Sérvulo & Associados offers a comprehensive dispute resolution practice, covering commercial litigation, domestic and international arbitration and administrative litigation, with expertise spanning sectors such as finance, automotive, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, transport and infrastructure. The ‘experienced’ team is co-led by the ’excellent’ João Saúde, who has notable experience in international arbitration and sports law litigation, alongside António Teles and Mafalda Ferreira Santos, who handle a wide range of commercial disputes. Miguel Santos Almeida and Alexandra Valpaços regularly represent clients before state and arbitral courts in matters involving contractual and non-contractual liability.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Experienced team with good communication skills.’
- ‘João Saúde is an excellent lawyer; good communicator; very supportive and knowledgeable’
- ‘They are very knowledgeable, have a lot of experience and are excellent litigators.’
- 'João Saúde and Alexandra Valpaços are both excellent lawyers. Maria Novo and Inês Pereira are also very good.’
- 'Attention to detail and depth of knowledge.'
Key clients
- SPORTING CLUBE DE PORTUGAL – FUTEBOL, SAD
- Red Tree Investments, LLC
- Lusíadas Saúde Group
- Contrarian Capital, LLC
- Banco San Juan Internacional, Inc.
- JJW Limited (In Liquidation)
- Oceânico Lusoirlandês – Investimentos Imobiliários e Turísticos, S.A.
- Habitat Invest Group
- BANCO ESPÍRITO SANTO, S.A. - Em Liquidação (BES)
- BANIF – Em Liquidação (BANIF)
- BANCO PRIVADO PORTUGUÊS, S.A. – Em Liquidação (BPP)
- Condomínio Casas da Encosta
Work highlights
Advised Contrarian Capital, LLC on the representation of six of its owned entities in connection with sovereign debt claims against the Venezuelan Republic, related to unpaid bond obligations.
Advised Condomínio Casas da Encosta on preliminary injunction proceedings related to the alleged existence of a public or civil servitude or right of way over the condominium's common areas.
Advised Banco Espírito Santo, SA - Em Liquidação on private enforcement proceedings related to financing, improper account movements and breach of financial intermediation duties.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
António Teles; João Saúde; Mafalda Ferreira Santos
Other key lawyers
Miguel Santos Almeida; Alexandra Valpaços; Maria José Lourenço; Nuno Temudo Vieira; Maria Novo Baptista; Inês Pereira Lopes