PRA-Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados, Sociedade de Advogados SP RL > Porto, Portugal > Firm Profile

PRA-Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados, Sociedade de Advogados SP RL
RUA NOSSA SENHORA DE FATIMA 177, PISO 7
4050-427 PORTO
Portugal

Portugal > Porto: Leading commercial firms Tier 2

PRA-Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados, Sociedade de Advogados SP RL draws considerable praise from clients, who turn to the team for its ‘technical excellence’ and ‘personalised solutions’. The practice excels in handling corporate and M&A, dispute resolution, tax, competition law, employment, and public law matters. Pedro Sá is frequently called upon to advise on high-profile corporate transactions. Miguel Miranda leads the EU and competition team, bringing significant expertise in antitrust matters. Public law specialist Noel Gomes and employment law expert Joana de Sá further strengthen the team with their dedicated focus on their respective areas.

Practice head(s):

Pedro Sá

Other key lawyers:

Miguel Miranda, Noel Gomes, Joana de Sá, Nuno Oliveira Santos, Efigénia Marabuto Tavares

Testimonials

‘PRA-Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados stands out for offering quality legal services, with a highly specialised team that can address a wide variety of practice areas. It guarantees a fast and effective response and, depending on the matter, it always has internal human resources to involve, which is essential for clients who value fast and personalised solutions.’

‘What makes this firm attractive in the legal market is its ability to establish long-term relationships, showing itself to be a strategic partner, not just a service provider. We value the firm’s focus on innovation and flexibility, as well as its ability to adapt to the specific needs of its clients, promoting a culture of continuous partnership and technical excellence.’

‘Compared to other firms, PRA seems to balance tradition with a forward-looking mindset, which can be an asset for companies or individuals dealing with complex and constantly changing challenges.’

‘Extensive knowledge in a range of legal areas.’

‘Pedro Sá: professional excellence, intelligent and skilful. He has academic rigour and integrity, possessing the right attitude and aptitude supported by strong values.’

‘The team stands out for its excellent coordination, great ability to work in groups, complementarity, availability and friendliness.’

‘The team always has the utmost promptness and competence in responding.’

‘This is a team made up of several lawyers with specialised knowledge in certain matters. It is a very responsible, dedicated and customer-friendly team. Fulfilling the commitments made.’

Key clients

IT Sector – Sistemas de Informação, S. A.

Decunify – Soluções de Comunicação, SA

Sou largo

Work highlights

  • Advising Ius Omnibus on an abuse of dominant position class action against Google.
  • Acting on behalf of Egeo Tecnologia e Ambiente in litigation proceedings against AB Volvo in the context of the truck cartel.

Portugal > Intellectual property Tier 3

Singled out for ‘personalised approach and the high quality of the service provided’, PRA-Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados, Sociedade de Advogados RL excels in handling copyright and image rights issues alongside a wide range of contentious and non-contentious IP matters, including patents, trade marks, and licensing. The team is jointly led by Gonçalo Gil Barreiros, who stands out for his ‘professional conduct and in-depth knowledge’, and Augusto Almeida Correia, who assists clients with a range of IP-related issues. Pedro Rebelo Tavares earns praise for his ‘excellent knowledge.’

Practice head(s):

Gonçalo Gil Barreiros; Augusto Almeida Correia

Other key lawyers:

Pedro Rebelo Tavares; Joana Abreia Oliveira

Testimonials

‘PRA has a highly qualified legal team in industrial property services, for example, patents, trade marks and contract analysis.’

‘Pedro Rebelo Tavares is a professional who pays close attention to the details of the services to be performed and has excellent knowledge of the processing of patent applications.’

‘Gonçalo Gil Barreiros has a broad view of best practices for protecting clients’ industrial property assets.’

‘The law firm stands out for its personalised approach and the high quality of the service provided. The team is made up of highly qualified and dedicated professionals who work closely with clients to offer legal solutions tailored to their specific needs.’

‘The team has high technical competence and high ethical and professional standards in the conduct of matters entrusted by his clients, notably in judicial sponsorship.’

‘I highlight Gonçalo Gil Barreiros for his professional conduct and in-depth knowledge of the topics in which he is involved, especially in the conduct of legal proceedings.’

‘The copyright department is one of the best in Portugal and is always up to date on topics under discussion in Portugal and abroad.’

‘Gonçalo Gil Barreiros leads the copyright department with unparalleled knowledge in this field.’

Key clients

Confrasilvas – Construções, S.A.

Forestwise – Associação para o Laboratório Colaborativo para a Gestão Integrada da Floresta e do Fogo

Dstore Retail, S.A.

