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Dispute Resolution | Europe

Portugal

The below Dispute Resolution rankings table provides market-leading insights on the top ranked lawyers and law firms whose advice and legal services can be purchased in Portugal. The rankings are the result of extensive research by our internal research team, who conduct interviews with in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers who have worked alongside them. Use our table and ranking system to identify the most suited provider of legal services for you.

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Senior Statespeople

  1. António Pinto Leite
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    António Pinto Leite
    Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados
    Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados | Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Senior Statespeople | 18 Years Ranked
    António Pinto Leite is well recognised among market commentators for his experience acting as both counsel and arbitrator in international arbitrations.
  2. Tito Arantes Fontes
    PRISMA Advogados | Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Senior Statespeople
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Band 1

  1. Francisco Cortez
    1
    Francisco Cortez
    Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados
    Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados | Head of Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 1 | 13 Years Ranked
    Francisco Cortez remains one of the leading figures in the Portuguese market, frequently advising clients on high-value litigations. He has experience defending corporates in class actions, with further activity in commercial cases.
  2. Frederico Gonçalves Pereira
    1
    Frederico Gonçalves Pereira
    VdA
    VdA | Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 1 | 18 Years Ranked
    Frederico Gonçalves Pereira has a strong track record of handling disputes within the banking, telecommunications, energy and pharmaceutical sectors. His extensive recent case load includes commercial litigations, enforcement proceedings and class actions.
  3. Luís Miguel Cortes Martins
    1
    Luís Miguel Cortes Martins
    Cuatrecasas
    Cuatrecasas | Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 1 | 18 Years Ranked
    Luís Miguel Cortes Martins is a highly experienced and respected lawyer and remains widely recognised for his prowess in complex commercial litigation. He also acts as an arbitrator on corporate arbitrations.
  4. Miguel Esperança Pina
    1
    Miguel Esperança Pina
    CS'Associados
    CS'Associados | Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 1 | 18 Years Ranked
    Miguel Esperança Pina is a central figure in the Portuguese dispute resolution market. He handles a broad range of litigation and arbitration matters, with notable experience in administrative claims seeking to challenge decisions taken either by the Portuguese financial services regulator or by other public bodies. He left CMS to join CS'Associados in November 2024.
  5. Miguel Pinto Cardoso
    1
    Miguel Pinto Cardoso
    VdA
    VdA | Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 1 | 18 Years Ranked
    Miguel Pinto Cardoso has standout experience in complex cross-border arbitrations, including ICC commercial arbitration and investment treaty cases brought against African states. He acts for construction companies and for clients operating in the banking and energy sectors.
  6. Nuno Ferreira Lousa
    1
    Nuno Ferreira Lousa
    Linklaters
    Linklaters | Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 1 | 18 Years Ranked
    Nuno Ferreira Lousa represents clients in the banking and pharmaceutical sector in various administrative and civil law cases. He also acts for public sector bodies on arbitration proceedings.
  7. Ricardo Guimarães
    1
    Ricardo Guimarães
    Linklaters
    Linklaters | Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 1 | 16 Years Ranked
    Ricardo Guimarães holds a strong market reputation and is well placed to assist with a variety of administrative and civil law disputes. He frequently represents clients in compensation claims and commercial litigation, with further experience assisting with class actions.
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Band 2

