The ‘excellent’ corporate team at TELLES consistently attracts a diverse range of clients from the insurance, venture capital, telecoms, construction, life sciences, and energy sectors. Practice head Francisco Espregueira Mendes is noted for her ability to handle a range of M&A, private equity, and venture capital matters, as well as complex restructurings and privatisations. Mariana Ferreira Martins  maintains a busy practice, assisting clients on the full gamut of corporate transactions.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Mariana Ferreira Martins stands out for her experience and José Braga da Cruz for his work capacity and attention to detail.'

  • ‘Elements with a good ability to understand the client's needs and prepare the necessary documents based on these premises. Excellent negotiation skills in the contract preparation process.'

  • ‘The employee I worked with was Diogo Damião, with great negotiation skills, understanding the client's needs and preparing documents in accordance with those needs and expectations.'

  • ‘Excellent team availability and knowledge of the topics discussed.'

  • 'Permanent availability and negotiation skills.'

Key clients

  • Galp
  • Cencora / Pharmalex (former AmerisourceBergen)
  • Red Bull
  • Super Bock Group
  • Domes Resorts
  • Egis Group
  • RAR Group
  • Sonae Group
  • Glatz Group
  • Saviotti Group
  • Nors Group
  • Vigent Group
  • Época Home Palace & Hotel Concept Group
  • Ferpinta Group
  • Cerealis Group
  • Colep
  • Vallis Capital Partners
  • Inter-Risco Capital
  • Lionesa Group
  • Inspariya Group
  • Mercan

Work highlights

  • Advising the owners of the Lionesa Business Hub on the reorganisation of its corporate structure.
  • Assisting BVI MEDICAL on the acquisition MEDICAL MIX.
  • Acting on the sale of SEQUEIRA & SEQUEIRA (Portugal), LACTICÍNIOS DO PAIVA (Portugal), LACTOPAIVA CABO VERDE (Cabo Verde) and LACTOPAIVA MOÇAMBIQUE (Mozambique).

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Francisco Espregueira Mendes

Other key lawyers

Carlos Lucena, Mariana Ferreira Martins, Nuno Marques, Diogo Damião, Delber Pinto Gomes, Ofélia Pinto de Queiroz