Visapress – Gestão dos Conteúdos dos Media, CRL

APC Instytut Sp. Z.O.O.

Actforall, Lda.

AUDIOGEST – Associação para a Gestão e Distribuição de Direitos

Gedipe – Associação para a Gestão Coletiva de Direitos de Autor e de Produtores Cinematográficos e Audiovisuais

Serafim Pereira Simões Sucessores, Lda.

Work highlights

  • Successfully represented Gedipe in enforcement proceedings against Cisco to block the access to websites via public Domain Name System services.
  • Representing Visapress in litigation proceedings against collecting society AGECOP.
  • Successfully assisted Portuguese construction conglomerate Confrasilvas with cancellation proceedings against the registration of the “Confrasilvas” trade mark by a third party.

Portugal > Public law Tier 3

PRA-Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados, Sociedade de Advogados RL primarily focuses on public tender procedures, leveraging its ‘relevant practical experience with in-depth theoretical knowledge’ to assist private and public sector clients. Led by David Coelho and Noel Gomes, the team works for all major stakeholders throughout the full lifecycle of the tender procedure. Coelho is noted for his ‘excellent leadership skills’ and regularly oversees projects involving government-related agencies, while Gomes specialises in administrative law and public procurement.

Practice head(s):

David Coelho; Noel Gomes

Other key lawyers:

Maurício Neves; Catarina Gouveia Mendonça; Rui Duarte Rocha; David Rito Mendes

Testimonials

‘Its lawyers combine relevant practical experience with in-depth theoretical knowledge of matters relating to their respective areas of activity.’

‘The firm has attentive service.’

‘I highlight Noel Gomes responds appropriately to the issues we have dealt with, together with the team he mobilises.’

‘David Coelho has excellent leadership skills.’

‘There is a good diversity of specialities in the team.’

‘David Coelho and Catarina Mendonça are always available to present solutions.’

‘The team has great process management skills.’

‘The customer service is excellent.’

Work highlights

Portugal > Tax Tier 3

The ‘very dynamic’ team at PRA-Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados, Sociedade de Advogados RL is well-versed in both contentious and non-contentious tax matters, advising a diverse roster of clients. The group offers significant expertise in judicial and administrative claims, as well as the tax aspects of corporate and real estate transactions. At the helm sits Porto-based Nuno Oliveira Santos, who brings comprehensive knowledge across the full spectrum of tax-related mandates. Inês Santos offers valuable insights on transactional and contentious tax matters.

Practice head(s):

Nuno Oliveira Santos

Other key lawyers:

Inês Santos, André Saragoça Maia, André Gomes

Testimonials

‘Always available to help and provide clarifications.’

‘The team is always available, very dynamic and highly knowledgeable.’

‘Undoubtedly, the technical competence to advise on the matters I have in hand is combined with the availability and flexibility to come together and find the best legal solutions.’

‘Nuno Oliveira Santos has a wealth of technical knowledge that has proven to be the most objective and assertive in resolving the necessary issues. For this reason, I will continue to recommend their services.’

‘André Saragoça Maia and Inês Santos – always available, very dynamic and highly knowledgeable.’

Key clients

Lambda & omega, lda

Work highlights

Portugal > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 4

Hailed as a ‘critical partner’, the corporate and commercial team at PRA-Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados, Sociedade de Advogados RL is adept at handling corporate law matters and negotiating commercial agreements, with notable experience in cross-border transactions. Practice head Pedro Raposo  regularly assists clients on the full gamut of corporate work.

Practice head(s):

Pedro Raposo

Other key lawyers:

Pedro Sá, Leila Grácio, Silvia Lima, Joana Fontinhas Aguiar

Testimonials

‘The speed, assertiveness and objectivity with which they approach and deal with issues is great.’

‘Knowledge of topics, assertiveness, speed, efficiency and proficiency.’

‘Pedro Sá, for his knowledge, experience, communication skills and pragmatism.’

‘The law firm stands out for its personalised approach and the high quality of the service provided. The team is made up of highly qualified and dedicated professionals who work closely with clients to offer legal solutions tailored to their specific needs.’ 

‘They are always available and help us solve complex and delicate internal problems.’

‘Pedro Sá and Joana Fontinhas Aguiar are proactive, available, knowledgeable, interested and we trust them completely. I would recommend all three to anyone.’

‘They are in perfect harmony with the quality and values ​​we aim for.’

‘This firm is a critical partner. They are competent, available, honest, and have a strategic sense and are very knowledgeable about our business.’

Key clients

IT Sector – Sistemas de Informação, S. A.

