Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados > Oporto, Portugal > Firm Profile

‘A very good and dedicated team.’

‘Elmano Sousa Costa is a great professional.’

‘A highly skilled and professional team, the firm possesses expertise across various disciplines that complement the overall needs. They are client-focused, adaptable to different requirements, both professionally and operationally.’

‘Personal and professional attention, with prompt responses to issues as they arise and valuable advice, all delivered with a high level of availability. Vera Esteves Cardoso accompanied us with diligence, professionalism, and a deep understanding of our needs.’

‘Filipe Lowndes Marques provides expert solutions.’

‘They are simply the best in the market.’

‘Super strong lawyers, very easy to work with, world class service.’

‘Excellent technical skills and knowledge of the Portuguese market and regulatory authorities. The team is available 24/7 and have a great commercial approach and understanding of business issues.’

‘Eduardo Paulino is an M&A star in Portugal. He is very creative and business-minded and always ready to tackle all issues as they arise. Very reliable and always available.’

‘Margarida Torres Gama is an up-and-coming partner specialising in insurance. She is thoughtful and very knowledgeable. She is constructive in negotiations and very reliable.’

‘I believe that the skills of the lawyers at this legal firm are incredibly good in the fields we have hired them for, such as M&A transactions and project finance.’

‘Ricardo Andrade and Rute Carvalho da Silva in M&A are great lawyers with extraordinary negotiation skills. We have been using their services for several years.’

‘A spirit of partnership put into practice on a daily basis; technical competence and ability to approach the business, with unquestionable availability. Impeccable ethical positioning.’

‘I would like to highlight, with pleasure, the names of Tiago Félix da Costa and Maria Assunção da Cunha Reis.’

‘Uniquely combines academic knowledge and rigour with the practice of law, which allows it to achieve a very high standard. Another differentiator is the human qualities of its lawyers, starting with the partners.’

‘In this area, Tiago Félix da Costa stands out the most. He is an exceptional professional, both in the litigation aspect, resulting from his criminal law background, and in the legal advisory aspect, in which he is also very effective.’

‘This law firm stands out for its combination of technical excellence with a personalised and innovative approach to its clients’ challenges. With a highly qualified team, which includes professionals from different areas of law, it is able to offer an interdisciplinary and comprehensive service, adjusted to the specific needs of each sector.’

‘The quality of the service is evident in the dedication to the client and the ability to adapt to changes in the legal and regulatory market, both nationally and internationally. Several of the team members have international experience, which enriches the work carried out, guaranteeing legally solid and innovative solutions.’

‘Tiago Félix da Costa is one of the references in this area in Portuguese law.’

‘Very competent, with one of the best lawyers in data protection.’

‘Professionalism of all members of the different teams. In-depth knowledge of the cases. High technical consistency. Very high ethical and deontological standards.’

‘Francisco Cortez is a very experienced lawyer, intelligent, insightful, with solid technical knowledge, and ability to lead teams.’

‘Sofia Vaz Sampaio is a very consistent and intelligent lawyer, and masters all of the cases entrusted to her.’

‘Team made up of excellent, dedicated and diligent professionals. I highlight the partners Francisco Cortez, Filipe Vaz Pinto and Sofia Vaz Sampaio.’

‘Permanent availability and support; detailed and exhaustive analysis; clear communication; and strategic thinking.’

‘Filipe Vaz Pinto – in-depth knowledge of all legal issues, close to the client, tactical and strategic knowledge.’

‘A market-leading practice in the defense of collective redress, both in the competition and consumer sphere.’

‘It is a firm in which the client can trust the technical capacity of its lawyers, from partners to juniors, in monitoring issues. Lawyers and other technicians are endowed with technical and personal qualities seeking to respond to the client’s interests.’

‘This law firm stands out for its combination of technical excellence, personalised service and innovation. The quality of the service provided is evidenced by its strong focus on the needs of its clients, always seeking strategic and tailored solutions, regardless of the complexity of the case.’

