Corporate/M&A
Global Guide 2024 : Portugal
Band 1
Contact number
+351 21 864 0000Chambers Review
Linklaters boasts a top-ranked department with a strong bench of experienced team members handling the full spectrum of high-value and complex corporate mandates. The law firm's wide-ranging expertise includes acquisitions and share sales, across various industry sectors, including energy and banking. It also demonstrates capabilities in supporting clients in the insurance and real estate sectors, further assisting with corporate restructurings and joint ventures. The team has recommended capabilities in cross-border mandates.
Work Highlights
- Linklaters assisted SNCF with the acquisition of Takargo Rail in Portugal.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Its lawyers are knowledgeable and business-oriented."
"The lawyers can find efficient and simple solutions for complex matters."
"A very solid team that can manage very complex transactions and can handle cross-border deals very well."
"Linklaters has a dedicated and committed team."
"Its lawyers are knowledgeable and business-oriented."
"The lawyers can find efficient and simple solutions for complex matters."
"A very solid team that can manage very complex transactions and can handle cross-border deals very well."
"Linklaters has a dedicated and committed team."
Notable Practitioners
Marcos de Sousa Monteiro is well versed in a variety of corporate matters involving the insurance, banking and transportation sectors. He assists with acquisitions, mergers and divestments.
"He has a very good capacity to manage transactions that are complex and difficult to close."
António Soares is an experienced corporate and M&A adviser. He has experience acting for clients in the energy sector.
Diogo Plantier Santos frequently assists clients with sales, acquisitions and cross-border share deals. He further advises on joint ventures.
"He is a great lawyer."