White-Collar Crime
Europe Guide 2024 : Portugal
Band 1
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Morais Leitão houses a top-tier team of professionals who are regularly active on sophisticated investigations and criminal proceedings. The team is sought out by private individuals and companies to assist with allegations of corruption, money laundering and embezzlement. Its skills also extend to the management of tax evasion, fraud and cybercrime claims.
Work Highlights
- Morais Leitão represented Sport Lisboa e Benfica in cybercrime cases related to phishing and hacking, as well as the subsequent appeal proceedings.
Notable Practitioners
Rui Patrício has a wealth of expertise in handling white-collar crime mandates and is recognised for the breadth of his criminal law practice. He assists clients with money laundering, fraud and bribery matters. His deep practice also covers corruption, embezzlement and tax evasion investigations.
"It was good to have him by my side, he dealt with the matter very well."
Tiago Félix da Costa enters the rankings this year on the back of strong market support. He draws upon his expertise in white-collar crime investigations to assist clients with money laundering, corruption and fraud claims.
"Tiago Félix da Costa is a very accessible lawyer."
Ranked Lawyers at
Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados
Portugal