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Alexandra Reis

Senior counsel | Tabaqueira (Philip Morris International)

Food, beverages and tobacco

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Hall of fame

Ana Calapez

Senior legal counsel | Securitas - Security Services Ibero America

Commercial and professional services

Ana Maria Ramos

Head of legal | Rega Energy

Energy and utilities

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Ana Moniz Macedo

Director of corporate affairs | Millennium BCP

Financials

Ana Paula Reis

Head of legal department | Cimpor - Cimentos de Portugal

Materials and mining

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António Neto Alves

Legal, compliance and public affairs director and company secretary | The Navigator Company

Materials and mining

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Bernardo Correia da Silva

Legal counsel | Altri

Industrials and real estate

Rising stars

Bernardo Lacerda

Group legal director | Solverde Casinos & Hotels

Hotels, restaurants and leisure

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Bruno Dantas

Head of legal | Logista Portugal

Transport and infrastructure

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Bruno Pina

General counsel, Portugal | Repsol

Energy and utilities

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Bruno Santos de Jesus

General counsel | Banco Santander

Financials

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Carlos Martins Ferreira

Group general counsel | Jerónimo Martins

Consumer products

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Catarina Oliveira

Head of legal | Banco CTT

Financials

Diogo Liberal

Head of legal and compliance and secretary to the board of directors | Banco Primus

Financials

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Filipa Salazar Leite

Head of legal and compliance | SUMOL+COMPAL

Food, beverages and tobacco

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Filipe Hasse Ferreira

Head of legal | Haitong Bank

Financials

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Hall of fame

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Filipe Pereira Coelho

Head of legal | Secil

Materials and mining

Francisco Magalhães Pinto

Head of legal, Portugal | Ferrovial

Industrials and real estate

Francisco Nazareth

General counsel and company secretary | NOS

Telecommunication services

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Hugo de Almeida Pinho

Head of legal and compliance, EMEA West | Arthrex

Healthcare

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Ida de Brandão Triães

Head of legal Iberia and Global co-head of McKinsey legal sustainability | McKinsey & Company

Commercial and professional services

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Inês Caldas de Almeida

Legal and compliance manager | Novo Nordisk

Healthcare

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Inês Nogueira

Senior attorney | The Walt Disney Company Portugal

Sports and media

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Inês Serra

Head of legal department | Martifer

Industrials and real estate

Isabel Charraz

Country legal counsel and compliance head | Citibank Portugal

Financials

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Hall of fame

Isabel Fernandes 

General legal counsel | Grupo Visabeira

Industrials and real estate

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Isabel Lage

Group general counsel, chief compliance officer and company secretary | Fidelidade

Insurance

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Hall of fame

Joana Maltez

Chief legal officer | Globalvia

Transport and infrastructure

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Joana Pinto

Head of contracting and legal | Accenture

Commercial and professional services

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Joana Trigueiros Reis

Senior legal counsel | NOS

Telecommunication services

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Rising stars

João Cortez Vaz

Senior legal counsel | Lightsource bp

Energy and utilities

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Rising stars

João Ferreira Rebelo

Head of legal and compliance and company secretary | Luz Saúde

Healthcare

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João Medeiros Salvador

Senior legal counsel | Sacyr

Industrials and real estate

Rising stars

João Monge de Gouveia

Head of legal | doValue Portugal

Financials

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Juliana Beck da Silva Marcondes

Lead senior legal counsel | SAP

Information technology

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Leonor Pissarra

Country chief legal officer | Novartis Farma – Produtos Farmacêuticos

Healthcare

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Luísa Nobre Guedes Simão

Legal and compliance specialist | Novo Nordisk

Healthcare

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Rising stars

Mafalda Mascarenhas Garcia

Head of legal department | IBM

Information technology

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Manuel Luís Gonçalves

Head of legal | Grupo Casais

Industrials and real estate

Manuela Vasconcelos Simões

General counsel and company secretary | TAP Air Portugal

Transport and infrastructure

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Margarida Riso

Legal counsel | Tabaqueira (Philip Morris International)

