DLA Piper ABBC advises multinational and domestic clients on telecoms, IT, and privacy matters, with particular expertise in e-commerce, cybersecurity, and product compliance. The group also advises on AI issues, software licensing, and media mandates. João Costa Quinta, who specialises in commercial contracts and privacy, heads up the practice. Margarida Leitão Nogueira, whose expertise spans regulatory, commercial, IP, tech and data protection issues, is another key practitioner. Former co-head Daniel Reis left the firm in early 2026.
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Key clients
- Microsoft
- Fujifilm
- Critical Manufacturing
- Tesla
- DIGI Portugal
- Globalstar
- Yamaha Motor Portugal
- PPG Dyrup
- Critical TechWorks
- Inmarsat
- Claire’s
- Planeta de Livros
- Ready To Shoot
- Braveplateau
- Philip Morris
Work highlights
Advising DIGI Communications on its comprehensive expansion into the Portuguese market, covering all regulatory, commercial, employment, real estate, tax, competition, litigation, and corporate aspects as it rolls out 5G spectrum and begins offering fixed, mobile, internet, and TV services in Portugal.
Advising Ready To Shoot on all legal aspects related to its production services in Portugal for international advertising films, feature films, TV series, and brand content.
Advising Synopsys, Inc. on the drafting and negotiation of IP ownership and sharing agreements with Portuguese universities.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
João Costa Quinta
Other key lawyers
Margarida Leitão Nogueira; Vanessa Patrocínio