Ranking tables
General Business Law: Corporate | Europe
Porto
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Senior Statespeople
Band 2
Band 3
Band 4
Francisco Espregueira Mendes TELLES14 Years Ranked
João Coelho de Pinho Miranda & Associados6 Years Ranked
Jorge Simões Cortez Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados, SP, RL.30 Years Ranked
Miguel Miranda PRA - Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados6 Years Ranked
Pedro Sá PRA - Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados6 Years Ranked
Up and Coming
All Lawyers profiles
Senior Statespeople
S Carlos Lucena
TELLES | General Business Law: Corporate2024 | Senior Statespeople | 34 Years RankedCarlos Lucena is a hugely respected corporate lawyer who earns praise for his management of complex transactional mandates on behalf of funds and corporate clients.
S Carlos Osório de Castro
Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados, SP, RL. | General Business Law: Corporate2024 | Senior Statespeople | 36 Years RankedMarket commentators identify Carlos Osório de Castro as one of the most high-profile corporate lawyers in the market. In addition to his advice on the negotiation of cross-border strategic partnerships between major corporates, Carlos Osório de Castro plays a supporting role in varied disputes mandates.
Band 1
1 Tomás Pessanha
Garrigues | General Business Law: Corporate2024 | Band 1 | 34 Years RankedTomás Pessanha leads major corporate mandates, including the establishment of transatlantic joint ventures and company restructurings. He also acts for companies investing as limited partners in private equity funds.
Band 2
2 Bernardo Maria Lobo XavierMorais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados, SP, RL. | General Business Law: Corporate2024 | Band 2 | 22 Years RankedBernardo Maria Lobo Xavier handles corporate transactions and real estate acquisitions. He is well known among market commentators as a key partner in the firm's Porto office.
2 Eduardo Verde PinhoMorais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados, SP, RL. | General Business Law: Corporate2024 | Band 2 | 34 Years RankedMarket commentators highlight Eduardo Verde Pinho for his handling of M&A transactions. He also offers support on contractual issues.
2 Isabel Gião de Andrade
VdA | General Business Law: Corporate2024 | Band 2 | 30 Years RankedIsabel Gião de Andrade is a focused corporate law practitioner. She advises on corporate restructurings and transactions, including significant cross-border mandates. She also has experience in the negotiation of supply and distribution contracts.
Band 3
3 Filipe Avides Moreira
PLMJ | General Business Law: Corporate2024 | Band 3 | 22 Years RankedFilipe Avides Moreira advises on domestic and international corporate transactions and restructurings including those that have a key real estate or energy component. He also acts on the investor side of venture capital deals.
3 Joaquim Vieira PeresMorais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados, SP, RL. | General Business Law: Corporate2024 | Band 3 | 36 Years RankedJoaquim Vieira Peres is a top-ranked competition lawyer based in the firm's Porto office. He is well placed to handle competition and M&A mandates.
3 Paulo de Tarso Domingues
Abreu Advogados | General Business Law: Corporate2024 | Band 3 | 18 Years RankedPaulo de Tarso Domingues advises on corporate and commercial mandates, including project development and corporate restructuring. Interviewees highlight his academic background and note his prominence in the market.
3 Rui Peixoto DuarteAbreu Advogados | General Business Law: Corporate2024 | Band 3 | 22 Years RankedRui Peixoto Duarte is a key partner in the firm's corporate and real estate practices. He advises international companies on the establishment of Portuguese subsidiaries and the acquisition of companies and land plots.
Band 4
4 Francisco Espregueira MendesTELLES | General Business Law: Corporate2024 | Band 4 | 14 Years RankedFrancisco Espregueira Mendes has a broad corporate and commercial practice that includes corporate restructurings, share acquisitions and sales.4 João Coelho de Pinho
Miranda & Associados | General Business Law: Corporate2024 | Band 4 | 6 Years Ranked"João Coelho de Pinho is a skilful and prepared lawyer. He handles complexity with amazing dexterity and provides comprehensive advice in every situation."4 Jorge Simões CortezMorais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados, SP, RL. | General Business Law: Corporate2024 | Band 4 | 30 Years RankedJorge Simões Cortez stands out for his market reputation in corporate mandates. He advises on the sale of telecoms infrastructure and the negotiation of sharing agreements in cross-border transactions.4 Miguel Miranda
PRA - Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados | General Business Law: Corporate2024 | Band 4 | 6 Years Ranked"Miguel is always available. He has a high degree of legal knowledge and a strong business and customer sense."4 Pedro SáPRA - Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados | General Business Law: Corporate2024 | Band 4 | 6 Years RankedPedro Sá attracts attention for his handling of M&A transactions on behalf of Porto-headquartered companies.
Up and Coming
U Manuel Liberal JerónimoGarrigues | General Business Law: Corporate2024 | Up and Coming | 12 Years RankedManuel Liberal Jerónimo is recognised for his solid offering in corporate transactions. He provides assistance with share acquisitions and restructuring mandates and has a good knowledge of the real estate sector.