Costa Pinto > Lisbon, Portugal > Firm Profile
Costa Pinto Offices
Av. da República, n.º 2 – 3.º
1050-191 Lisboa
Portugal
Costa Pinto > The Legal 500 Rankings
Portugal > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 5
Costa Pinto is home to an ‘experienced’ team that is well positioned to advise on the full scope of corporate matters. Its diverse workload features a healthy volume of transactional work - including M&A, private equity deals, and corporate restructurings - as well as commercial contracts, corporate governance issues and shareholder agreements. José Costa Pinto, a key contact for domestic and foreign clients, sits at the helm of the practice, which is commended for its 'legal competence, dedication, problem-solving ability and client orientation'. Ana da Ponte Lopes, who joined from Banco de Portugal (Portugal's monetary authority) in February 2023, is the name to note for regulatory and compliance mandates.Practice head(s):
José Costa Pinto
Other key lawyers:
Ana da Ponte Lopes; Miguel Inácio Castro
Testimonials
‘Very close attention to the clients’ needs.’
‘A team with expertise and proximity to the clients. Permanent involvement of partners.’
‘José Costa Pinto is our go-to lawyer for corporate governance issues.’
‘The law firm is unique for several reasons. It offers a high-quality service, with an experienced and specialised team, and is always ahead of the market in terms of innovation. The team is made up of lawyers with extensive experience in various areas of law, who are always ready to go the extra mile to meet the needs of their clients.’
The firm is constantly investing in new solutions to improve its clients’ experience, and is committed to providing a high quality, personalised service adapted to the specific needs of each client.’
‘The law firm has a team of experienced and qualified lawyers, who stand out in the national market for their legal competence, dedication, problem-solving ability and client orientation. I particularly recommend José Costa e Pinto.’
‘A firm with a recognised practice in the market. José Costa Pinto is very involved in transactions. Great dealing with clients and relevant experience in the practice areas.’
‘José Costa Pinto is a committed lawyer, who seeks solutions and is available to the client. The focus on the client is evident, and the treatment of legal issues is of high quality.’
Costa Pinto > Firm Profile
Costa Pinto is a boutique law firm strategically driven to corporate and M&A tailor made and personally rendered legal services.
The firm is an established player in the corporate arena with the capability and seniority to handle cross-border and domestic M&A and private equity deals, together with a large experience in general corporate legal advice, company secretarial services and commercial, governance and regulatory matters through every stage of a company lifecycle.
Unlike other firms, all M&A activity is personally lead by the managing partner in close connection with the client.
Costa Pinto provides a high-end service individually tailored to each client’s needs.
Practice areas
Legal
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Commercial law
- Corporate governance and compliance
- Employment and business restructuring
Compliance
- Risk assessment
- Revision of procedures and models
- Risk control internal regulations and systems (including whistle-blowing mechanisms, internal human resources regulations and policies)
- Assistance in procedures with supervision entities (including banking law and financial law procedures)
Tax
- Non-habitual tax resident regime
- Tax restructurings
- Day-to-day tax corporate assistance
- Tax litigation
- Tax representation
At COSTA PINTO we believe in a legal practice that supports clients in their daily lives and provides clear, practical and creative solutions in real time, which are tailored towards their needs.
Uncomplicated business!
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate, Commercial and M&A | José Costa Pinto | jcp@costapinto.pt | +351 213 180 370 |
| Regulatory Law, Compliance and ESG | Ana da Ponte Lopes | apl@costapinto.pt | +351 213 180 370 |
Lawyer Profiles
| Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
|
José Costa Pinto | Founding Partner | View Profile |
|
Ana da Ponte Lopes | Partner | Head of Regulatory Law, Compliance and ESG | View Profile |
Languages
English French Portuguese SpanishMemberships
AIJA - International Association of Young Lawyers UIA - International Association of Lawyers ANJAP - National Association of Portuguese Young Lawyers ASAP - Association of Portuguese Law FirmsSpotlights
COMMERCIAL, CORPORATE & M&A
Costa Pinto is a boutique law firm strategically driven to Corporate and M&A tailor made legal services.
The team has the capability and seniority to handle cross-border and domestic M&A deals, to provide general corporate legal advice, company secretarial services and commercial, governance and regulatory matters through every stage of a company lifecycle.
At Costa Pinto we believe in a legal practice that supports clients in their daily lives and provides clear, practical and creative solutions in real time, which are tailored towards their needs.
Costa Pinto
Costa Pinto is a boutique law firm strategically driven to Corporate and M&A tailor made legal services. The team has the capability and seniority to handle cross-border and domestic M&A deals, to provide general corporate legal advice, company secretarial services and commercial, governance and regulatory matters through every stage of a company lifecycle.
We believe in a legal practice that supports clients in their daily lives and provides clear, practical and creative solutions in real time, which are tailored towards their needs. Our team works hard to understand the clients’ companies and their priorities so we can provide prompt and straightforward approach to the legal issues affecting their businesses. Our mission is very clear: to make our clients’ goals our focus.
- Commercial, corporate and M&A