Under the joint leadership of José Carlos Soares Machado and José Jácome, SRS Legal's dispute resolution department advises on domestic and cross-border mandates. Disputes across the real estate, telecoms, financial services and construction sectors are core areas of activity for the department, which is well versed in both litigation and arbitration. Seasoned litigator Maria José De Tavares demonstrates ‘enormous diligence and work capacity’ and Carla Neves Matias specialises in criminal proceedings regarding economic offences. Natália Garcia Alves brings particular experience in the banking and finance sector, while Regina Santos Pereira is skilled in real estate disputes. Tiago Coder Meira represents clients operating in the real estate, construction, mining, energy and financial services industries before judicial courts and arbitral tribunals.
Testimonials
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‘José Carlos Soares has always been accessible and quick to coordinate the handling of the various matters. His accessibility and experience make him, in my opinion, one of the best lawyers in Portugal.'
'Natália Garcia Alves has extensive experience in handling insurance-related claims. With her know-how, she greatly simplifies the difficulty of a matter and always provides clear and effective solutions. Finally, Maria José de Tavares has shown enormous diligence and work capacity.'
‘Carla Neves Matias is an experienced and excellent lawyer.'
‘Carla Neves Matias: unique work capacity and technical quality. She always ensured remarkable results (and, for years, absolute invincibility in court).’
‘José Jácome is there for whatever is needed. His unique way of thinking and his approach to problem solving is second to none.’
‘Natália Garcia Alves: lawyer of recognised quality, with excellent availability and the capacity to assume judicial sponsorship in processes of high complexity and value.’
‘Carla Neves Matias was the team leader and stood out for her strategy, common sense and good relationship skills with the counterparty's lawyers.'
'I highlight Tiago Corder Meira for his in-depth knowledge of the law and the client's business.'
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
José Carlos Soares Machado, José Jácome