Drawing considerable praise from clients who turn to the team for its ‘very practical and business-oriented approach’ and ’deep knowledge of the Portuguese legal framework’, Garrigues Portugal is well versed in a broad range of corporate transactions. Counting multinationals, Portuguese corporates, and startups among its key roster of clients, the team remains active across the insurance, IT, industrial, agribusiness and private equity sectors. Practice head Mário Lino Dias is frequently engaged by clients hailing from the worlds of insurance and renewable energy. Susana Pimenta De Sousa is noted for her focus on corporate restructuring operations and general corporate advice, while Tomás Pessanha is lauded as a ‘true pro.’ Other notable individuals include Marta Graça Rodrigues, who stands out for her experience advising on large M&A and capital markets transactions, and Manuel Liberal Jerónimo, who is recommended for his expertise in commercial contracts.
Testimonials
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‘We have been extremely satisfied with the work of Garrigues Portugal and specially with the work of Pedro Lemos for the mercantile area. What sets them apart is their personalised approach and deep understanding of their clients' needs. Their team is highly skilled across a wide range of legal areas, offering creative and effective solutions.'
- 'Compared to other firms, Garrigues Portugal stands out for its agility and commitment to client. They provide exceptional communication and transparency throughout the process, ensuring trust and confidence.'
Key clients
- Banco Santander
- Bosch
Work highlights
- Assisted with the acquisition, by Natural Capital Iberia HoldCo S.à.r.l., a subsidiary of the CAM Group, of the entire share capital and voting right of 6 subsidiaries of the Borges Group, for an aggregate consideration of €80m.
- Assisted Euronext Lisbon listed Ramada Investimentos e Indústria in the sale of its steel manufacturing affiliate, Ramada Aços S.A.