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Drawing considerable praise from clients who turn to the team for its ‘very practical and business-oriented approach’ and ’deep knowledge of the Portuguese legal framework’, Garrigues Portugal is well versed in a broad range of corporate transactions. Counting multinationals, Portuguese corporates, and startups among its key roster of clients, the team remains active across the insurance, IT, industrial, agribusiness and private equity sectors. Practice head Mário Lino Dias is frequently engaged by clients hailing from the worlds of insurance and renewable energy. Susana Pimenta De Sousa is noted for her focus on corporate restructuring operations and general corporate advice, while Tomás Pessanha is lauded as a ‘true pro.’ Other notable individuals include Marta Graça Rodrigues, who stands out for her experience advising on large M&A and capital markets transactions, and Manuel Liberal Jerónimo, who is recommended for his expertise in commercial contracts.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘We have been extremely satisfied with the work of Garrigues Portugal and specially with the work of Pedro Lemos for the mercantile area. What sets them apart is their personalised approach and deep understanding of their clients' needs. Their team is highly skilled across a wide range of legal areas, offering creative and effective solutions.'

  • 'Compared to other firms, Garrigues Portugal stands out for its agility and commitment to client. They provide exceptional communication and transparency throughout the process, ensuring trust and confidence.'
  • 'They leverage technology for seamless collaboration and maintain flexible, transparent billing practices. Additionally, their commitment to diversity and inclusion enriches their approach, making them a well-rounded and forward-thinking firm. We highly recommend them to any potential client seeking a dedicated and professional legal partner.’

  • ‘Pedro Lemos Carvalho has been particularly impressive in his ability to navigate complex legal matters with clarity and strategic insight. Their in-depth knowledge and hands-on approach made us feel confident and supported throughout the process. He did take the time to listen and provide proactive solutions.'

  • ‘Garrigues assisted us in an acquisition process in Portugal and this was our first M&A in Portugal. The firm proved a good sense of understanding the commercial aspects of a deal and to strive for a balance between legal and commercial aspects.'

  • ‘The Garrigues team had a great availability and focus on problem solving. Also, since it was a new market for us, they gave an explanation and background to different topics that we discussed which helped us in decision making.'

  • 'Tomás Pessanha was a true pro and we especially appreciated the direct dialogue.'

  • ‘Deep knowledge of the Portuguese legal framework. Wide experience in negotiations and execution. Very practical and business-oriented approach. Better understanding of the economics and value drivers than most other legal firms.’

Key clients

  • Banco Santander
  • Bosch
  • L’Oreal
  • Lundbeck
  • Climate Asset Management (HSBC Group)
  • BUPA
  • Samsung
  • Feedzai
  • TagEnergy
  • Iberdrola
  • Delta Cafés
  • Dukes Education Group
  • NIO
  • BTG Pactual
  • Explorer Investments
  • Atena Capital Partners
  • Aliaxis
  • Halma Plc

Work highlights

  • Assisted with the acquisition, by Natural Capital Iberia HoldCo S.à.r.l., a subsidiary of the CAM Group, of the entire share capital and voting right of 6 subsidiaries of the Borges Group, for an aggregate consideration of €80m.
  • Assisted Euronext Lisbon listed Ramada Investimentos e Indústria in the sale of its steel manufacturing affiliate, Ramada Aços S.A.
  • Advised Halma Plc, a FTSE 100 company, in its debut in the Portuguese market with the acquisition of 100% of the share capital of GFE, for a consideration of €42.5m.

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Mário Lino Dias
Garrigues Portugal
Tomás Pessanha
Garrigues Portugal
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Manuel Liberal Jerónimo
Garrigues Portugal

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Mário Lino Dias

Other key lawyers

Susana Pimenta De Sousa, Tomás Pessanha, Marta Graça Rodrigues, Manuel Liberal Jerónimo, Pedro Lemos Carvalho