Abreu Advogados
The ‘hands-on, pragmatic and very proficient’ dispute resolution team at Abreu Advogados represents clients in civil and commercial matters before judicial courts and arbitral tribunals. Working in tandem with its offices in Lisbon, Porto and Funchal, the practice provides nationwide coverage, and fields strong credentials in international arbitration proceedings. With over 20 years’ experience, seasoned mediator and arbitrator Alexandra Nascimento Correia leads the team alongside Guilherme Santos Silva, who handles civil, commercial and transportation disputes, with a focus on domestic and cross-border proceedings. Teresa Anselmo Vaz’s sector-specific expertise spans the healthcare, life sciences and pharmaceutical industries, while Teresa Brito da Silva is active in commercial and corporate litigation. Gonçalo Malheiro‘s strong litigation practice covers criminal litigation and contractual disputes. Focusing on Portuguese-speaking countries, André Pereira da Fonseca is experienced in cross-border arbitration and litigation.
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‘Hands-on, pragmatic and very proficient, not only in Portuguese courts and arbitration but also in proceedings involving Angola, Mozambique and São Tomé e Príncipe. Gonçalo Malheiro is very responsive, calm and a good strategist.’
‘Very good quality work. Teresa Anselmo Vaz, Alexandra Nascimento Correia and Gonçalo Malheiro are recommended.’
‘I have an excellent opinion concerning the professionalism of the lawyers of Abreu. Teresa Anselmo Vaz is an outstanding commercial lawyer with a solid academic background.'
'The timely responses, in-depth knowledge and, above all, the understanding of the strategy to be used are the characteristics that stood out.'
‘The person I know best is Alexandra Nascimento Correia, with whom I have worked regularly. I consider Alexandra to be an excellent litigation lawyer, very well prepared and with attention to detail.’
'I would like to highlight André Pereira: provided a quick and professional service in a respectful and friendly environment.’
‘A true international firm. Very cohesive team and impeccable communication. André Pereira da Fonseca has been my primary contact on several matters. Extremely knowledgeable and professional, yet always displays personal concern and has my best interest in mind when dealing with matters. I have recommended him to several colleagues who have conveyed the same sentiment about André to me.’
'Excellent client contact. In-depth knowledge of the topics. For me, and having worked with several companies in the last decade, this is the best firm in Portugal. Gonçalo Malheiro: excellent knowledge of arbitration procedures.’
Key clients
- Airbnb
- Andritz
- Caixa Central De Crédito Agrícola Mútuo
- Federação Portuguesa De Futebol
- Galp
- Gasmocam, Mad, S.A.
- Salvor - Sociedade de Investimentos Hoteleiros, S.A.
- Sonagi
- Synlab Group - Europe’s Leading Provider Of Laboratory Diagnostic Services
- U.E.M. – Unidade De Estruturas Metálicas, S.A.
Work highlights
- Successfully defended Salvor - Sociedade de Investimentos Hoteleiros, S.A. in a dispute with RTL Television related with the legality of the claim of collection of copyrights and broadcasting royalties by RTL because of the distribution of TV broadcasting through the hotel rooms.
- Assisting Andritz with contractual and insolvency disputes against a major construction company related to the construction of several dams.
- Advising Lisboa Gás on a judicial dispute against the owners of properties located in the historical area of Lisbon that exploded due to a gas leak.
Lawyers
Leading individuals
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Alexandra Nascimento Correia, Guilherme Santos Silva