Food, beverages and tobacco

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Rising stars

Maria João Catarino

Legal counsel | Renault Portugal

Consumer products

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Maria João Faísca

Head of legal | Impresa

Sports and media

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Maria João Maia

Legal and HR interim director, board member | AstraZeneca

Healthcare

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Marta Almeida Afonso

Head of legal and company secretary | REN - Redes Energéticas Nacionais

Energy and utilities

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Marta Cruz de Almeida

General counsel | Galp

Energy and utilities

Marta Pina Heitor Ribeiro Pereira

Legal counsel | Logoplaste

Materials and mining

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Rising stars

Marta Vieira da Silva

Legal manager, Iberia | BA Glass

Materials and mining

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Rising stars

Miguel da Câmara Machado

Chief legal officer | BIG - Banco de Investimento Global

Financials

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Natália Veiga Rebelo

Country legal counsel | IKEA e INGKA Centres

Consumer products

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Nuno Menezes

Legal director | Teleperformance

Commercial and professional services

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Patricia Afonso Fonseca

Head of Legal | Novo Banco

Financials

Patricia Mendes

Head of legal and compliance | Volkswagen Financial Services

Consumer products

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Paulo Marinho

Head of legal | Ascendi

Transport and infrastructure

Pedro Correia

Head of legal and compliance | Lusíadas Saúde

Healthcare

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Pedro Gonçalves

Vice president of legal and compliance | Unbabel

Information technology

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Pedro Jorge Magalhães

Head of legal and compliance | Corticeira Amorim

Materials and mining

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Hall of fame

Pedro Simões de Oliveira

Senior legal counsel | Fidelidade

Insurance

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Rising stars

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Raquel Mendonça

General counsel | SONAE

Commercial and professional services

Raquel Rocha Carvalho

Head of legal, compliance and company secretary | Altri

Industrials and real estate

Raquel Rocha e Silva

Deputy general counsel | Lusíadas Saúde

Healthcare

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Rising stars

Rita Branquiho Lobo

Head of legal affairs | Novabase

Information technology

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Rita Mendes de Oliveira

General counsel | McDonald's Portugal

Food, beverages and tobacco

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Rui Gouveia

Company secretary, director of governance and compliance | Semapa – Sociedade de Investimento e Gestão

Industrials and real estate

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Sara Barbot Roquette

Group legal director | BA Glass

Materials and mining

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Sara Gonçalves

Head of legal and compliance | Endesa Portugal

Energy and utilities

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Teresa Almeida Mota

Legal director, Portugal | Bankinter

Financials

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Teresa Pereira

General counsel and general secretary | EDP Group

Energy and utilities

Tiago Ferreira de Matos

General counsel | Hovione

Healthcare

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Valéria Ferraz

Head of legal | Sociedade Central de Cervejas e Bebidas and Novadis

Food, beverages and tobacco

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Building on the success of last year’s inaugural GC Powerlist: Portugal, we are thrilled to introduce the 2024 edition, spotlighting the nation’s most successful and accomplished in-house lawyers. This publication celebrates the exceptional achievements and innovative approaches of the selected individuals as they navigate the complexities of the Portuguese legal landscape. 

This year, we are proud to present the second-ever GC Powerlist edition to feature a Hall of Fame category. This prestigious section honours the most distinguished corporate lawyers who have made a lasting impact over the past two decades. Inclusion in the Hall of Fame is a testament to a lawyer’s outstanding track record, extensive experience, and significant influence on Portugal’s legal field. This new section celebrates their enduring contributions and aims to inspire the next generation of in-house lawyers. 

Within these pages, you will find in-depth profiles and exclusive interviews with the most influential and highly regarded general counsel from a diverse range of industries. These individuals have consistently demonstrated their ability to shape legal strategies, mitigate risks, and provide invaluable strategic guidance to their organisations. Their achievements serve as an inspiration to the legal community, showcasing the profound impact that in-house lawyers can have on shaping business strategies and driving remarkable success. 

