Durham Agrellos is a boutique firm known for advising banks, corporations, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals on tax and wealth management matters. The practice is co-led by Miguel Durham Agrellos, who specialises in international tax, family governance and corporate restructuring, and Paulo da Rocha Pichel, who focuses on tax, corporate governance and restructuring, and family governance planning.
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Testimonials
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- 'Durham Agrellos pairs private-wealth judgment with insolvency execution, giving family offices cross-border support that turns Portuguese court procedure into simple, actionable steps. Their strengths are flawless filings and evidence chains, recovery modelling that guides vote/objection strategy, and clear, phase-based budgets.'
- 'This firm stands out for its exceptional client service, strategic thinking, and deep understanding of complex legal matters. They take a highly personalised and pragmatic approach, which makes working with them efficient and reassuring.'
- 'The team is responsive, knowledgeable, and proactive. They're not just technically strong but also understand the broader commercial context, which adds real value. Their ability to collaborate across areas and deliver clear, actionable advice is a major strength.'
- 'Capacity to listen to our doubts/problems and approach us (clients) with questions/answers that are fully understandable between parties. Fresh, smart, young approach to the issue.'
- 'Competence, professionalism, availability, customer focus, knowledge.'
- 'Throughout my seven years in Portugal, Durham Agrellos Advogados has been an essential pillar in my personal and professional career. At every important stage of my growth, their work has been indispensable—always making processes simpler, clearer, and smoother, even in the most complex situations.'
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Miguel Durham Agrellos; Paulo da Rocha Pichel
Other key lawyers
Ricardo Pereira Amaro; Francisco Duque Lima