The ‘excellent’ team at Sérvulo & Associados is highly regarded for its expertise in data protection, with particular strength in GDPR compliance projects, audits, and drafting data processing and transfer agreements. The team is led by a skilled trio of experts: Ana Rita Painho, who regularly assists multinational companies on data privacy issues; José Lobo Moutinho, who is recommended for his contentious experience; and João Carmona Dias, who remains active across the IT, healthcare, electronics, distribution and energy sectors.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

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  • ‘Approach oriented towards the final result and an interpretation aligned and framed with best practices, as well as integration with other business areas.'

  • ‘João Carmona Dias for his approach focused on concrete and well-prepared aspects.'

  • ‘The team demonstrated high knowledge of GDPR matters, which were very relevant to the work in progress.'

  • 'João Carmona Dias, was the partner who accompanied us on the GDPR compliance journey. Demonstrates human and technical qualities that are very relevant to the role and the relationship with the client.'

  • ‘The team is excellent and always at disposal and with the right technical answer.'

  • ‘Like most Sérvulo departments, what stands out is the quality of the service provided, the knowledge of the topics and the focus on resolving the issues presented.'

  • ‘Ana Rita Painho and Inês de Sá always provided support and in-depth, simple-to-understand explanations.'

  • ‘Professionalism in the service provided, and dedication.'

Key clients

  • EDP, S.A.
  • Grünenthal, S.A.
  • Grünenthal Corporate Hub, Unipessoal, Lda.
  • Senseidata, S.A.
  • Lusa – Agência de Notícias
  • Teva Group
  • Banco BIC Português, S.A.
  • LG Electronics Portugal
  • Hitachi Portugal
  • Signify Portugal
  • Ferreo Ibérica
  • SPMS – Serviços Partilhados do Ministério da Saúde E.P.E.
  • Abbott Laboratórios, Lda.

Work highlights

  • Assisting Senseidata on data privacy impact assessments, drafting of data processing agreements for clients and policies and assessment on possibility of collection of personal data.
  • Providing software and privacy /data protection matters advice to EDP.
  • Advising The Grünenthal Corporate Hub  in GDPR compliance, including auditing procedures, training, and creation/update of existing procedures.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Ana Rita Paínho, José Lobo Moutinho, João Carmona Dias

Other key lawyers

Ana Mira Cordeiro, Inês de Sá