Linklaters is trusted by domestic and international clients for high-profile litigation, arbitration, investigations, class actions and private enforcement proceedings, with particular expertise in consumer protection and competition claims. The experienced Nuno Ferreira Lousa leads the team, advising on the full range of contentious matters. Ricardo Guimarães handles commercial and corporate litigation, including construction and public law disputes, while Raquel Galvão Silva specialises in private enforcement, class actions, banking and financial litigation and IP disputes. António Pestana Araújo and Constança Borges Sacoto joined from VdA and Uría Menéndez, respectively, in 2025, bringing cross-sector commercial litigation and arbitration experience.
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Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Nuno Ferreira Lousa
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Raquel Galvão Silva
Practice head
Nuno Ferreira Lousa
Other key lawyers
Ricardo Guimarães; Raquel Galvão Silva; António Pestana Araújo; Constança Borges Sacoto; Carmina Campos Pina; Tatiana Lisboa Padrão