  1. Fernando Aguilar de Carvalho
    2
    Fernando Aguilar de Carvalho
    Uría Menéndez
    Uría Menéndez | Head of Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 2 | 16 Years Ranked
    Fernando Aguilar de Carvalho handles both civil and criminal cases, frequently assisting clients with class action proceedings and competition damages claims. He also advises on commercial arbitrations.
  2. Filipe Vaz Pinto
    2
    Filipe Vaz Pinto
    Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados
    Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados | Head of Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 2 | 9 Years Ranked
    Filipe Vaz Pinto is well versed in commercial arbitrations, including those under ICC rules. He is also well placed to advise clients on energy and construction arbitrations.
  3. Joaquim Shearman de Macedo
    2
    Joaquim Shearman de Macedo
    PLMJ
    PLMJ | Head of Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 2 | 14 Years Ranked
    Joaquim Shearman de Macedo is capable of handling varied mandates ranging from major cross-border banking disputes to high-profile cases dealing with the breach of intermediation agreements. He has further experience advising clients on BIT arbitration proceedings.
  4. Miguel Azevedo
    2
    Miguel Azevedo
    Garrigues
    Garrigues | Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 2 | 16 Years Ranked
    Miguel Azevedo represents both domestic and international clients in banking, commercial and corporate litigations. He also acts on administrative proceedings, with further activity on ICC arbitrations.
  5. Miguel de Almada
    2
    Miguel de Almada
    Cuatrecasas
    Cuatrecasas | Head of Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 2 | 14 Years Ranked
    Miguel de Almada is frequently seen advising on banking and post-M&A litigation. He also assists with complex commercial arbitration proceedings, including those relating to construction contracts. His client list comprises companies from the transportation and technology sectors.
  6. Nuno Líbano Monteiro
    2
    Nuno Líbano Monteiro
    PLMJ
    PLMJ | Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 2 | 18 Years Ranked
    Nuno Líbano Monteiro is well placed to advise clients on significant environmental class action proceedings related to CO2 emissions, with further experience in debt recovery litigation.
  7. Nuno Salazar Casanova
    2
    Nuno Salazar Casanova
    Uría Menéndez
    Uría Menéndez | Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 2 | 11 Years Ranked
    Nuno Salazar Casanova has a broad litigation practice that extends across shareholder disputes, appeals of competition law fines and the defence of banks in enforcement actions initiated by the Portuguese financial services regulator. His client list includes renowned domestic banks and international auditors.
  8. Pedro Metello de Nápoles
    2
    Pedro Metello de Nápoles
    PLMJ
    PLMJ | Head of Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 2 | 17 Years Ranked
    Pedro Metello de Nápoles has extensive experience acting both as an arbitration counsel and arbitrator in commercial arbitrations, frequently advising clients on compensation claims and breach of contract agreements. He also acts as chairman in arbitration proceedings.
  9. Rita Gouveia
    2
    Rita Gouveia
    CMS
    CMS | Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 2 | 14 Years Ranked
    Rita Gouveia remains a well-known name in the Portuguese market. She advises clients on commercial litigations and international arbitrations, including those under ICC rules. She also assists with enforcement proceedings.
  10. Sofia Martins
    2
    Sofia Martins
    Miranda & Associados
    Miranda & Associados | Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 2 | 14 Years Ranked
    Sofia Martins comes highly recommended for her expertise in handling international and domestic arbitrations, including those under ICC rules. She also acts for clients on litigations in the energy sector.
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Band 3

  1. André Navarro de Noronha
    3
    André Navarro de Noronha
    TELLES
    TELLES | Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 3 | 10 Years Ranked
    André Navarro de Noronha has demonstrable experience in corporate and real estate disputes. He also stands out for his experience handling personal injury claims.
  2. João Maria Pimentel
    3
    João Maria Pimentel
    CS'Associados
    CS'Associados | Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 3 | 17 Years Ranked
    João Maria Pimentel often represents clients in disputes in the banking, telecom and energy sectors. He also acts on enforcement proceedings.
  3. João Saúde
    3
    João Saúde
    Sérvulo & Associados
    Sérvulo & Associados | Head of Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 3 | 14 Years Ranked
    João Saúde has experience representing clients from the banking sector in insolvency-related disputes. He also handles commercial litigation, with further prowess in handling commercial and investment treaty arbitrations.
  4. José Carlos Soares Machado
    3
    José Carlos Soares Machado
    SRS Legal
    SRS Legal | Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 3 | 12 Years Ranked
    José Carlos Soares Machado possesses broad experience in construction, banking and investment-related disputes. He is also well placed to assist with enforcement proceedings.
  5. José Jácome
    3
    José Jácome
    SRS Legal
    SRS Legal | Head of Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 3 | 15 Years Ranked
    José Jácome has a broad disputes practice that includes work on commercial and public law litigation and civil liability claims.
  6. Maria Raquel Moreira
    3
    Maria Raquel Moreira
    Cuatrecasas
    Cuatrecasas | Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 3 | 18 Years Ranked
    Maria Raquel Moreira defends clients in arbitration and litigation arising in the banking sector. She frequently advises on corporate and commercial litigations.
  7. Teresa Anselmo Vaz
    3
    Teresa Anselmo Vaz
    Abreu Advogados
    Abreu Advogados | Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 3 | 16 Years Ranked
    Teresa Anselmo Vaz demonstrates experience representing clients in corporate litigation and arbitration proceedings. She frequently acts on liability claims.
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Band 4

