International & Cross-Border Capabilities | Global

Linklaters is a globally recognised magic circle law firm with a significant presence in Portugal, where it advises multinational clients on their transactional and contentious issues across Iberia, Europe, lusophone Africa and Brazil. The highly regarded Lisbon office is well equipped to handle a broad variety of multi-jurisdictional matters, either acting as lead counsel or in conjunction with Linklaters' colleagues in another jurisdiction.

The law firm offers elite practitioners across corporate transactions and financing and international dispute resolution matters for a multinational clientele. It is a prominent adviser on project finance negotiations relating to overseas developments, and its leading litigation and investigations teams are well versed in criminal fraud and corruption matters. It is also experienced advising on international arbitrations, notably those involving Portuguese-speaking countries.

VdA is a market-leading independent law firm with a formidable reputation in the cross-border transactional space. The Lisbon-based practice has a burgeoning international profile with teams covering 13 jurisdictions, including integrated services in lusophone Africa, francophone Africa and Timor-Leste. The firm is particularly highlighted for its strong presence in Angola. For multi-jurisdictional work which extends beyond the firm's footprint, it engages with trusted co-counsel, drawing upon its non-exclusive list of partnership firms across Europe, America and Africa. VdA frequently collaborates with highly rated firms from the UK and USA, which also includes the regular secondment of lawyers.

CS'Associados is a highly regarded full-service law firm noted for its ability to carry out cross-border work for its clients and highlighted for its transactional prowess, notably in finance and private equity. Operating out of a single office, the Lisbon team combines effectively with co-counsel for multi-jurisdictional matters, often partnering with large international firms, to provide an integrated service for its clients.

PLMJ is a popular choice as co-counsel, partnering with established international law firms to handle the Portuguese elements of large, multi-jurisdictional transactions and disputes. It is also well equipped to coordinate cross-border work as lead counsel for Portuguese businesses, drawing upon its relationships with highly rated firms in other jurisdictions. To further facilitate cross-border coordination, the firm created 'PLMJ Colab', a collaborative network of law firms in lusophone African jurisdictions, Timor-Leste and Macau.

Abreu Advogados is known for representing Portuguese clients in overseas matters, spanning a comprehensive range of practice areas, including corporate/M&A, banking and finance, and intellectual property. The law firm has ten international desks, dedicated to key markets in Asia, West Africa, Europe and South America, which collaborate with local firms to provide enhanced support to clients on global mandates. The firm is equally recognised for advising multinational clients on the Portuguese components of international transactions, routinely handling a range of contentious, transactional and regulatory matters.

A law firm frequently endorsed for its geographic reach, DLA Piper is highlighted by sources for delivering an integrated approach to an array of transactional and contentious proceedings. Across its network, the firm has a strong commitment to sector groups and industry-focused expertise, with retail, pharmaceuticals and technology representing key areas of focus. Its Lisbon office houses a large team of lawyers regularly instructed by a broad variety of Portuguese and international clients on an array of transactional and contentious matters.

Garrigues is a notable independent Iberian law firm with an impressively far-reaching international network, including offices in Europe, China and North Africa. The firm advises various multinational investors on a range of cross-border transactions and disputes. Additionally highlighted for its experience handling cross-border work involving Spain and the UK, the firm's international profile is further characterised by its concerted expansion into Latin America through the opening of its own offices and partnerships with local firms.

Recognised as one of the pioneers for developing a cross-border strategy in relation to African jurisdictions, Miranda & Associados continues to be highlighted for its considerable strength in this area. Renowned internationally in the oil and gas industry, it boasts an effective network of offices and alliances across the Portuguese-speaking world. In addition to oil and gas, the team advises on a wide range of work within the power projects and renewable energy sectors, including transactional, regulatory and contentious matters.

The law firm offers a market-leading corporate team well versed in cross-border M&A and joint ventures, with added expertise in the private equity sphere. It also houses a leading capital markets practice with notable strength in IPOs and derivatives. Its banking team is highly regarded for acquisition finance, real estate financing and cross-border regulatory work. The firm also houses a first-rate and all-encompassing disputes practice, including litigation, arbitration and white-collar crime experts.

Regarded as a highly capable global practice, CMS provides a comprehensive service to international clients in areas such as M&A, dispute resolution, and banking and finance. The international law firm also stands out for its expansive network of offices throughout continental Europe, which is strengthened by its presence in Asia, Africa and Latin America. The firm has an established base in Portugal, with a Lisbon team offering an integrated service covering a broad range of transactional and contentious work.