Aviludo, SGPS, S.A.

AR Telecom – Acessos e Redes de Telecomunicações, S.A.

John “Danny” Olivas, PhD, PE

IN AGRIS, SGPS, S.A.

Work highlights

Portugal > Employment Tier 4

PRA-Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados, Sociedade de Advogados RL is regularly engaged by Portuguese and international companies across the financial services, retail, and transport sectors on collective agreements, employment issues linked to M&A, staff restructurings, and litigation. The team is led by the ‘super competent’ Joana de Sá, who stands out for her ability to ‘find the best solutions’.

Practice head(s):

Joana de Sá

Other key lawyers:

Helena Braga Marques, Joana Cadete Pires, Luís Gonçalves Lira

Testimonials

‘Luís Lira stands out for his professionalism, client orientation and availability.’

‘I have worked with PRA for several years, and with Joana de Sá in particular. I am very satisfied with this professional relationship that over the years has been strategic for the growth of my company.’

‘I trust Joana’s work. She is a super experienced and very practical lawyer. She always knows how to put herself on our side and help find the best solutions. Joana is always available and knows how to treat her clients with empathy.’

‘For us, PRA is the reference law firm. We have been working with Joana de Sá, who is a partner, for over 20 years and we are very satisfied. One of the things we value, in addition to professional competence, is empathy and social responsibility.’

‘PRA has a very diverse team and the lawyers we have contacted show great sensitivity to social responsibility issues which are the core of our project.’

‘Joana de Sá is a super competent and complete lawyer. She is always available and helps to always find the best solutions. She acts with empathy and knows how to put herself in the customer’s shoes.’

Work highlights

Portugal > EU and competition Tier 4

The ‘top-notch’ team at PRA-Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados, Sociedade de Advogados SP RL is engaged by a diverse roster of corporate clients on the full scope of competition matters, including merger filings, competition litigation and day-to-day regulatory and compliance matters. The team is led by the ‘excellent’ Miguel Miranda, who continues to handle a steady stream of high-value transactions in the Porto area. The 'excellent' Efigénia Marabuto Tavares is also recommended.

Practice head(s):

Miguel Miranda

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘Huge work capacity, very diverse team with a very high general knowledge. It is equipped with good facilities.’

‘Miguel Miranda and Efigénia Tavares have great work capacity, enormous knowledge of the topics covered/spoken, and availability. They are very insightful in evaluating the proposed problem and excellent professionals.’

‘PRA is the law firm I know that brings together everything we value most – rigor, availability and speed.’

‘Efigênia Marabuto Tavares is an excellent lawyer, always available, interested in the business and extremely competent. Miguel Miranda is an excellent, very intelligent lawyer who gives us the best solutions.’

‘It is a fully solution oriented team which tries to solve any matter in a simplest way.’

‘The team members we work with are fully solution oriented which tries to solve any matter in a simplest way.’

‘My connection is essentially related to the partner Miguel Miranda who is responsible for the competition area. The service provided is excellent and always very professional. Miguel and his team’s work capacity is always top notch and in this specific area I fully recommend their services.’

‘PRA provides a very high quality service, always on time. Its lawyers are always available and are very specialised resources in the matters in which they work.’

Key clients

Salvador Caetano Group

AR TELECOM

SONAE CAPITAL

ABB

CTT – Correios de Portugal

JETION Solar (CHINA) Company Limted

The Editory Collection Hotels

ANTRAM-Associação Nacional de Transportadores Públicos Rodoviários de Mercadorias

TIEL Group

EGEO Group

WÄRTSILÄ

FERROVIAL

RNM Group

AMPEMEP – Associação de Micro, Pequenas e Médias empresas

Associação Ius Omnibus

VITACRESS

Environment Recycling (France)

Lusíadaenergia

Madre Fruta – Organização de Produtores

Comunidade Intermunicipal do Cávado (CIM Cávado)

TRANSFOR Group

Work highlights

  • Acting for CTT- Correios de Portugal in litigation proceedings against Daimler in a truck cartel matter that resulted in a record fine of €2.93bn.
  • Representing Ius Omnibus in an abuse of dominant position class action against Google, which compels users to adopt Google Play’s own billing system for in-app purchases.
  • Advised Ingredientes e Produtos Alimentares on the competition aspects of a distribution agreement with a Spanish company.

Portugal > Insolvency and restructuring Tier 4

Serving major clients in the construction, banking, agriculture, and media sectors, PRA-Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados, Sociedade de Advogados RL is noted for its focus on special revitalisation proceedings. Susana Santos Valente, who is praised as an ‘excellent communicator’, leads the credit recovery and insolvency practice. She is supported by Andreia Damásio and Paula Magalhães Dos Santos.