‘The team is made up of highly qualified professionals who are specialised in various areas of law, which allows the firm to offer a full range of legal services with an integrated and multidisciplinary approach.’

‘The team’s specialism, combined with practical experience and a commitment to constant updating, guarantees accurate and effective legal advice. One of the characteristics that distinguishes this law firm is its strong focus on innovation and the use of technology.’

‘Pedro Goulão is one of the main leaders of the team, known for his expertise in the area of ​​labour law. What sets him apart from the competition is his ability to offer strategic and innovative legal solutions, always aligned with the clients’ goals.’

‘Isabel Valente Dias: Recognised for her expertise in labour law, she has a reputation for technical excellence and academic rigour, which makes her a reference in the sector. What sets her apart is her ability to combine in-depth legal knowledge with a practical approach.’

‘The Morais Leitão teams have considerable knowledge of the group and the business, and demonstrate availability in supporting us in different projects from different areas and scopes.’

‘Knowledge of the business and the history of the group’s activity. Availability and empathy in the work carried out together.’

‘Experience and knowledge across the renewable energy business, in particular insight into regulation and energy markets in Portugal.’

‘Catarina Brito Ferreira has experience and extensive technical and legal knowledge in the energy sector, bringing real negotiation skills.’

‘High level of specific knowledge. Pragmatic approach. Availability and customer service.’

‘Luis Nascimento Ferreira – technical knowledge, availability and customer service.’

‘In-depth knowledge of the functioning of the sector and its legal framework, both at the domestic and European level. The team has innovative solutions particularly in terms of applied AI.’

‘Great knowledge of competition and a strong focus on the customer.’

‘The qualities that I highlight in the team are efficiency, knowledge of the market and the business, ability to anticipate risks, credibility with relevant stakeholders (regulators, government and peers), pragmatic approach to problems, ability to critically analyse issues.’ 

‘Philipp Melcher is pragmatic, insightful, critical, in-depth knowledge of the issues. He gets involved in the issues and builds a relationship of trust with the client that fosters co-creativity in the development of solutions, increasing the effectiveness and simplicity of the solutions.’

‘Inês Ferrari Careto: in-depth knowledge of the market, resilient, critical, with an enormous capacity to work under pressure, producing high-quality legal analyses in short deadlines, able to lead discussions with the client in order to reduce the time needed to identify the critical aspects in each situation necessary for the development of the solution.’

‘High quality consultancy. Very assertive in the analysis of the topics presented. 360° view of the problems.’

‘The team is noted for its competence and reputation.’

‘This firm worked with me very closely in the wire fraud case; they presented me detailed analysis of what they will do, how they will do it and when can I expect to hear the results. Everything was upfront and transparent. They are professional, honest and efficient.’

‘Tiago Geraldo is very professional and has high integrity.’

‘Excellent English, which renders the communication fluid. Good strategic mind. Prompt at acting and implementing the strategy developed with the client.’

‘The excellence of their technical-legal qualities, their technical rigour and precision, the flexibility of the solutions presented, and their sublime ability to adapt and reason in very diverse and complex regimes are some of the essential characteristics that distinguish this team, giving them well-deserved and justified national and international recognition. They are undoubtedly professionals of excellence and act with an enormous sense of ethics, rigour and responsibility in their work.’

‘Competence, know-how, recognition in the field, dedication, professionalism, integrity.’

‘Available to respond to customer requests efficiently. Search for solutions that ensure greater security in the decisions to be made.’

‘Filipe Lowndes Marques – availability and knowledge of the files.’

‘The Morais Leitão team stands out not only for its technical know-how, but also for its ability to support its clients, making every effort to find the most appropriate solution. The commitment demonstrated and the support received throughout the process stand out.’

‘I highlight Nuno Gundar da Cruz, for his professionalism, pragmatism and dedication.’

‘Rui Ribeiro Lima is an example of professionalism and in-depth knowledge of urban planning.’

‘João Pereira Reis is the best! He is experienced, thoughtful and has vast knowledge in the areas of administrative law, public law and urban planning.’

