SRS Legal brings extensive expertise in network and electronic communications regulation, advising clients on emerging voice and data services, communication management models, technology outsourcing, cloud computing, media and television services, and digital commerce. The team has been increasingly engaged in AI matters and regularly works with domestic and international corporations, tech innovators and regulatory authorities. Luís Neto Galvão, who has a strong presence in the telecoms, media and IT sectors, and extensive experience in compliance, data audits and transfers, oversees the department. Co-managing partner Octávio Castelo Paulo is a key figure for TMT matters in Portugal and Angola.
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Testimonials
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- 'Excellent knowledge of local telecoms requirements and solid relationships with the regulator. Provides pragmatic risk-based advice.’
- 'Luís Neto Galvão is well-trusted by clients, provides risk-based advice, and keeps us updated on important developments.’
- ‘I had the pleasure of working directly with partner Luís Neto Galvão, who can be described as an absolute gentleman in his dealings with clients, colleagues, and counterparts, a profound connoisseur of the telecoms market in general, and of fibre optic infrastructures in particular, with an extraordinary ability to meet demanding deadlines, meticulously analysing highly complex and voluminous documents without tiring, and always with absolute dedication to the client.’
- ‘We have always relied on their excellent expertise, both in telecoms regulation and the market. They are extraordinarily good and practical. ’
- ‘We work both with Octávio Castelo Paulo and Luís Neto Galvão. Both are excellent lawyers who always provide very pragmatic advice on all the questions and issues we have. ’
- ‘SRS's expertise was fundamental, bringing to the table the knowledge accumulated over decades of involvement in international projects, allowing the client to find a solution for every problem, an answer to every question that arose during the project. SRS's contribution was of the highest quality and cannot be overestimated.’
Key clients
- DXC Technology
- Floene
- SAS Apostas Sociais, Jogos e Apostas Online (Group Misericórdia de Lisboa)
- IQVIA
- BT Portugal
- Victoria Seguros
- Interoute
- GTT
- Ooma
- Sogrape
- WilSon Sonsini
- Power Parity
Work highlights
Advised Vocus, a leading Australian provider of fiber optic network connectivity solutions—including business internet, fiber ethernet, and managed service networks—alongside the law firm Da Silva Teixeira & Associados, in the negotiation of a landmark submarine cable agreement with the Government of Timor-Leste.
Advising NOS on a lawsuit filed on its behalf at the Court of Lisbon against MEO/PT where NOS claimed compensation of around €22m for losses in connection with MEO/PT’s refusals to port numbers to NOS (then ZON) between 2008 and 2009.
Advising Floene on the contracting of all IT services for the main IT functions of the company, including the negotiation, preparation, and revision of contracts, preparing data process agreements, procurement procedures, and providing advice on regulatory requirements.
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Practice head
Luís Neto Galvão
Other key lawyers
Octávio Castelo Paulo; Raquel Gomes Chainho; Miguel Mesquita