preparation and drafting of legal instruments.’

‘The real estate team, masterfully directed by Jorge Salvador Gonçalves, with the collaboration of Miguel Menezes Da Silva, stands out in the market due to its knowledge of the market and experience in other deals.’

‘Great hands-on team with a lot of experience and common business sense. A very practical approach to problem resolution without neglecting the in-depth and detailed legal analysis.’

‘Garrigues, through the team managed and coordinated by Pedro Miguel Braz, provides an unparalleled service in the Portuguese market in this area. We value their technical knowledge and the excellent quality of the procedural documents produced.’

‘We recommend Pedro Miguel Braz for his personal qualities and the enormous knowledge and experience he has in the area of ​​tax litigation.’

‘They are one of the best law firms for tax matters.’ 

‘Fernando Castro Silva and Pedro Miguel Braz are the two partners we work with and both have extensive experience and knowledge in tax matters, and their positions are always well considered and reasonable. Their knowledge is very comprehensive, they are knowledgeable of all areas of tax law.’

‘Excellent service provided by Miguel Cortez Pimentel and his team. Always available and with quality response content.’

‘Quick and concise responses; great availability; excellent technical knowledge.’

‘They are very diligent, competent and technically responsible. My experience has essentially been with Pedro Miguel Braz who provides us with an exceptional quality service.’

‘This team is very knowledgeable of tax legislation, as well as the topics that are important to the company and that impact the sector in which it operates. They promote a close relationship with clientss, seeking to understand their needs and meeting their needs and expectations.’

‘The Garrigues Porto office stands out for the excellence of the legal services provided, presenting innovative solutions that meet the client’s needs. They develop lasting relationships, of partnership and trust, with the client. They have a very quick response capacity, which is essential in today’s world.’

‘Partner Tomás Pessanha is one of the best Portuguese lawyers, with great legal knowledge and a lot of experience in international transactions, always focused on finding solutions that protect the client’s interests. Creates trusting relationships and knows the client’s business and culture very well, which allows him to quickly present solutions suited to the client’s needs.’

‘The general level of service is excellent, as they have a team that shows good knowledge and in-depth understanding of the legal framework, high technical competence, professionalism and great negotiation skills.’

‘We have worked mainly with Tomás Pessanha and Manuel Liberal Jerónimo. They are all experts in their practice, with in-depth knowledge of the general legal framework, ensuring that all issues are handled professionally and efficiently.’

‘Close attention to the clients’ needs.’

‘Tomás Pessanha is very experienced and professional, he is involved in every matter, minor and critical, giving the sense of control, which is critical to a non-local client.’

‘Top-notch know-how, reliable and client centric.’

‘The team brings client-oriented solutions and has been of a great support to us, in a constructive and pragmatic manner. ’

‘Their qualities include availability, good quality of work, commitment, responsibility, dedication to the client, in-depth knowledge, and excellent service.’

‘André Correia Oliveira showcases rigour, seriousness, and availability, offering good advice and monitoring.’

‘Garrigues represents the best that exists in the labour sector. All topics are simplified and communicated clearly.’

‘Ricardo Grilo has very clear and transparent communication and creates trust with other interlocutors.’

‘This law firm stands out in the national legal market for its commitment to quality, innovation, diversity, social and environmental responsibility, and for its ability to provide comprehensive and effective legal solutions to its clients. These characteristics make it a leader in the legal sector and a reliable partner for those seeking high-level legal services.’

‘Rita Nogueira stands out for her remarkable professionalism, flexibility, adaptability, effective communication, solid technical skills and in-depth knowledge.’

‘Garrigues’ labour department understands the reality and needs of the business, and always maintains a high quality of services.’

‘João Soares Almeida is notable for his preparation, availability, empathy and ability to guide his team towards the themes and challenges we pose to them. André Oliveira is extraordinarily competent, always available, and seeks to understand in detail the concerns and challenges of clients.’

‘The Garrigues team provides quality advice, based on solid knowledge.’

‘Diogo Leónidas Rocha is of note for the significant involvement he had in the issues we entrusted to the team.’

‘The Garrigues public law team stands out for its quality and competence. The team balances tradition and innovation, resulting in effective legal solutions.’

‘Lino Torgal is able to deeply understand client needs and provide legal guidance aligned with business objectives. I would, without a doubt, recommend Lino Torgal as a highly competent professional in the area of ​​public law.’

‘The quality of the service provided is revealed by the personalised support of the team that monitors all our needs. Furthermore, the team’s specialised knowledge and the systematic presentation of solutions, without any constraints on the path indicated, set it apart in the market. More than specific innovations, availability and objective professionalism stand out in the national context.’

‘Very experienced team in financial matters, with whom we have worked for many years in investments in NPLs, restructurings, bond issues, etc.’

