Founded in 2023, MFA Legal has quickly established itself as a trusted partner for complex, high-stakes economic and financial crime involving tax, capital markets, fraud, corruption and cybercrime. Valued for its 'speed and efficiency' and 'personalised service', the firm’s expertise extends to regulatory enforcement, compliance and risk management across sectors such as infrastructure, banking, energy, pharmaceutical and sports. Practice head João Medeiros is experienced in economic, financial and tax crime and crisis response. Inês Almeida Costa specialises in criminal law, administrative offences, compliance and sanctions, while Rui Costa Pereira is recognised for his criminal litigation experience in Portuguese-speaking jurisdictions.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘The size of this firm and the long history of collaboration with João Medeiros and Rui Costa Pereira create an ease of relationship that does not exist in heavier structures. At MFA Legal, the concept of client service is very evident.’
- ‘Speed and efficiency. Personalised service.’
Key clients
- SPORT LISBOA E BENFICA — FUTEBOL, S.A.D.
- ASCENDI
- PEPELAN – CONSULTORIA E GESTÃO S.A .
- Diogo Gaspar Ferreira
- ASPERBRAS GROUP
- ALTICE
- António Mexia
- João Manso Neto
- Manuel Salgado
- Construções Pessegueiro, Lda.
- Francisco Pessegueiro
- Diogo Santos Coelho
Work highlights
Advising António Mexia, former CEO of EDP, and João Manso Neto, former CEO of EDP Renováveis Portugal, on a high-profile criminal investigation.
Advised Ascendi on a civil claim against the company for its alleged legal responsibility for the deaths and injuries of the Pedrógão Grande fires.
Advising Sport Lisboa e Benfica and other companies in the Benfica Group on multiple criminal proceedings where Benfica is the injured party, as well as the defendant.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
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
João Medeiros
Other key lawyers
Rui Costa Pereira; Inês Almeida Costa; Madalena Dias Parca; Juliana Vasconcelos Senra