About

Having carried out its activity within the Portuguese healthcare industry for over 70 years, Grupo José de Mello Saúde operates a network of private healthcare services and two public hospitals across Portugal. The legal team is headed by Rui Ramalhal, head of legal affairs. Recognised as one of the leading lawyers in Portugal’s healthcare sector, Ramalhal manages an equally impressive team that draws on the expertise of individual lawyers to support new initiatives undertaken by the company. With an ongoing investment of €200m, mostly intended at increasing its installed capacity of the hospital CUF Descobertas and replacing the hospital CUF Infante Santo with the brand new CUF Tejo, the company plans to cement its position as the leading private healthcare group in Portugal. The legal team actively supports these efforts, by guiding the company through issues related to corporate and commercial law and providing advice on law of industrial property.