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About
Provided by Gonçalo Anastácio
Practice Areas
Competition & EU
Energy
Career
Partner and Head of the Competition & EU Department and the Energy Department, Gonçalo Anastácio is one of the most recognised lawyers in his field, both nationally and internationally, including by the leading law directories (Band 1 by Chambers & Partners and Hall Of Fame by Legal 500).
With over 25 years of experience, Gonçalo has been involved in many of the most high-profile competition and regulatory cases in Portugal.
Professional Memberships
Portuguese Bar Association
President of ICC Portugal (International Chamber of Commerce)
Circle of Portuguese Competition Lawyers
Portuguese Energy Law Association
FDL - European Institute
IDEFF- Institute of Economic Law, University of Lisbon
Portuguese Association of European Law
Editor for the Energy Sector of the Competition and Regulatory Law Journal of the Portuguese Competition Authority/IDEFF
Editorial Committee of the legal review of IBRAC – Brazilian Institute for Competition, Consumer and Trade Studies
Publications
Author/Editor of a number of Portuguese reference books and articles on EU Competition and Regulatory Law.
Chambers Review
Europe
Gonçalo Anastácio is particularly strong in behavioural mandates, representing clients in the initial PCA investigation, as well as in subsequent appeals and damages actions. He also has experience of assisting clients with obtaining competition law approval for proposed joint ventures.
Gonçalo Anastácio often assists clients with the negotiation of commercial agreements, acquisitions and investments in the renewable energy sector. He is further noted for his experience representing clients hailing from Greater China.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Gonçalo is an excellent lawyer. He is available, very proactive and has a deep knowledge of the Portuguese energy sector."
"He is a very strong leading lawyer who, through his deep knowledge of different markets, is able to successfully make the bridge between the law and business."
"He deals easily with urgent and complex matters."
"He is a very strong leader, as well as giving the impression of a collegial office ambience. He is very driven to deliver to clients."
"Without a doubt, he is the best lawyer in the competition area in Portugal."
"Gonçalo Anastácio is very knowledgeable and experienced."
"He is a lawyer with a deep understanding of competition law and a strong orientation towards issue resolution. He is one of the best in the country and he is also a good team leader."
"Gonçalo is excellent at all levels, and his advice is always valued greatly."
"Gonçalo is an excellent lawyer. He is available, very proactive and has a deep knowledge of the Portuguese energy sector."
"He is a very strong leading lawyer who, through his deep knowledge of different markets, is able to successfully make the bridge between the law and business."
"He deals easily with urgent and complex matters."
"He is a very strong leader, as well as giving the impression of a collegial office ambience. He is very driven to deliver to clients."
"Without a doubt, he is the best lawyer in the competition area in Portugal."
"Gonçalo Anastácio is very knowledgeable and experienced."
"He is a lawyer with a deep understanding of competition law and a strong orientation towards issue resolution. He is one of the best in the country and he is also a good team leader."
"Gonçalo is excellent at all levels, and his advice is always valued greatly."