Increasingly engaged in domestic and international arbitration cases, the dispute resolution team at Miranda & Associados fields diverse sector expertise, but particularly excels in mandates involving the construction, distribution and energy sectors. The practice covers civil and commercial disputes, demonstrating strength in both domestic and international proceedings, with a notable focus on Portuguese and French-speaking African countries. With ‘experience and technical knowledge in international arbitration’, Sofia Martins jointly oversees the group with Francisco Colaço, who brings over 25 years’ experience in litigation and arbitration involving the energy, insurance and banking segments. Public law specialist Pedro Melo is a name to note for construction and concession disputes. Managing associate Ricardo Saraiva is widely recommended by clients.
Testimonials
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‘The litigation and arbitration team is highly qualified from a technical point of view and very experienced.’
‘Sofia Martins is an excellent litigation lawyer and has contributed immensely to the growth of arbitration in Portugal. She is one of the lawyers with the most experience and technical knowledge in international arbitration. Extremely dedicated and a tireless worker. Ricardo Saraiva has had a very consistent technical career, increasingly asserting himself as a second line of value in this team.’
Key clients
- REN
- Patel Engineering