SRS Legal’s ‘excellent’ team has a proven track record in merger control, private enforcement and restrictive practices investigations, acting in major cases before the Portuguese competition authority. The team is led by ’renowned expert’ Gonçalo Anastácio, who is experienced in high-profile competition and regulatory cases in Portugal. Sara Estima Martins is ‘extremely knowledgeable’ across EU law, cartels, vertical agreements and abuse of dominant position matters. Nuno Calaim Lourenço showcases ’technical depth’ in cartel investigations and dawn raids, while Duarte Pirra Xarepe regularly advises fast-moving consumer goods clients. Following the integration of LSM Advogados, Lúcio Tomé Feteira now covers State aid matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘SRS Advogados distinguishes itself in the Portuguese legal landscape through a combination of strong technical expertise with a pragmatic and client-focused approach. The firm has consolidated a highly regarded team that combines experience in complex proceedings with the Competition Authority, the European Commission, and national and European courts, with a deep economic and legal knowledge that allows it to provide strategic and effective advice.’
- ‘The European and competition team at SRS Legal demonstrates exceptional competence, combining technical rigour with a strategic vision. The depth of knowledge and quality of advice place them among the best in the national market.’
- ‘SRS Legal has distinguished itself through its highly specialised and collaborative approach to competition law. The team combines in-depth technical and strategic knowledge with the ability to adapt to the specific needs of our area, ensuring the provision of excellent legal services. The close relationship established, coupled with the ability to anticipate regulatory trends, has allowed SRS Legal to position itself as a strategic partner, offering innovative legal solutions tailored to the constantly evolving regulatory context.’
- ‘SRS Legal stands out for its combination of technical excellence, pragmatism, and close client relationships. The team has demonstrated a remarkable ability to understand the complexity of the regulatory challenges faced by companies like ours, offering solid, clear legal solutions tailored to the organisation's operational reality. What makes SRS Legal truly unique is its collaborative and preventative approach. The firm doesn't just react to problems, but anticipates risks and proposes structural measures to mitigate them.'
- ‘Sara Estima Martins is extremely knowledgeable about all things competition law. She has good relationships with competition authorities and excellent insights. She is thorough, thoughtful and handles client relationships and deadlines very well. It is a real pleasure to work with her.’
- ‘Gonçalo Anastácio has an experience that is hard to match in Portugal, bringing to this area his dedication to the client and his pursuit of solutions. He doesn't give up – and that inspires great confidence. Nuno Lourenço is an innovative partner, with a taste for challenges and a search for new angles in these matters. Extremely experienced and dedicated.'
Key clients
- Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC)
- AdvanceCare
- Ageas
- Alexion Pharma
- APEGAC (Portuguese Association of Companies in Condominium Management and Administration)
- Barclays
- Blueotter
- Caixa Geral de Depósitos
- Ceva Logistics
- Centromarca
- CP (Comboios de Portugal)
- Dentsu
Work highlights
Assisting Caixa Geral de Depósitos with an antitrust case carried out by the Portuguese Competition Authority, the appeal of the authority's decision before the Portuguese Courts and in the class action filed against it by Ius Omnibus for damages allegedly deriving from the antitrust infringement.
Assisting Grupo Sousa (GSMarítima) in the merger control proceeding before the Portuguese Competition Authority concerning the acquisition of exclusive control of Tirgal Transitários de Portugal Lda.
Assisting Estée Lauder in the class action filed by Ius Omnibus for the alleged breach of the Unfair Commercial Practices Law (implementing Directive (EU) 2019/2161 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 November 2019).
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Practice head
Gonçalo Anastácio
Other key lawyers
Sara Estima Martins; Nuno Calaim Lourenço; Duarte Pirra Xarepe