Practice head(s):

Susana Santos Valente

Other key lawyers:

Andreia Damásio, Paula Magalhães dos Santos

Testimonials

‘The great capacity for organisation and work in terms of debt recovery.’

‘Susana Santos Valente – great quality of work and remarkable organisation.’

‘Always helpful and adaptable to the client.’ 

‘Susana Santos Valente is an excellent communicator, fast and efficient.’

Key clients

Insolvent Estate of Ilha – Indústria Agrícola, S.A.

SPDH – Serviços Portugueses de Handling, S.A.

RARI – Construções Metálicas, Engenharia, Projetos e Soluções Industriais, Lda

OVO Solutions – Soluções Ambientais, S.A.

CEDI – Empresa de Trabalho Temporário, Lda

R&C, SGPS, LDA

RARI GMBH

M.O.P. – COMÉRCIO E INDÚSTRIA DE MÁRMORES, LDA

Roberto Rodrigues & Sousa Cordeiro, Lda (Grupo 2RC)

FILIPPO MARIA MACCHI

FUTERRA, TORREFAÇÃO E TECNOLOGIA – TRANSFORMAÇÃO DE BIOMASSA PARA ENERGIA, S.A.,

Tâmega Engineering, S.A.

Primores do Oeste, S. A

Nuno Miguel Manta Ribeiro Dos Santos

Work highlights

  • Represented a group of Groundforce’s workers, in their capacity as creditors, in the company’s insolvency proceedings.
  • Acting for RARI in the sale of all the company’s assets for a value of approximately €5m linked to the company’s insolvency process.
  • Assisting MOP in their insolvency proceedings, including litigation proceedings and the liquidation of the company.

Portugal > Real estate and construction Tier 4

With a strong presence in the tourism, hospitality, and retail sectors, PRA-Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados, Sociedade de Advogados RL assists investors and developers with real estate investments, development projects, property licensing and litigation The team is led by Clélia Brás, who regularly advises developers on the legal incorporation of properties, contract negotiations, and the acquisition of properties through public tenders.

Practice head(s):

Clélia Brás

Other key lawyers:

João Guerra

Key clients

Everything is New

Marec S.A / Espaço Casa

Plateia Colossal, Lda.

Sígnia – Gestão Imobiliária, S.A.

Encosta da Parede – Projectos Imobiliários e Turísticos, S.A.

V. S. D. Imobiliária, Lda.

Juntateoria, Lda.

Carreira & Caldeira, Lda.

Terraquinta – Gestão e Administração de Património Imobiliário, S.A.

Mansarda

Rainhas Royal S.A.

Sociedade de Agricultura de Grupo da Quinta Nova de São Lourenço, Lda

V.R.Cardoso

Work highlights

  • Advising Marex on a transaction involving the relocation of its headquarters from a leased property within a bank to a company-owned building.
  • Assisting Encosta da Parede, a Portuguese real estate company and developer, with the development of a 5-star resort in Cascais.  

Portugal > TMT Tier 5

Rated for its ‘personalised approach to each client, ensuring clear, empathetic and solution-oriented communication’, the team at PRA-Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados, Sociedade de Advogados RL stands out for its presence in the media sector,  advising on distribution, supply, partnership and collaboration agreements, commercial contracts, and data protection issues. Beyond media, its capabilities extend to telecoms, advertising, e-commerce, and IT-related mandates, ensuring comprehensive support across the TMT landscape. The ‘always friendly’ Gonçalo Gil Barreiros leads the team.

Practice head(s):

Gonçalo Gil Barreiros

Other key lawyers:

Rui Souto, Augusto Almeida Correia, Pedro Rebelo Tavares; Rita Ferreira Ramos

Testimonials

Technically brilliant, always up to date with recent developments in legislation.’

‘Availability and pragmatic sense in discussing legal documents in preparation with third parties.’

‘Gonçalo Gil Barreiros: Always friendly, available, guiding the best solutions.’

‘They are very available, clear and organised.’

‘The firm stands out in the national legal market for its dynamic team, which combines consolidated experience with the innovative energy of new talents. This balance allows the company to not only provide excellent service, but also adopt a personalised approach to each client, ensuring clear, empathetic and solution-oriented communication.’

‘The most obvious difference is, without a doubt, the human quality of its professionals, with emphasis on Pedro Rebelo Tavares and Gonçalo Gil Barreiros, whose technical skills are matched by his ability to listen, analyse the pros and cons of each process and develop strategies adjusted to client needs.’

