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‘This is a firm that offers excellent service in Portugal. Lawyers are available every day of the week and at any time of the day or night. They have very sophisticated teams. They are used to dealing with high-end, international clients with unusual levels of demand. This ability to deal with these customers comes naturally.'
‘We have a great relationship with Luís Pinto Monteiro. He is a very complete lawyer who is deeply dedicated to his clients. Combines a strong ability to understand the business and the problems we face.'
'Luís Pinto Monteiro is someone very focused on finding solutions. He has intelligence and pragmatism, complemented by deep dedication, technical knowledge and the ability to generate consensus in a very charming way in situations that are sometimes tense and difficult. He is clearly a reference lawyer in Portuguese law that we recommend to anyone who needs legal assistance.'
‘The quality of Garrigues' service is marked by technical excellence and a multidisciplinary approach. The firm offers highly specialised advice in various areas of law, always maintaining a level of precision, rigour and ability to adapt to the specific needs of our company.'
'Clients are guaranteed tailor-made legal solutions based on in-depth analysis and a comprehensive understanding of the legal and commercial implications of each case. The Garrigues team is made up of highly qualified lawyers, many of them with international training and experience in several jurisdictions, which allows them to offer a global perspective with solutions suited to the local context.'
I highlight the ability to deal with complex and multifaceted issues, being able to combine law with in-depth knowledge about different sectors of the economy. Furthermore, Garrigues has a strong focus on innovation and is constantly committed to the ongoing training of its lawyers, ensuring that the team is always up to date with the latest legal and regulatory trends.'
'Luís Pinto Monteiro is widely recognised as the lawyer who stands out most in the Garrigues team. His practice is marked by in-depth legal knowledge, with strong specialisation in European law and competition. He has meticulous attention to detail and a proactive stance.'
‘It is our conviction that Garrigues offers the best legal services in Portugal. It has very experienced people, with deep technical knowledge and analytical skills. Always attentive to details and with unparalleled wit.'
Key clients
- Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA)
- WPP
- Volvo
- Jaguar Land Rover
- Polestar
- Associação Nacional de Farmácias
- Samsung
- Dukes Education
- Japan Tobacco International
- Prestibel – Empresa de segurança, S.A.
Work highlights
- Assisting BBVA in a cartel in the banking sector for allegedly exchanging confidential information related to commercial conditions and production volumes of various financial products, with a particular emphasis on credit for house purchase and consumer credit.
- Assisting Prestibel – Empresa de Segurança, S.A., the leading Portuguese private surveillance company in an alleged cartel sanctioned by the Portuguese Competition Authority.
- Assisted Baxi on antitrust investigation related to price fixing and geographic allocation of clients within the Portuguese territory.
Lawyers
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
Luís Pinto Monteiro
Other key lawyers
Miguel Cortes Martins, Sofia Vilas Boas