‘Vasco Rodrigues – knowledge of the sector, commercial capabilities. Ricardo Lira is also recommended.’

‘They pay attention to client needs and search for solutions; excellent technical knowledge. They have great business and economic understanding. Marta Graça Rodrigues is recommended.’

‘The team we work with always demonstrates enormous availability and speed in analysing the requested topics. Great capacity for analysis and quick proposal of solutions for the topics under discussion. The quality of the service provided is based above all on team quality in terms of knowledge, proactivity and collaborative spirit.’

‘I recommend Rute Gomes. What distinguishes her is her ability to respond quickly, her knowledge of the topics , practical responses, and ability to contextualise what she thinks in a simple way for different interlocutors.’

‘They have a quick response capacity and absolute availability. Absolute knowledge of the themes underlying the area of ​​data protection, from a national and European point of view. They provide a lot of security.’

‘The firm offers extensive technical knowledge. They also very efficiently adapt to multinational companies’ needs in terms of swiftness and commercial vision they need. As a firm with a presence in both Spain and Portugal, they can provide synergies in Iberian projects which result in savings both financially and time wise.’

‘I have worked closely with Rute Silva Gomes, who has shown great knowledge of the areas of privacy and consumer protection rights.’

They are proactive, accurate and quick in their responses, adequately molding their advice considering the strictly legal angle and the actual commercial business needs.’

‘Top-notch know-how, reliable and client-centric team.’

‘The Garrigues litigation team stands out for the effectiveness and clarity of the services provided. I particularly appreciate the way they quickly grasp issues and propose a path to resolving them.’

‘André Gualter Vasconcellos: insightful, clear, creative and very knowledgeable.’

‘For several years now, the Garrigues litigation team has been providing us with services of unsurpassed competence and availability, regardless of the complexity of the matters we entrust to them.’

‘Miguel Azevedo provides highly competent and personalised support, the quality of which does not raise any reservations.’

‘Very good technical knowledge, professional handling of the negotiations with the lawyers of the other party, timely communication and consensus with our company to agree next steps.’

‘André Gualter de Vasconcellos has shown very good technical knowledge and professional handling of the case.’

‘Client-oriented. Good level of professionalism.’

‘The way they dedicate themselves to their clients’ needs is unparalleled. Moreover, they are highly skilled, brilliant lawyers that have significant experience in competition law. On top of that, the team also has deep understanding of contracts, consumer protection and advertising law, which is a plus concerning some of the problems we deal with.’

‘We highlight Luís Pinto Monteiro who never fails to meet our needs. He is a strategic killer. He is also surrounded by very well-prepared lawyers.’

‘It is a team available 24/7, with an elite group of experienced lawyers that are focused on finding solutions and showing results. A highly pragmatic and very well-prepared group of lawyers headed by Luís Pinto Monteiro.’

‘The team members can easily see the big picture while paying attention to the details. They are also highly proficient in consumer protection law and commercial contracts, which is a plus when dealing with matters that touch upon these fields of law.’

‘Our matters are managed by Luís Pinto Monteiro. He is our trusted adviser on a regular basis. When we met him, we recognise in him not only a superb lawyer and professional, but also someone who is a kindred spirit.’

‘Garrigues is a law firm that stands out for its excellence and commitment to quality in all aspects of its legal services. The quality of the service provided by Garrigues is a fundamental pillar of its identity and success.’

‘I highlight Luís Pinto Monteiro. He is a lawyer whose professionalism is truly exemplary. With a distinguished career, he stands out not only for his legal skill, but also for his tireless dedication to the interests of his clients. He is known for his unwavering ethics, commitment to justice and in-depth knowledge of the law.’

‘The EU and competition team from Garrigues stands out for the way it interacts with clients. They are always, and without exception, extremely well prepared.’

‘The Garrigues patent team is very powerful. They have people with technical and scientific qualifications. The engineers are brilliant. In my experience, they provide advice that combines the legal and the technical, in an understandable and effective way. The issue I brought up was resolved brilliantly.’

‘The lawyers who handled the aforementioned matter were Carolina Pina Sánchez and Cristina Mesa, as well as the engineer Borja de Carlos. They are very creative and fast. They are practical. They have a lot of accumulated experience and therefore, they provide answers that include a commercial approach and industry and market standards.’

‘The multidisciplinary knowledge of the team, ranging from engineering profiles that understand the patented subject, to lawyers with extensive knowledge of the legal regulations in this regard.’

‘Extensive knowledge of the subject, due to his extensive experience in similar cases.’

‘Specialised in drafting patents and monitoring files (patent prosecution).’

‘Our main contact is Borja de Carlos, who is a great professional, always accessible and provides appropriate solutions to our needs.’