Highlighted for its ‘technical competence’ and ’well-developed legal strategy’, the dispute resolution team at Abreu Advogados is frequently engaged by clients in civil and commercial disputes before both judicial courts and arbitral tribunals. With a nationwide presence across Lisbon, Porto, and Funchal, the team earns further praise for its strong capabilities in international arbitration. The team is led by a trio of experts: Alexandra Nascimento Correia, who specialises in matters involving financial investment in private equity and cases concerning the infrastructure and energy sectors; Guilherme Santos Silva, who stands out for his work with Angolan and other Portuguese-speaking African countries; and Francisco Patrício, who has extensive experience in restructuring and insolvency.
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‘Technical competence combined with a well-developed legal strategy and commitment to the client. The have the ability to deal with complex issues, combined with agility in resolving situations/conflicts and very good knowledge of legal nuances makes this team a benchmark in the market.'
‘Good command of the facts under discussion. Good command of applicable law. Sensible conduct of proceedings.'
‘The quality of the service provided is excellent. The Abreu Advogados team includes professionals of the highest level.'
‘Guilherme Santos Silva and André Pereira da Fonseca are experienced and provide high-quality services.'
'The Abreu Advogados team is unique in the fast and professional service they provide, whether by email or telephone.'
‘André Pereira da Fonseca continues to be my favourite lawyer in this country. The team has never failed me, they are fast, responsible and precise.'
'Highly competent litigation team, offering client security and legal rigour.'
Key clients
- Andritz Hydro GmbH
- Banco de Investimento Global
- Caixa Central de Crédito Agrícola Mútuo
- Federação Portuguesa de Futebol
- Galp Energia
- GASMOCAM, MAD, S.A.
- Grupo Pestana
- Interfundos – Sociedade Gestora de Fundos de Investimento Colectivo,SA
- Sonagi (formerly Cimilonga Imobiliária)
- Swiss Life (Luxembourg)
Work highlights
- Advising and defending Salvor - Sociedade de Investimentos Hoteleiros, S.A. in a dispute with RTL Television related to the legality of the claim of collection of copyrights and broadcasting royalties by RTL because of the distribution of TV broadcasting through the hotel rooms.
- Assisting Galp Energia, namely its subsidiary Lisboa Gás, with a judicial dispute against the owners of properties located in the historical area of Lisbon that exploded due to a gas leak.
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Practice head
Alexandra Nascimento Correia; Guilherme Santos Silva; Francisco Patrício
Other key lawyers
Teresa Brito da Silva, Gonçalo Malheiro, André Pereira da Fonseca, Mariana Duarte, João Marques de Almeida