DLA Piper ABBC

The ‘versatile’ team at DLA Piper ABBC handles the full gamut of TMT matters, ranging from data protection, software licensing, and administrative disputes to issues concerning unfair competition. The practice is steered by João Costa Quinta, who is noted for his focus on commercial contracts and privacy issues, where he is frequently sought by national and international clients. Other notable individuals include Margarida Leitão Nogueira, who plays an active role in the IT, gaming, media, entertainment, advertising, and e-commerce industries, and Vanessa Patrocínio, lauded for her ’ability to understand the specific reality of the client’. Former co-head Daniel Reis left the firm in February 2026.