Well-regarded for its ability to marry a ‘high technical knowledge’ with a ’proactive approach’, the team at Sérvulo & Associados is well-placed to advise a host of clients on a range of high-value corporate transactions. With a strong presence in the energy, IT, infrastructure and environmental sectors, the team earns further praise for its cross-border capabilities. Practice head Sofia Carreiro boasts vast experience in corporate transactions, including cross-border M&A and restructurings. Pedro Silveira Borges specialises in the negotiation of share/asset deals, negotiation of shareholders’ agreements, subscription agreements and drafting of binding and non-binding offers.

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Testimonials

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  • 'The team demonstrates high technical knowledge, and carries out work in a rigorous manner.'

  • 'They adopt a proactive approach to find solutions to legal problems and difficulties you may encounter when dealing with and closing a transaction. The team is client-oriented and remains at a close proximity to the client.'

  • 'Sofia Carreiro is really proactive and professional. Her assistance has been crucial for liaising with and solving legal problems in relation to some difficulties when negotiating a transaction.’

  • ‘Dynamic and professional team, with high expertise in different areas.’

  • ‘I would recommend Sofia Carreiro for her flexibility and ability to meet client requirements. Sofia listens to the client and seeks to resolve issues raised pragmatically.'

Key clients

  • Greenvolt – Energias Renováveis, S.A.
  • Nexar Inc
  • QUIBUS B.V.

Work highlights

  • Assisted Nexar with the acquisition of Veniam Unipessoal Lda., a Portuguese start-up company engaged in the development of intelligent networking software for the Internet of Moving Things.
  • Assisted QUIBUS B.V with the acquisition through a newly incorporated subsidiary of 70% of the share capital of R.P.L. CLIMA - AR CONDICIONADO PARA AUTOMÓVEIS, LDA.
  • Advised QUIBUS B.V. on the acquisition through a newly incorporated subsidiary of 100% the share capital of AUTO TORRE DA MARINHA – COMÉRCIO PEÇAS PARA VEÍCULOS AUTOMÓVEIS LDA.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Sofia Carreiro

Other key lawyers

Pedro Silveira Borges, Catarina Marques da Silva, Mariana Teles