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Abreu Advogados

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Dispute resolution

Abreu Advogados' ‘knowledgeable’ team delivers ’excellent’ work on a range of complex commercial disputes before Portuguese courts and international arbitration tribunals, including those related to sovereign funds, cryptocurrency and insurance. The ‘hard-working’ Alexandra Nascimento Correia, who has a strong track record in cross-border litigation, investment arbitration and international mediation, leads the practice alongside Guilherme Santos Silva, who is regularly appointed arbitrator in complex commercial disputes. Teresa Brito da Silva is experienced in litigation in the construction, real estate, tourism, pharmaceutical and automotive sectors.
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Knowledgeable; covers many jurisdictions (Portugal, Angola, Moçambique); practical.’
  • ‘The Abreu team consists of top-level professionals. Throughout the entire process, all tasks and problems were resolved quickly, accurately, and punctually. I would especially like to highlight the excellent work done.’
  • ‘Throughout the past year, we worked with a diverse team, led by Teresa Brito da Silva and Teresa Anselmo Vaz. They provided us with traditional support, working closely with our internal teams, and were successful in the cases in which they represented us. Compared to other national and international firms we have worked with, they stood out for their efficiency, responsiveness, and fluidity in working with us.’
  • ‘Teresa Brito da Silva and Teresa Anselmo Vaz have always demonstrated solidity and maturity in their knowledge, explaining procedural steps and providing reassurance to our team members who had to intervene in cases.’
  • ‘Teresa Anselmo Vaz, Paulo de Tarso Domingues, Gonçalo Malheiro and Alexandra Nascimento Correia are among the highest level of Portuguese law firms, not falling short in comparison with others at that level.’
  • ‘Teresa Anselmo Vaz has the advantage of having worked in offices with different characteristics, including a multinational, which, combined with a solid theoretical background and an unsurpassed commitment, makes her stand out.'

Key clients

  • Banco de Investimento Global
  • Andritz Hydro GmbH
  • Galp Energia
  • Barents Reinsurance S.A.
  • HTA Helicopteros
  • Threadneedle Asset Management, Ltd.
  • Caixa Central de Crédito Agrícola Mútuo
  • Federação Portuguesa de Futebol
  • GASMOCAM, MAD, S.A.
  • Grupo Pestana
  • Interfundos – Sociedade Gestora de Fundos de Investimento Colectivo, SA
  • Sonagi (formerly Cimilonga Imobiliária)

Work highlights

Advising Banco de Investimento Global on two litigation cases, one concerning a retail investor’s claim over the alleged mis-selling of structured products, the second involving a contentious labour dispute brought by a former board member regarding executive pay.
Advising Galp Energia on litigation concerning a gas explosion in Lisbon’s historic centre, resulting in significant property damage.
Representing Azuaga in high-stakes litigation brought by ENAPOR, Cape Verde’s port authority, over the enforcement of a surety policy linked to a strategic port concession.

Lawyers

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Practice head

Alexandra Nascimento Correia; Guilherme Santos Silva

Other key lawyers

Teresa Brito da Silva; Teresa Anselmo Vaz; Paulo de Tarso Domingues; Gonçalo Malheiro; André Pereira da Fonseca; Tiago Leote Cravo; Paulo Amaral Basílio

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