‘Pedro Rebelo Tavares is one of those professionals who makes you feel immediately confident in the path you are going to follow. It’s not just his technical competence that’s impressive – although that’s undeniable – but how he gets involved in every detail of the case, as if it were personal.’

‘I admire Pedro for his ability to balance extremely rigorous analysis with simple and direct communication. He makes sure you understand what is happening at each stage and you feel how committed he is to achieving the best possible result.’

Key clients

Banco de Fomento Internacional, S.A.

Work highlights

  • Advised Banco de Fomento Internacional on the legal aspects of an overhaul of its website to incorporate home banking functionalities, enhancing user experience and interactivity.

The firm: Founded in 2001, PRA- Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados offers a well-structured and oriented organization to its clients, enabled with a set of human and technical resources which can provide integrated legal advice, law practice and specialized legal training. Its services are aimed at corporate clients, individuals, public entities and professional associations.

The firm has now the collaboration of more than 200 professionals with a high-level of expertise, organized by thirteen practice areas, and prepared to respond with promptness, quality, accuracy and efficiency to the challenges posed in the various areas of business.

In addition to the areas of practice the units specialized in transports, health, pharmacy and biotech, entertainment and bodily injury offer a global response to the needs of these sectors, guaranteeing a specific expertise to clients operating in these economic sectors.

PRA – Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados is also closer to its clients through its own offices in Lisbon, Oporto, Algarve, Leiria, Azores, Évora, Madeira and Viseu.

PRA – Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados implemented and applies the Quality Management System (QMS), based on the requirements foreseen in the standard NP EN ISO 9001:2015, in order to improve our organizational processes and to certify the quality of our legal services.

PRA – Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados is certified by the certification body SGS Portugal, recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity.

Department Name Email Telephone
Corporate Pedro Raposo [email protected] +351 213 714 940
Competition EU Miguel Miranda [email protected] +351 223 715 485
Family and inheritance law Almeida Correia [email protected] +351 223 715 485
Litigation and arbitration Carlos Duque [email protected] +351 213 714 940
Asset Management Economic Unit Catarina Costa Lopes [email protected] +351 213 714 940
Corporate Pedro Sá [email protected] +351 223 715 485
Credit recovery and insolvency Susana Santos Valente [email protected] +351 213 714 940
Administrative law and public procurement David Coelho [email protected] +351 213 714 940
Administrative law and public procurement Noel Gomes [email protected] +351 223 715 485
Labour Joana de Sá [email protected] +351 223 715 485
Criminal Litigation Rute Oliveira Serôdio [email protected] +351 213 714 940
Commercial and Contracts Tiago Fiuza [email protected] +351 213 714 940
Real Estate Pedro Raposo [email protected] +351 213 714 940
China Desk Lin Man [email protected] +351 213 714 940
Health Economic Unit Daniel Torres Gonçalves [email protected] +351 223 715 485
Tax Nuno Oliveira Santos [email protected] +351 223 715 485
Intellectual property and privacy Gonçalo Gil Barreiros [email protected] +351 213 714 940
Corporate Leila Grácio [email protected] +351 213 714 940
Labour Joana Cadete Pires [email protected] +351 213 714 940
Real Estate Márcia Passos [email protected] +351 223 715 485
Credit Recovery and Insolvency Andreia Damásio [email protected] +351 213 714 940
Bodily Injury Economic Unit Afonso Duarte [email protected] +351 213 714 940
Photo Name Position Profile
Helena Braga Marques photo Helena Braga Marques Partner | National Head of the Transports Economic Unit.
Almeida Correia photo Almeida Correia Partner | National Head of the Family and Inheritance Law practice area.
Noel Gomes photo Noel Gomes Partner | Local Head of the Administrative and Public Procurement practice area.
Miguel Miranda photo Miguel Miranda Managing Partner | National Head of  Competition & EU.
Nuno Oliveira Santos photo Nuno Oliveira Santos Senior Associate | National Head of Tax
Pedro Rebelo Tavares photo Pedro Rebelo Tavares As a Senior Associate Lawyer, Pedro’s IP/TMT practice includes IP enforcement and…
Pedro Sá photo Pedro Sá Pedro is partner, member of the Executive Committee and head of the…
Joana de Sá photo Joana de Sá Partner | National Head of the Labour practice area.
Number of lawyers : 175
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Contact : Pedro Raposo (chairman of the board of directors)
Other offices : Évora
Other offices : Faro
Other offices : Leiria
Other offices : Oporto
Other offices : Ponta Delgada
Other offices : Funchal