‘Rui Ribeiro Lima is an excellent lawyer and a fantastic communicator.’

‘The urban planning and territorial planning team has distinguished itself over the years for its in-depth knowledge and vast experience in this area.’

‘Rui Ribeiro Lima is very pro-active and easy to get a hold of.’

‘The legal service provided is characterised by quality, competence, proximity to clients and availability.’

‘The team consists of respectful individuals with a high level of knowledge of local legislation. It has a good network of contacts that can be used to  provide us with additional support.’

‘Rui Ribeiro Lima always contributes with positive ideas and ways to move forward.’

‘Technical quality and closeness to the client.’

‘The team stands out for its competence and diligence, always being available to provide support with the most complex and urgent issues. What makes this firm truly unique is the ability to adapt innovative legal solutions to the client’s specific needs while maintaining a high level of professionalism.’

‘One of the main differentiators of the company is the vast competence in different areas of law, which provides us with a holistic and safe response on several fronts. This integrated approach allows us to deal with multidisciplinary legal issues effectively, ensuring we receive comprehensive advice aligned with our global needs.’

‘Their collaborative approach and use of cutting-edge technology distinguish them in the context of the national legal market.’

‘Morais Leitão, with a diverse and experienced team, combines technical knowledge with exceptional availability, offering top-quality legal service, always focused on results and client satisfaction. This places the company in a prominent position in relation to others on the market.’

‘Joana Duro is an excellent professional, who stands out for her competence, diligence and in-depth knowledge of the subjects in which she works.’

‘ML is a firm that uniquely combines academic knowledge and rigour with the practice of law, which allows it to achieve a very high standard. Another of the firm’s distinctive characteristics lies in the human qualities of its lawyers, starting with the partners.’

‘João Anacoreta Correia stands out for his professional qualities, his wisdom, his ability to listen and understand the client’s needs and his honesty in bringing constructive solutions to all business disputes in which he is called upon to give his opinion.’

‘The firm has lawyers who are very knowledgeable about matters relating to energy law.’

‘Catarina Brito Ferreira has lots of experience in energy and corporate law issues.’

‘The team stands out for its competence and diligence. They are always available to provide support with the most complex and urgent issues.’

‘Nuno Peres Alves is distinguishable for his enormous knowledge of our business, his solid legal knowledge, his vast experience and his way of interacting with clients.’

‘It has a diverse and experienced team. They combine technical knowledge with exceptional availability, to offer top-quality legal service, always focusing on results and client satisfaction.’

‘It combines solid legal experience with a deep strategic vision, offering adapted and effective legal solutions.’

‘Nuno Peres Alves – excellent professional, who stands out for his competence, diligence and in-depth knowledge of the subjects.’

‘All the team members are responsive to our needs, some of which require urgent action. There is strength in depth within the firm which has never resulted in us having to wait because any one person is not available. Most of our needs are dealt with by João Tiago Silveira and Vasco Mesquita who form an excellent partnership with their balance of experience and knowledge.’

‘The public law team in Portugal stands out for its technical excellence, capacity for innovation and client-oriented approach.’

‘Attentive to details, fast, available and efficient. The partners we want in the Portuguese market.’

‘MLGTS has very good market knowledge and is experienced with international institutional investors.’

‘João Torroaes Valente is very proactive and well-informed about what happens in the real estate market.’

‘The practice offers advice and services of a high quality. They efficiently delegate the tasks to members of their team.’

‘It provides excellent customer service, responding to queries quickly. It provides clear and concise advice.’

‘This is the most reputable law firm in Portugal.’

‘It is characterised by a flexible and welcoming approach, combined with the extensive legal and technical knowledge of its team members’

‘João Torroaes Valente is a highly experienced and competent professional.’

‘I have been working with the tax team at Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados for the last 12 years and I consider them especially good at litigation.’

‘The team is noted for its technical knowledge, professionalism in monitoring and availability to the client, search for solutions that take into account your business context and impeccable treatment.’

