Praised for its ‘great commercial approach’ and ’knowledge of the Portuguese market’, the corporate and M&A team at Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados acts for an array of clients across the energy, real estate, banking, pharmaceuticals, IT, agribusiness and media sectors. Trusted by both domestic and international companies, the group assists on the full spectrum of high-value corporate transactions. The practice is jointly led by Tomás Vaz Pinto and Ricardo Andrade Amaro. Pinto, who heads the corporate and capital markets team at the firm, stands out for his expertise in private equity transactions, while Amaro, leading the M&A practice, specialises in deals related to the energy sector. ‘M&A star’ Eduardo Paulino stands out for his extensive experience in capital markets, company and corporate law, and banking and finance. Other notable individuals include Luís Roquette Geraldes and Marta Pereira Rosa.
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Testimonials
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'Excellent technical skills and knowledge of the Portuguese market and regulatory authorities. The team is available 24/7 and have a great commercial approach and understanding of business issues.’
‘Eduardo Paulino is an M&A star in Portugal. He is very creative and business-minded and always ready to tackle all issues as they arise. Very reliable and always available.'
'Margarida Torres Gama is an up-and-coming partner specialising in insurance. She is thoughtful and very knowledgeable. She is constructive in negotiations and very reliable.’
‘I believe that the skills of the lawyers at this legal firm are incredibly good in the fields we have hired them for, such as M&A transactions and project finance.’
‘Ricardo Andrade and Rute Carvalho da Silva in M&A are great lawyers with extraordinary negotiation skills. We have been using their services for several years.'
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Tomás Vaz Pinto; Ricardo Andrade Amaro
Other key lawyers
Eduardo Paulino, Vítor Pereira das Neves, Magda Viçoso, Diana Ribeiro Duarte, Luís Roquette Geraldes, Margarida Torres Gama, Isabel Carneiro Khalen, Marta Pereira Rosa, Rute Carvalho da Silva