  1. Adriano Squilacce
    4
    Adriano Squilacce
    Uría Menéndez
    Uría Menéndez | Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 4 | 9 Years Ranked
    "He is very involved in matters, provides a very personalised and detailed advice and his technical abilities are impressive."
  2. Carla Gonçalves Borges
    4
    Carla Gonçalves Borges
    VdA
    VdA | Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 4 | 7 Years Ranked
    Carla Gonçalves Borges often advises on commercial disputes arising for clients in the financial services sector. She has proven experience in litigation and arbitration proceedings.
  3. Frederico Bettencourt Ferreira
    4
    Frederico Bettencourt Ferreira
    Cuatrecasas
    Cuatrecasas | Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 4 | 5 Years Ranked
    Frederico Bettencourt Ferreira advises clients from the banking, construction and automotive sectors on commercial litigations, private enforcement claims and class actions. He has further experience in assisting with claw-back claims.
  4. Mafalda Ferreira Santos
    4
    Mafalda Ferreira Santos
    Sérvulo & Associados
    Sérvulo & Associados | Head of Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 4 | 11 Years Ranked
    Mafalda Ferreira Santos regularly advises on banking and real estate disputes, with the proven ability to assist with international matters. She has further experience in disputes regarding distribution agreements and product liability.
  5. Nuno Pena
    4
    Nuno Pena
    CMS
    CMS | Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 4 | 15 Years Ranked
    Nuno Pena represents clients in civil disputes arising in the energy and banking sectors. He also assists with administrative procedures filed against the Portuguese banking sector regulator.
  6. Rita Cruz
    4
    Rita Cruz
    CCA Law Firm
    CCA Law Firm | Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 4 | 8 Years Ranked
    Rita Cruz advises on defamation cases arising within the pharmaceuticals sector. She also has notable experience in commercial arbitration.
  7. Sofia Ribeiro Mendes
    4
    Sofia Ribeiro Mendes
    DLA Piper ABBC
    DLA Piper ABBC | Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked
    Sofia Ribeiro Mendes represents clients from the automotive, real estate, construction and energy industries. She has experience in competition damages claims, construction arbitration and subrogated insurance claims.
  8. Joaquim Taveira da Fonseca
    Taveira da Fonseca & Associados - Sociedade de Advogados, RL | Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 4
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Band 5

  1. Alexandra Nascimento Correia
    5
    Alexandra Nascimento Correia
    Abreu Advogados
    Abreu Advogados | Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 5 | 1 Years Ranked
    Alexandra Nascimento Correia enters the rankings this year following her continued good market performance. She assists with a variety of disputes of the banking and corporate sectors. She has further experience in arbitration proceedings.
  2. Carla Góis Coelho
    5
    Carla Góis Coelho
    PLMJ
    PLMJ | Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 5 | 4 Years Ranked
    Carla Góis Coelho assists clients with environmental class actions cases as well as debt recovery litigation.
  3. Fernando Ferreira Pinto
    5
    Fernando Ferreira Pinto
    Ferreira Pinto Cardigos
    Ferreira Pinto Cardigos | Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 5 | 18 Years Ranked
    Fernando Ferreira Pinto is adept at representing clients in commercial litigations, with further activity acting as an arbitrator and chair in arbitration proceedings.
  4. João Duarte de Sousa
    5
    João Duarte de Sousa
    Garrigues
    Garrigues | Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 5 | 13 Years Ranked
    João Duarte de Sousa heads the team and plays a key role in many of the firm's varied litigation and arbitration matters. He advises clients on commercial and corporate litigations, in addition to assisting with competition claims.
  5. João Valadas Coriel
    5
    João Valadas Coriel
    Valadas Coriel & Associados
    Valadas Coriel & Associados | Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 5 | 7 Years Ranked
    João Valadas Coriel handles varied disputes on behalf of clients from a variety of sectors such as banking, energy and real estate. He advises on commercial litigation as well as IP disputes.
  6. Pedro Caetano Nunes
    5
    Pedro Caetano Nunes
    PLMJ
    PLMJ | Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked
    Pedro Caetano Nunes often assists with disputes arising within insolvency situations, with further experience defending clients in corporate control proceedings.
  7. Rita Samoreno Gomes
    5
    Rita Samoreno Gomes
    PLMJ
    PLMJ | Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked
    Rita Samoreno Gomes has notable experience on the defendant side of antitrust damages claims, with further activity in class actions filed before the Portuguese Competition Court.
  8. Vanessa Antunes
    5
    Vanessa Antunes
    DLA Piper ABBC
    DLA Piper ABBC | Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked
    Vanessa Antunes advises on corporate and commercial litigation as well as insurance claims. She is also well placed to assist with domestic arbitrations.
  9. João Marques de Almeida
    Abreu Advogados | Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 5
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Up and Coming

  1. Manuel de Abreu Castelo Branco
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    Manuel de Abreu Castelo Branco
    Linklaters
    Linklaters | Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Up and Coming | 8 Years Ranked
    Manuel de Abreu Castelo Branco is able to assist with commercial litigation matters, with further activity in defending clients in claims against the Portuguese Competition Authority.
  2. Raquel Galvão Silva
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    Raquel Galvão Silva
    Linklaters
    Linklaters | Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Up and Coming | 4 Years Ranked
    Raquel Galvão Silva plays a supporting role in major litigations conducted on behalf of clients in the banking, life sciences and energy sectors. She also has experience assisting with domestic arbitration proceedings.

Associates to watch

  1. Ricardo Saraiva
    Ricardo Saraiva
    Miranda & Associados
    Miranda & Associados | Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Associates to watch | 3 Years Ranked
    Ricardo Saraiva frequently assists with arbitration proceedings, including key disputes arising for clients in the energy sector.
  2. Rute Marques
    Rute Marques
    PLMJ
    PLMJ | Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Associates to watch | 2 Years Ranked
    Rute Marques assists with damages claims and class action suits, and is also well placed to advise on financial litigation.