‘I would especially recommend Bruno Santiago and Raquel Maurício. In Bruno’s case, he recognises value and encourages the autonomy of those he works with – his human and leadership qualities are palpable. Bruno is always available to the client.’

‘Raquel has been tireless in the day-to-day management of the processes and in accompanying the client. The inherent tax issues have proved to be highly complex, with Raquel proving to be creative and proposing innovative solutions. At the same time, she is always very cordial and available (even under pressure!). She combines technical and human qualities that make her a professional of excellence.’

‘The tax team led by Ricardo Seabra Moura demonstrated enormous proactivity in satisfying the interests of clients. It does this by ensuring total availability, excellent technical quality and transparency in communication with the customer.’

‘Ricardo Seabra Moura, one to watch – a reference in the rise.’

‘Isabel Fidalgo stands out for her involvement and availability.’

‘Depth of knowledge of all relevant subjects. Dedication to the client.’

‘It has a lot of expertise in Portuguese maritime law.’

‘Manuel Freitas Pita efficiently provides high-quality advice.’

‘We are very pleased with the assistance provided by Manuel Freitas Pita.’

‘It provides good and efficient services.’

‘Manuel Freitas Pita is experienced, swift and always very professional and committed. We can highly recommend him.’

‘Ricardo do Nascimento Ferreira’s advice is always very clear and transparent; pragmatic and client-oriented. Ricardo is supported by Filipa Castanheira de Almeida who has quick responses and is extremely diligent in her communication.’

‘The Morais Leitão team has provided a service of extremely technical and personal quality.’

‘Vasco Stilwell d’ Andrade and his team are efficient and technically impeccable.’

‘Vasco Stilwell d’ Andrade – technical capacity, friendliness, availability, total adjustment to the business and the client.’

‘Joana Maria Andion – young promise with growing technical capacity and excellent work.’

‘I love working with them. The team is professional. Their work is neat, they are helpful, supportive, responsive and easy to work with – and I think that is their selling point. They are also very good in procedural matters, so we enjoy working with them in patent litigation. They always offer a practical solution, weighing up the potential costs and not just looking at the legal aspect.’

‘Ricardo do Nascimento Ferreira is always available and very responsive. It seems that there is no problem that he cannot solve for us. It is clear that he has a lot of experience in patent disputes.’

‘Filipa Castanheira de Almeida is very responsive and helpful.’

‘The firm has a solid reputation for quality, seriousness, ethical behaviour and a good work environment. I recommend the team’s excellent ability to adapt to the market, retain talent and focus and prompt service to clients.’

‘Nuno Peres Alves has a broad and solid legal background, which is based on a deep knowledge of administrative law and great versatility in adapting to the diverse demands of new areas of law and new technologies.’

‘The team stands out for its competence and diligence, always being available to provide support with the most complex and urgent issues. What makes this firm truly unique is the ability to adapt innovative legal solutions to the client’s specific needs while maintaining a high level of professionalism.’

‘One of the main differentiators of the firm is the vast competence in different areas of law, which provides us with a holistic and safe response on several fronts. This integrated approach allows us to deal with multidisciplinary legal matters effectively, ensuring we receive comprehensive advice aligned with our global needs.’

‘They use various technological tools that facilitate communication and continuous monitoring of processes, offering us an efficient and accessible service. Their collaborative approach and use of cutting-edge technology distinguish them in the context of the national legal market.’

‘Morais Leitão, with a diverse and experienced team, combines technical knowledge with exceptional availability, offering top-quality legal service, always focused on results and client satisfaction. This places the firm in a prominent position in relation to other offices on the market.’

‘The lawyers we work with most are Nuno Peres Alves and Joana Duro. They are excellent professionals, who stand out for their competence, diligence and in-depth knowledge of the subjects in which they work.’

‘Nuno Peres Alves has extraordinary knowledge of the telecoms sector, which allows us to confidently navigate the most complex and specific issues in this area. His experience and strategic vision are unparalleled, making him an essential partner in the most critical decisions.’