The ‘top-notch’ corporate, commercial and M&A team at Gómez-Acebo & Pombo earns high praise from clients for its ’extremely efficient and dedicated’ approach. A litany of domestic and international companies turn to the team for its experience in buy and sell-side deals, as well as commercial agreements, contracts and day-to-day corporate issues. The practice is steered by the 'fantastic' Mafalda Barreto, who is noted for her experience advising on cross-border transactions. Former co-head Miguel de Avillez Pereira is no longer at the firm.
Testimonials
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‘Excellent service in every way.'
‘They are extremely efficient and dedicated, always providing good and accurate answers to the problems.'
‘GAP has a multidisciplinary approach that helps them understand clients' needs from different perspectives.'
‘Mafalda Barreto has been outstanding, very focused on finding the right solution.’
‘GAP is a very pro-active firm and solution-oriented team.’
‘Mafalda Barreto and Susana Morgado are both really professional and a pleasure to do business with.’
‘GAP handles all of our legal needs in Portugal, and I have been very impressed by the firm's capabilities in a wide variety of practice areas. The M&A team is top-notch. This is a business-minded law firm that gives practical, actionable advice. Great to work with.’
‘Mafalda Barreto is fantastic. I really enjoy working with her.’
Key clients
- DAK Americas
- Maire Tecnimont
- Anticimex
- CT Inginieros
- Cubico Sustainable Investments
- Dos Grados
Work highlights
- Advised DAK Americas on the negotiation of several petrochemicals supply agreements with Portuguese counterparts, including the taking of underlying guarantees and security.
- Advised Tecnimont regarding the contract with Repsol to provide engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services for the addition of two new units to expand production of specialty chemicals at subsidiary Repsol Polímeros SA’s petrochemical complex northeast of Sines, Portugal.
- Advised Anticimex on the integration process within its build-up activity, including the merger of the various acquired entities.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Mafalda Barreto