Albuquerque & Almeida is recommended for its ‘excellent service’ in corporate restructuring and relocations, advising international clients seeking to establish operations in Portugal, and supporting new ways of working. The team is jointly led by João Salvador, who is experienced in multijurisdictional matters, restructuring processes and collective negotiations, and Leonor Barata, a specialist in labour disputes and litigation; both are praised for being ’highly focused and attentive’.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Testimonials
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- ‘João Salvador takes care of his clients and has a broad knowledge of industry-specific and general Portuguese legislation. I always recommend him when someone is searching for a lawyer in Portugal.’
- ‘The firm provides excellent service, closely focusing on client needs and interacting with the client's internal team.'
- 'João Salvador and Leonor Barata are highly focused and attentive professionals who proactively seek the best solutions to accommodate the client's interests.’
- 'João Salvador takes care of his clients, has a broad knowledge of the life sciences legislation and the general Portuguese legislation. I always recommend him when someone is searching for a lawyer in Portugal.'
Key clients
- Clarins Groupe
- Cargill Group
- Henry Schein
- Massimo Zanetti
- ABB
- Ariston
- Kendryl (IBM)
- Carl Zeiss
- Hitachi
- ONI Telecom
- Bondalti (CUF JDM Group)
Practice head
João Salvador; Leonor Barata