With ‘excellent expertise in navigating the complexities of Portuguese criminal law’, Abreu Advogados is trusted for complex economic and financial crimes, including corruption, fraud, tax crimes and money laundering, as well as criminal proceedings involving political and public officials. The practice is jointly led by Pedro Barosa, who stands out for his ’strategic approach’ to sensitive matters, and Ana Rita Duarte de Campos, renowned for her ‘strong grasp’ of complex economic crime. Ana Grosso Alves is proficient in compliance matters, an area further strengthened by Ana de Brito Camacho’s arrival from Sérvulo & Associados in September 2025. Paulo de Sá e Cunha is no longer at the firm.

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Testimonials

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‘The team possesses extensive knowledge of the legislation applicable to the matters entrusted to them, and provides quick and technically sound responses.’
‘I would highlight the overall availability of the team, the quality of drafted court documents and the ability to understand the clients' specific concerns, which allows for a more practical approach to every answer given.’
‘Abreu Advogados has a highly professional and responsive white-collar crime team. They provide practical and strategic advice with strong technical expertise. The team stands out for its integrity, client focus, and innovative approach in complex fraud cases.’
‘Excellent expertise in navigating the complexities of Portuguese criminal law. The team is well versed in working with colleagues in other jurisdictions and coordinating action where there is active enforcement in multiple jurisdictions.’
‘Ana Rita Duarte de Campos provides an in-depth analysis of risks; understands clients' work and how they are structured; provides quick follow-ups/work turnaround; demonstrates creativity in the solutions proposed.’
‘Ana Rita Duarte de Campos has a lot of experience with fraud and white-collar crime matters, with a strong grasp of both substantive and procedural law across multiple jurisdictions.’

Key clients

AIRBNB
Andritz Hydro GmbH
Caixa Central de Crédito Agrícola Mútuo
Federação Portuguesa de Futebol
Galp Energia
GASMOCAM, MAD, S.A.
Interfundos – Sociedade Gestora de Fundos de Investimento Colectivo,SA
Paula Ribeiro Cases Consulting, Lda.
Sérgio Ávila
Synlab Group - Europe’s leading provider of laboratory diagnostic services

Work highlights

Advising the Portuguese Football Federation on the criminal proceedings against Rui Pinto, the creator of Football Leaks, who was charged with over 90 cybercrimes and attempted extortion.

Representing Paula Ribeiro Cases Consulting, Lda. in a criminal case involving 126 defendants accused of subsidy fraud, money laundering, and aggravated tax offences linked to EU-funded operations.

Advised Sérgio Humberto Rocha de Ávila, former Vice-President of the Azores Government and current Member of Parliament, on a criminal investigation concerning alleged mismanagement linked to SATA Airlines and financial losses of €200m.