Split between individuals, Hall of Fame and Rising Stars categories, this publication covers many relevant topics and challenges unique to the in-house legal field. We invite you to explore the GC Powerlist: Portugal 2024 and discover the extraordinary stories of these exceptional professionals. Through their experiences and insights, we aim to provide a comprehensive overview of the in-house legal landscape in Portugal and highlight the invaluable contributions of the country’s top corporate lawyers. 

On behalf of The Legal 500, I extend our deepest gratitude to all the in-house lawyers featured in this publication for their valuable contributions and for sharing their journeys with us. It is my pleasure to present to you this distinguished collection, showcasing Portugal’s future generation of brilliant general counsel and the current most exceptional, diligent, and celebrated in-house lawyers. 

 

Francisco Castro | Senior research analyst | GC Powerlist series 

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As we reflect on the past year, we are reminded of the myriad challenges that have tested our resilience and adaptability. The global landscape has been marked by unprecedented uncertainties, from economic fluctuations to regulatory changes and unforeseen crises. Yet, amidst these trials, I have witnessed remarkable fortitude and ingenuity within the internal legal teams of our companies.

It is truly inspiring to see how you, the leaders of these teams, have navigated through these turbulent times with such grace and determination. Your ability to foresee risks, manage complexities, and provide sound legal guidance has been instrumental in steering your organisations toward stability and growth. The legal landscape is continually evolving, and your proactive approach in adapting to these changes is commendable. You have tackled intricate legal issues, navigated regulatory mazes, and strategized for the future, ensuring that our companies remain robust in an ever-changing world.

I must take a moment to express our heartfelt admiration for the internal legal teams you lead. Your dedication, expertise, and unwavering commitment have not gone unnoticed. It is your hard work behind the scenes that fortifies your companies, safeguarding their interests and enabling their ambitions.

The growth of these internal legal teams, under your exemplary leadership, has also been a source of growth and deep learning for us. As we engage with such dynamic and forward-thinking professionals, we too are driven to innovate, improve, and elevate our own practices. Your leadership not only influences your companies but also sets a benchmark for the wider legal community.

In conclusion, I want to extend PLMJ’s deepest thanks for sharing your valuable time with us. It has been a pleasure and an honour to share in your journey, to witness your resilience, and to grow together. As we look ahead, let us continue to build on this foundation of trust and collaboration, facing the future with confidence and optimism.

Thank you, and here’s to another year of shared success and mutual growth.

GC Powerlist Middle East 2024

On the evening of Wednesday, 30th October, The Legal 500 proudly hosted the launch event for the GC Powerlist Middle East 2024.

 

The event brought together a distinguished group of in-house counsel from across the Middle East, thanks to the support of our sponsors: Taylor Root, ALC, Al Muhamoon Al Mutahidoon, Lawyers On Demand, Meysan, Nami Associates, Omar Al Rasheed Law Firm, and Sharq Law Firm.

 

Sara Maggi, deputy editor for The Legal 500 GC Powerlist Series, opened the evening with a warm welcome. Following her, representatives from our sponsors shared their congratulations. Bapsy Dastur, general counsel and head of corporate risk, compliance and legal at VFS Global, offered valuable insights into the challenges currently facing general counsel in the region. Abdullah Najjar from Meysan also took the stage, celebrating the Powerlisters for their adeptness in navigating today’s complexities, highlighting the shift in their roles from traditional legal duties to broader business leadership.

 

The celebration continued as Abdulwhahab Sadeq, Partner at Meysan, invited attendees to receive their certificates on stage.

 

We extend our sincere gratitude to our sponsors for their support and partnership. Most importantly, congratulations to all featured in the 2024 edition; your recognition is a testament to your hard work and dedication. We look forward to 2025, aiming to showcase an even wider representation of the region’s top in-house lawyers.