Leveraging its extensive global network, DLA Piper ABBC is a go-to for major corporates, private equity firms, financial institutions, and fund managers across the energy, real estate, TMT, transport, and pharmaceutical sectors, providing robust support on M&A transactions and corporate advisory matters. The practice is jointly steered by Nuno Azevedo Neves , known for his work on significant cross-border M&A deals and privatisations, and João Costa Quinta , who advises private equity and investment funds on corporate governance, venture capital, and M&A. Elsewhere in the team, Nuno Castelo Branco is recognised for his expertise in the energy sector, while Stéphanie Sá Silva is noted for her capabilities in the transport sector.
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‘DLA Piper ABBC stands out for the deep commitment it dedicates to knowing our business and understanding the market in which we operate, which ultimately results in more effective management of the topics we entrust to them.'
‘We highlight António Moura Portugal for his know-how in our business and our markets, as well as for his ability to define effective strategies in defending our interests.'
Key clients
- Keensight and Vision-Box Holding
- The Ardonagh Group
Work highlights
Advising Keensight Capital and Vision-Box Holding on the sale of 100% of Vision-Box’s share capital to Amadeus IT Group, for an enterprise value of approximately €320m.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Nuno Azevedo Neves; João Costa Quinta
Other key lawyers
Nuno Castelo Branco; Stéphanie Sá Silva; Diogo Mendes Almeida; Margarida Sá Marques