Sérvulo & Associados is recognised for the ‘excellent quality’ of its work across the full spectrum of competition law, including State aid, restrictive practices, abuse of dominant position cases, private enforcement and class actions. The ’highly qualified’ team also handles merger control, Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR), and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) matters. Practice head Miguel Gorjão-Henriques stands out for his longstanding experience across EU and competition law, being a trusted adviser to public authorities. Alberto Saavedra, ‘a reference’ in competition law, is commended for his work in high-profile advisory and litigation matters at the national and EU levels. Francisco Marques de Azevedo is another key practitioner focused on competition law.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The response is effective, assertive, and meets the client's needs.’
- ‘The firm distinguishes itself in the national legal landscape through its combination of technical rigour, innovative approach, and close client relationships, guaranteeing a personalised service and a clear interpretation of our needs. The quality of service provided is based on a highly qualified multidisciplinary team, recognised for its ability to anticipate risks, propose creative solutions, and act quickly and efficiently in complex and challenging contexts.'
- 'One of the main differentiators is the integrated way in which the firm operates: the teams work collaboratively, responding to the specific needs of the challenge at hand, crossing areas of practice, experience in similar processes, and sectors of activity, ensuring a complete and personalised response to the needs of each client.’
- ‘They are very helpful and deliver excellent quality work.’
- ‘Alberto Saavedra stands out as a reference in competition law. With a remarkable professional profile, he is recognised for his analytical acumen, impeccable ethical stance, and ability to act both in advisory and litigation matters, particularly in proceedings before the Competition Authority and national and European courts.'
- ‘Miguel Gorjão-Henriques and his team possess the ability to synthesise information, lead, and possess the knowledge that brings added security and satisfaction.’
Key clients
- Pingo Doce
- Portuguese Government/ Government of the Madeira Autonomous Region
- EuroBic Bank
- APIFARMA
- Liga Portugal / Liga Centralização
- Jerónimo Martins
- Portuguese Federation of Tobacco Wholesalers (“FPGT”)
- European Commission
- Municipality of Lisbon
- INAPA IPG
- Metro do Porto
- Luso Space
Work highlights
Representing Pingo Doce in judicial proceedings following 10 hub-and-spoke condemnatory decisions totalling €190m of fines.
Assisting the Portuguese Government and to the Government of the Madeira Autonomous Region before the Court of Justice of the EU in relation to the compatibility of the execution of the Madeira Free Zone aid scheme with the European Union State aid rules.
Represents EuroBic bank in three class actions for damages for allegedly harming consumers in a standalone exchange of sensitive information with other banks.
Lawyers
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Next Generation Partners
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Leading associates
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Practice head
Miguel Gorjão-Henriques
Other key lawyers
Francisco Marques de Azevedo; Alberto Saavedra; Morgana Grácio