Well regarded for its ‘in-depth knowledge’ and ’pragmatic approach’, Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados‘ competition group counts multinational corporations, domestic players, financial institutions and public entities among its key roster of clients. The team navigates a broad spectrum of high-profile competition and antitrust matters, including merger control, state aid, and investigations across various industries. The team is jointly led by Joaquim Vieira Peres and Luís do Nascimento Ferreira. Peres is noted for his experience in proceedings before the European courts and the Portuguese courts, while Ferreira, who earns praise for his ’technical knowledge’, continues to advise clients on the full spectrum of antitrust matters. Elsewhere in the team, Pedro de Gouveia e Melo stands out for his expertise in the energy, financial services and food sectors, and Philipp Melcher is lauded for his ability to ‘foster co-creativity in the development of solutions’. Inês Gouveia is a trusted adviser for Portuguese and international clients navigating competition authorities at both national and EU levels.
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Testimonials
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'High level of specific knowledge. Pragmatic approach. Availability and customer service.'
‘Luis Nascimento Ferreira - technical knowledge, availability and customer service.'
‘In-depth knowledge of the functioning of the sector and its legal framework, both at the domestic and European level. The team has innovative solutions particularly in terms of applied AI.'
‘Great knowledge of competition and a strong focus on the customer.'
‘The qualities that I highlight in the team are efficiency, knowledge of the market and the business, ability to anticipate risks, credibility with relevant stakeholders (regulators, government and peers), pragmatic approach to problems, ability to critically analyse issues.'
‘Philipp Melcher is pragmatic, insightful, critical, in-depth knowledge of the issues. He gets involved in the issues and builds a relationship of trust with the client that fosters co-creativity in the development of solutions, increasing the effectiveness and simplicity of the solutions.'
Key clients
- MC Retail (Modelo Continente Hipermercados)
- EDP Group (EDP SA, EDP Renewables, EDP Comercial, EDP Produção, E-Redes, EDP Inovação, SU Eletricidade)
- NOS Comunicações
- Super Bock Bebidas
- Millennium BCP
- Caixa Económica Montepio Geral
- Traton SE (formerly MAN SE), MAN Truck & Bus AG, MAN Truck & Bus Deutschland GmbH and MAN Truck & Bus Portugal, Unipessoal, Lda
- Fidelidade
- Assicurazioni Generali S.P.A.
- Fusion Fuel
- National Environmental Fund (Fundo Ambiental)
- National Development and Cohesion Agency (Agência de Desenvolvimento & Coesão)
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Joaquim Vieira Peres; Luís Nascimento Ferreira
Other key lawyers
Carlos Botelho Moniz, Eduardo Maia Cadete, Pedro Gouveia e Melo, Philipp Melcher, Inês Gouveia, Dzhamil Oda, Gonçalo Rosas, Inês Ferrari Careto